Executive Director, CSL

Conventions, Sports, and Leisure International; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL – Conventions, Sports & Leisure International in Frisco, TX seeks a Director to lead market and financial feasibility analyses for sports, entertainment, and civic projects. You will guide research design, translate findings into strategic recommendations, and manage client relations with senior stakeholders.

The role combines analytical rigor with creative problem-solving, communicating complex insights clearly to executives, and includes opportunities to expand responsibilities as CSL

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in market research, management consulting, or consumer insights, including client-facing strategy development.
• 1+ years of people-management experience, ideally leading research or consulting teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, executing, and integrating qualitative and quantitative research to produce actionable, customer-driven insights.
• Strong understanding of consumer behavior, marketing strategy, and business analytics.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex research into concise insights and compelling narratives that influence senior leadership decisions.
• Experience with data visualization, automation, and predictive analytics tools preferred.
• Self-starter with exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee market and financial feasibility analyses provide actionable insights to address client challenges and guide strategy for major sports, entertainment, and civic projects.
• Guide research design and interpretation, integrating qualitative and quantitative data to uncover consumer/fan motivations, market opportunities, and behavioral trends.
• Monitor and interpret industry, market, and consumer trends to identify opportunities and risks that influence client strategies and CSL thought leadership.
• Develop and deliver strategic recommendations by translating research findings into clear priorities, implications, and business decisions for clients.
• Serve as a key client liaison, managing relationships, facilitating working sessions, and presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure analytical rigor and process innovation, advancing CSL’s approach to data analytics, visualization, and integration of third-party tools and benchmarking sources.
• Oversee development of executive communications, including reports, presentations, and client deliverables that clearly convey the story behind the data.
• Mentor and manage a team of analysts, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and professional growth.

Skills

Market research

Management consulting

Consumer insights

Data visualization

Predictive analytics

Analytical thinking

Strategy development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Economics, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field

Tools

Data visualization tools

Automation tools

Predictive analytics tools

Job description

ABOUT LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated suite of premium services through a white-label model that keeps our partners front and center — from feasibility and project development to sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and world-class content and booking. With a global network of more than 450 venues, hosting 20,000 events and welcoming 165 million guests annually, Legends Global brings unmatched scale, expertise, and connectivity to help our partners grow. The Legends Global Way guides how we operate: Align, Scale, Connect, Team, Win — shared success, repeatable systems, connected solutions, unstoppable teams, and wins that are earned every day.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Director will join CSL’s Sports and Entertainment division leadership team, working alongside other project leaders who guide the firm’s feasibility and advisory engagements for new and redeveloped sports and entertainment facilities. CSL is the leading sports facility business planning advisor, completing engagements for 31 of 32 NFL teams, 28 of 30 MLB teams, two-thirds of NBA/NHL Arenas, 15 Deloitte Football Money League clubs, and numerous others. Recent CSL clients include organizations such as the Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Rays, Athletics, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Tigres UANL, Inter Miami, Columbus Crew, Manchester United, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint Germain, Inter Milan and Arsenal. This role will oversee a team of analysts and lead the market research, feasibility analysis, and strategic advisory process for approximately 25% of CSL’s active projects, with the opportunity to expand responsibilities as the firm continues to grow. The Director will play a key role in shaping insights that drive client decisions related to project scale, facility programming, and investment strategy. The ideal candidate combines analytical rigor and creative problem-solving, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to senior executives.

ABOUT THE PROJECT/VENUE

An operating division within Legends Global, Conventions, Sports & Leisure International (CSL) is the industry leader in market research and financial advisory services for sports, entertainment, and public assembly facilities. With more than 2,500 engagements, CSL has helped shape many of the world’s most recognized stadiums, arenas, convention centers, and mixed‑use districts through market and financial feasibility studies, strategic planning, and advisory services. By leveraging deep data, proven experience, and innovative analysis, CSL delivers the insights clients need to make informed decisions that drive economic, financial, and social impact. Learn more at www.cslintl.com.

WHAT YOU’LL DO (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTCOMES)

• Lead and oversee market and financial feasibility analyses provide actionable insights to address client challenges and guide strategy for major sports, entertainment, and civic projects.
• Guide research design and interpretation, integrating quantitative data, surveys, and qualitative insights to uncover consumer/fan motivations, market opportunities, and behavioral trends.
• Monitor and interpret industry, market, and consumer trends to proactively identify opportunities and risks that influence client strategies and CSL thought leadership.
• Develop and deliver strategic recommendations by translating research findings into clear priorities, implications, and business decisions for clients.
• Serve as a key client liaison, managing relationships, facilitating working sessions, and presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure analytical rigor and process innovation, advancing CSL’s approach to data analytics, visualization, and integration of third‑party tools and benchmarking sources.
• Oversee development of executive communications, including reports, presentations, and client deliverables that clearly convey the story behind the data.
• Mentor and manage a team of analysts, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and professional growth.

WHAT YOU BRING (QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE)

• 5+ years of progressive experience in market research, management consulting, or consumer insights, including client‑facing strategy development.
• 1+ years of people‑management experience, ideally leading research or consulting teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, executing, and integrating qualitative and quantitative research to produce actionable, customer‑driven insights.
• Strong understanding of consumer behavior, marketing strategy, and business analytics.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex research into concise insights and compelling narratives that influence senior leadership decisions.
• Experience with data visualization, automation, and predictive analytics tools preferred.
• Self‑starter with exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and strategic‑thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Economics, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field required.
• Willingness to travel for client presentations, in‑market research, and stakeholder engagement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL

Role is based in Frisco, TX. Potential opportunities to travel as needed. At Legends Global, our people power every success. You’ll work alongside exceptional talent, learn from world‑leading experts, and contribute to projects that set the standard across sports, entertainment, hospitality, and live experiences. If you’re driven to operate at the highest level, build with purpose, and help partners win on the biggest stages, you’ll thrive here.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive Salary, commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for a bonus.
• Legends Global offers a competitive total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Our employees are self‑disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.