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As of Jul 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for sports data in Michigan is $30.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.41 and $50.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in Sports Data, you need strong analytical skills, a background in statistics or data science, and a solid understanding of sports rules and analytics. Familiarity with data visualization tools (such as Tableau or Power BI), coding languages (like Python or R), and sports data platforms is typically expected. Attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to quickly interpret and present findings are valuable soft skills for this role. These competencies are crucial for delivering accurate insights and supporting decision-making in the fast-paced sports industry.

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A Sports Data professional typically spends their day gathering, cleaning, and analyzing sports-related datasets, such as player statistics, game outcomes, or performance metrics. They often create reports or dashboards, use statistical models to identify trends, and present actionable insights to coaching staff, management, or broadcasting teams. Collaboration is common with analysts, coaches, and IT teams to ensure data accuracy and relevance. Maintaining data integrity and keeping up with the latest sports analytics tools are also key parts of the role.

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A Sports Data job involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting sports-related statistics to provide insights for teams, media, bookmakers, and fans. Professionals in this field work with data from games, player performances, and team statistics to identify trends and patterns. Roles can include data analysts, statisticians, scouts, and developers who create models to predict outcomes. These jobs require strong analytical skills, statistical knowledge, and proficiency in tools like Excel, SQL, Python, or R.

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Infographic showing various Sports Data job openings in Michigan as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 8% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 80% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,847 per year, or $30.7 per hour.

General Manager (Michigan State Sports Properties)

Playfly Sports

East Lansing, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

GENERAL MANAGER, MICHIGAN STATE SPORTS PROPERTIES
East Lansing, MI
On-site
THE RUNDOWN
Playfly Sports is looking for a General Manager to join our team in East Lansing, MI.
The General Manager will be responsible for generating incremental sponsorship revenue on behalf of a University or High School to meet and exceed individual and team goals for Playfly. The person in this role will work on-site with the Athletics Director/ Senior Staff at university athletics and Playfly Sports Properties senior level staff to pitch and close enterprise partnership agreements. This role will also be responsible for leading and managing the university sports property staff.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
  • Partner with athletics department to develop and execute a sales plan to meet and exceed revenue goals for Playfly
  • Manage profit and loss & budget reports to maintain and exceed EBITDA budget
  • Prospect, meet and close a significant number of new and renewal high level corporate sponsorships
  • Manage, coach and develop a team of sales & account support staff at the university sports property
  • Create standards and assist with the achievement of their individual goals
  • Identify potential sponsors for the university sports property through networking with university stakeholders & business partners and researching local, regional & national companies
  • Work with Playfly Sports Properties leadership and the university athletics executives to create sales inventory, revenue projections and overall sponsorship strategy for the university athletics assets
  • Develop sales presentations for new marketing partners by incorporating research, category dynamics and an understanding of partner's marketing goals
  • Create sales proposals and draft/negotiate contracts
  • Develop key marketing objectives with clients via thorough needs assessment and a collaborative sales process
  • Entertain and cultivate sponsors in non-game related settings
  • Prepare end-of-year recaps for sponsors
  • Represent the university sports property, the university, and Playfly Sports Properties in a professional manner
  • Research sports sponsorship industry and stay current with relevant market trends and conditions
  • Oversee management of radio network (terrestrial, digital) and supervise the respective broadcast talent
  • Build strong understanding of all Playfly business units and offerings in order to leverage new business areas, leads, and categories
  • Other job-related duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL BRING
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 6-8 years of direct sales experience in the sports multi-media environment required
  • 10 years of experience in a sales role preferred
  • Experience managing a team of direct reports
  • Proven ability in managing, meeting & exceeding budget & revenue goals
  • Familiarity with KORE or similar CRM system
  • Strong experience and understanding of integrated and "conceptual" sales
  • Ability to generate and present ideas and concepts succinctly and provide creative solutions to prospects/clients
  • Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Demonstrated professional sales presentation skills
  • Must be driven and coachable to execute the Playfly Sports Properties revenue model and to understand the distinctive relationship with university Athletics

TRAVEL, LIFTING, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be available for game days and evening athletic events and coaches shows
  • Must be available to travel for client presentations
  • Must be able to work nights and weekends around sporting events

WHAT WE DO
Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com
WHAT WE STAND FOR
At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it's just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.
EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact recruiting@playfly.com.
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