Analyst, Partnership Solutions

Analyst, Partnership Solutions

Position: Analyst, Partnership Solutions Full Time/Exempt Department: Corporate Partnerships Reports to: Director, Partnership Solutions Location: Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ) NOTE: Starting 2028, this role will be based at the new Arizona Cardinals Training Facility in north Phoenix, AZ. Format: In-person Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Cardinals Organizational Summary: The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home. As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League. Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what's happening here.

Summary: The Analyst, Partnership Solutions will play a critical role on the Partnership Solutions team within the Arizona Cardinals' Corporate Partnerships department. Partnership Solutions serves as the strategic and analytical arm of the department, working closely with Partnership Sales and Partnership Marketing to identify revenue opportunities, maximize partnership value, and drive the continued growth of the Cardinals' partnership business. Reporting to the Director of Partnership Solutions, the Analyst will own the department's internal data, reporting, dashboard management, and category intelligence functions. This role will be responsible for turning partnership, financial, sales, market, and category data into actionable insights that inform business strategy and directly support revenue growth. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, commercially minded, and comfortable working with large data sets and multiple systems. They should have a strong understanding of CRM and business intelligence platforms and the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations for senior leadership, sales teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Primary Job Duties: The Analyst, Partnership Solutions will have daily responsibilities including, without limitation, to the following:

• Dashboard & Systems Management
• Own and manage the department's partnership dashboards and business intelligence tools, including Power BI, ensuring data is accurate, current, actionable, and easy for stakeholders to understand.
• Serve as a key administrator and subject-matter expert for KORE and Salesforce, ensuring the systems accurately reflect revenue, inventory, pipeline, partner, and sales information.
• Establish and maintain consistent data standards, reporting definitions, and processes across Corporate Partnerships.
• Monitor data integrity and identify gaps, inconsistencies, or process issues that could impact financial reporting or business decisions.
• Develop new dashboards and reporting tools based on evolving departmental needs.
• Data, Financial Reporting & Business Intelligence
• Own the development, accuracy, and ongoing management of internal partnership reporting, serving as a primary source of truth for department performance and financial data.
• Track and analyze partnership revenue, contracted revenue, renewals, new business, pipeline, inventory, category performance, and other key commercial metrics.
• Develop and maintain standardized weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including gross and net revenue, pacing, budget performance, sales pipeline, renewals, and other department KPIs.
• Partner with Finance and Corporate Partnerships leadership to ensure consistency and accuracy of revenue reporting and financial data.
• Build analytical models and reporting tools to evaluate pricing, inventory utilization, category performance, renewal opportunities, and incremental revenue potential.
• Category Intelligence
• Lead comprehensive category deep dives to evaluate the size, health, competitive landscape, and revenue potential of current and prospective partnership categories.
• Analyze historical Cardinals performance, trends, market data, competitive team activity, category spending, and other relevant information to identify growth opportunities.
• Conduct ad hoc deep dives on priority categories, partners, prospects, assets, or revenue opportunities as requested by leadership.
• Support Partnership Sales & Marketing with data-driven insights, prospect research, category intelligence, and financial analyses that strengthen sales strategies and proposals.
• Department Support
• Develop timely and insightful analyses to support the organization's mission, goals, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Marketing, Business Strategy, and other departments to define data needs and develop solutions.
• Serve as a resource to internal stakeholders on partnership data, reporting, systems, and analytics.
• Support the Director of Partnership Solutions and Corporate Partnerships leadership with special projects and strategic analyses.

Qualifications/Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree required (preferably with a major in Data Analytics, Finance, Statistics, or Economics) Experience: 1-2 years professional experience in a professional sports team environment supporting data analytics and insights, reporting, and audience identification preferred. Experience in PowerBI, Salesforce, and KORE is preferred. Good working grasp in SQL Ability to meet deadlines, handle and prioritize simultaneous requests, manage laterally and upwards, all with a professional and courteous attitude Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, consultants, and vendors Excellent business communication skills Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills Strong work ethic and drive to improve Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours will vary depending on business needs Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check

Cardinals Benefits/Perks Summary: The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full-time employees. The Cardinals benefits offer care, protection, and support for employees and their loved ones. The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle. Benefits and Perks include, but are not limited to: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals) Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities Daily free lunch Complimentary season tickets Subsidized gym memberships The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.