Operations & Strategy Associate
SPORT BEACH, New York, NY, United States
SPORT BEACH is a global platform and company operating at the intersection of sports, business, and culture, bringing together elite athletes, leading brands, and influential decision-makers through curated experiences, programming, and partnerships. Originally established around its flagship presence at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, SPORT BEACH has evolved into a year-round business — expanding into new markets and moments, and partnering with top companies to integrate athletes into meaningful business, marketing, and cultural conversations.
ABOUT THE ROLE We’re looking for a highly resourceful, detail-oriented Operations & Strategy Associate to play a central role in how SPORT BEACH operates day-to-day. This is a hands‑on, build‑and‑run role for someone who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys creating structure where it doesn’t yet exist. You’ll work closely with leadership to design and manage the systems, processes, and workflows that enable a fast‑growing business to operate effectively. You’ll sit at the center of the organization — connecting teams, improving how work gets done, and ensuring the business runs with clarity, discipline, and speed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Operational Ownership & Process Design
Build, implement, and continuously improve core business processes across operations, finance, and internal workflows
Identify inefficiencies and design practical, scalable solutions
Establish clear workflows, documentation, and accountability across teams
Act as a “system owner” for how work gets done
Business Operations & Workflow Management
Support the end‑to‑end lifecycle of projects and partnerships — from kickoff through execution and closeout
Bring structure to scoping, approvals, and tracking of work across teams
Ensure alignment across stakeholders and smooth day‑to‑day execution
Financial & Business Operations Support
Track budgets, expenses, and financial workflows with a high degree of accuracy
Partner with finance to support invoicing, approvals, and reporting
Help maintain visibility into business performance and proactively flag risks
Tools, Systems & Infrastructure
Own and optimize core tools (e.g., Asana, HubSpot, SharePoint) including setup, workflows, and ongoing governance
Drive consistency in how systems are used across the team
Troubleshoot issues and improve overall system effectiveness
Cross‑Functional Coordination
Serve as a connective layer across client services, operations, finance, and leadership
Ensure priorities, timelines, and outputs are aligned across teams
Bring clarity and structure to cross‑functional initiatives
Special Projects
Take ownership of high‑priority, often undefined initiatives across the business
Support event operations, vendor coordination, and internal initiatives as needed
Navigate a larger organizational structure to get things done efficiently
WHY WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU
Track record of impact. You’ve been in the trenches and have a proven track record of driving significant, company‑wide results. You can point to things you built, fixed, or changed.
Bias to action and agility. You move quickly and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.No job is beneath you and you lead from the front.
“Breakthrough walls” mentality. You are constantly pushing the envelope of what is possible and can figure out a way to make almost anything happen. You’re a playmaker.
Clarity of thought. You can articulate a clear vision to cross‑functional partners and bring structure to even the most ambiguous problem spaces.
Skilled at managing up and across. You know how to navigate a large organization and go toe‑to‑toe with senior leaders with confidence, not deference. You earn credibility fast.
Creates order in complexity. You prioritize ruthlessly, stay pragmatic, and bring focus to situations where none exists yet.
Genuinely tech‑savvy. You learn new platforms fast, troubleshoot before asking for help, and tools like Asana, HubSpot, and SharePoint feel natural to you.
Financially literate. You’re comfortable living in spreadsheets, tracking budgets to the dollar, and thinking about business in numbers.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Experience in operations, strategy, consulting, or a similar environment (agency or startup experience preferred)
Strong operational instincts and understanding of how client‑facing businesses run
Highly detail‑oriented with a focus on accuracy and follow‑through
Process‑driven with the ability to build structure from scratch
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and prioritizing effectively
Strong communicator who can bring clarity to complex situations
Proven ability to work cross‑functionally and influence without direct authority
Hands‑on and execution‑focused with a bias toward action
Tech‑savvy with experience using project management and CRM tools
Financially literate and comfortable working with budgets and data
In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation for this role is $80,000 - $100,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.
