Arena Club is a modern collectibles platform that reimagines how sports cards are traded and collected, bridging the gap between physical and digital worlds. Backed by M13.
About the role
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Manager to anchor, scale, and lead our data analytics function. As our first dedicated analytics leader, you will serve as the principal data partner to Marketing, Finance, Product, and Operations. You will also balance strategic leadership (defining core KPIs, managing stakeholder intake, and mentoring a growing team) with high-impact execution, presenting insights directly to executive leadership. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field)
- 6+ years of progressive experience in product, business, or marketplace analytics, 2+ years of experience managing, mentoring, or leading technical reports
- Proficiency in SQL (advanced CTEs, window functions, query optimization) and hands-on experience building predictive models using Python or R
- Strong command of analytics frameworks such as cohort retention, multi-touch attribution, funnel analysis, and user-journey mapping
- Comfortable operating within a modern data ecosystem (e.g., Snowflake, dbt, BI tools like Omni/Looker/Tableau)
- Hands-on experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., Claude, LLMs, AI coding assistants) to accelerate analytics workflows and code production
More about this role
Arena Club is building the number one digital marketplace for collectibles. We started by reinventing the hobby with the first-ever digital card show, and we are expanding into new categories so collectors can buy, sell, grade, and showcase everything they care about in one place. Our 'Slab Pack' product brought the mystery and chase of opening physical packs of cards to a digital format, and has led to Arena Club being one of the fastest-growing (and highly profitable) companies in Los Angeles. Our business was founded by 5x World Series Champion Derek Jeter and serial entrepreneur Brian Lee, who previously founded LegalZoom and The Honest Company.
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Manager to anchor, scale, and lead our data analytics function. As our first dedicated analytics leader, you will serve as the principal data partner to Marketing, Finance, Product, and Operations. You will also balance strategic leadership (defining core KPIs, managing stakeholder intake, and mentoring a growing team) with high-impact execution, presenting insights directly to executive leadership. This role is ideal for a builder who thrives in high-growth environments and wants to shape...
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