Manager, Research

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Company Holidays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Health Savings Account

401K/Employer Match

Job summary

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) in Denver seeks a Manager, Fan Research to support ticket sales, premium inventory, and partner sales with market trend insights and audience analyses. You will collaborate with Strategy & Analytics and Partnerships to deliver actionable intelligence.

The role requires strong presentation skills, data analysis experience, and the ability to translate complex data into meaningful recommendations for senior leadership and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a research, business analytics or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in syndicated research platforms (e.g. YouGov, Vision).
• 3+ years’ experience in first- and third-party data analysis.
• Clear ability to present to senior executives and external partners.
• Strong distilling of key points from large-scale analyses.
• Focus on actionable intelligence and demonstrating impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide summaries and analyses of syndicated research data for KSE properties and partners.
• Guide sponsor effectiveness measurement studies with marketing partnerships.
• Create and evolve custom qualitative and quantitative research.
• Collaborate with Data & Analytics to optimize first-, second-, and third-party data.
• Identify gaps between KSE audiences and general population.
• Lead research to provide background on key customers and prospects for better experiences.
• Work with customer-facing teams to analyze needs and optimize approaches based on market indicators.

Skills

Executive presentation

Insight distillation

Data analysis

Actionable intelligence

Education

Bachelor's in research analytics

Tools

YouGov

Vision

Job description

Business Unit: Fan Engagement & Operations

Reports To: Director, Fan Engagement & Operations

Employment Type: Full Time– Salaried– Exempt

Posting End Date: 11/20/2026

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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam

If you have a strong desire to work in a professional sports setting, are passionate about being part of a growing team, and have a background in database structures, data analysis, and reporting, this may be the role for you. We are seeking a phenomenal teammate with strong time management and interpersonal skills, a professional manner, positive attitude, and eagerness to learn. The ability to multitask and adapt to a changing environment are imperative to success in this position.

Nature of Work:

The Manager, Fan Research is a critical role supporting our ticket sales, premium inventory sales, and partnership sales teams with research and insights on market trends, demographics analyses, and customer (KSE and partner) analyses at national, state, regional and metropolitan levels. This role with collaborate closely with members of the Strategy & Analytics team and Partnership Marketing and Media Sales teams.

Examples of work performed:

• Provides summaries and analyses of syndicated research data as it relates to the KSE properties’ customer base, as well as customers of Marketing Partners
• Interface with marketing partnerships and business development teams to guide and support sponsor effectiveness measurement studies
• Manage, evolve, and create custom qualitative and quantitative research to help KSE better understand our fan base
• Work with Data & Analytics team to optimize internally managed first-, second-, and third-party data within the KSE data environment
• Conduct proactive research across KSE customer data to identify key areas where there are significant gaps between select KSE audiences and general population audiences
• Lead individual research efforts to provide background information about key KSE customers and prospects to provide a greater customer and partner experience
• Work with all customer-facing functions to conduct needs analysis and ensure that each business unit is optimizing their approach based on the broad market indicators

This description is a summary only and highlights the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change based on business needs. The Company reserves the right to add or remove duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Typical Office Conditions

Due to the nature of the sports and entertainment industry, employees may be required to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays and extended hours based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a research, business analytics or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years’ experience in syndicated research platforms (e.g. YouGov, Vision)
• 3+ years’ experience in first- and third-party data analysis
• Comfort presenting in front of senior executives and external partners
• Excellent at distilling key points from large-scale analyses
• Clear focus on actionable intelligence, including outlining how insights should be leveraged

Compensation:

• Base salary range $75,000-$90,000 per annum
• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus

Benefits Include:

• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K/Employer Match

Applications must be received by: 11/20/2026

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.