In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous PTO plan, 401k program, comprehensive family planning benefits (including paid parental leave), tuition reimbursement, and pre‑tax commuter benefits. Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Stagwell and the location where you work.
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ABOUT THE ROLE We’re looking for a highly resourceful, detail-oriented Operations & Strategy Associate to play a central role in how SPORT BEACH operates day-to-day. This is a hands‑on, build‑and‑run role for someone who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys creating structure where it doesn’t yet exist. You’ll work closely with leadership to design and manage the systems, processes, and workflows that enable a fast‑growing business to operate effectively. You’ll sit at the center of the organization — connecting teams, improving how work gets done, and ensuring the business runs with clarity, discipline, and speed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Operational Ownership & Process Design
Build, implement, and continuously improve core business processes across operations, finance, and internal workflows
Identify inefficiencies and design practical, scalable solutions
Establish clear workflows, documentation, and accountability across teams
Act as a “system owner” for how work gets done
Business Operations & Workflow Management
Support the end‑to‑end lifecycle of projects and partnerships — from kickoff through execution and closeout
Bring structure to scoping, approvals, and tracking of work across teams
Ensure alignment across stakeholders and smooth day‑to‑day execution
Financial & Business Operations Support
Track budgets, expenses, and financial workflows with a high degree of accuracy
Partner with finance to support invoicing, approvals, and reporting
Help maintain visibility into business performance and proactively flag risks
Tools, Systems & Infrastructure
Own and optimize core tools (e.g., Asana, HubSpot, SharePoint) including setup, workflows, and ongoing governance
Drive consistency in how systems are used across the team
Troubleshoot issues and improve overall system effectiveness
Cross‑Functional Coordination
Serve as a connective layer across client services, operations, finance, and leadership
Ensure priorities, timelines, and outputs are aligned across teams
Bring clarity and structure to cross‑functional initiatives
Special Projects
Take ownership of high‑priority, often undefined initiatives across the business
Support event operations, vendor coordination, and internal initiatives as needed
Navigate a larger organizational structure to get things done efficiently
WHY WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU
Track record of impact. You’ve been in the trenches and have a proven track record of driving significant, company‑wide results. You can point to things you built, fixed, or changed.
Bias to action and agility. You move quickly and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.No job is beneath you and you lead from the front.
“Breakthrough walls” mentality. You are constantly pushing the envelope of what is possible and can figure out a way to make almost anything happen. You’re a playmaker.
Clarity of thought. You can articulate a clear vision to cross‑functional partners and bring structure to even the most ambiguous problem spaces.
Skilled at managing up and across. You know how to navigate a large organization and go toe‑to‑toe with senior leaders with confidence, not deference. You earn credibility fast.
Creates order in complexity. You prioritize ruthlessly, stay pragmatic, and bring focus to situations where none exists yet.
Genuinely tech‑savvy. You learn new platforms fast, troubleshoot before asking for help, and tools like Asana, HubSpot, and SharePoint feel natural to you.
Financially literate. You’re comfortable living in spreadsheets, tracking budgets to the dollar, and thinking about business in numbers.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Experience in operations, strategy, consulting, or a similar environment (agency or startup experience preferred)
Strong operational instincts and understanding of how client‑facing businesses run
Highly detail‑oriented with a focus on accuracy and follow‑through
Process‑driven with the ability to build structure from scratch
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and prioritizing effectively
Strong communicator who can bring clarity to complex situations
Proven ability to work cross‑functionally and influence without direct authority
Hands‑on and execution‑focused with a bias toward action
Tech‑savvy with experience using project management and CRM tools
Financially literate and comfortable working with budgets and data
In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation for this role is $80,000 - $100,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.
In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous PTO plan, 401k program, comprehensive family planning benefits (including paid parental leave), tuition reimbursement, and pre‑tax commuter benefits. Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Stagwell and the location where you work.
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