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VML South Africa

Associate Director, Data Activation/Media Analytics

VML South Africa, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Who we are looking for:

Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.We’re looking for an experienced data analytics AD to help clients and internal agency teams establish a data-driven culture of measurement. This person will support internal VML audiences and our client stakeholders. They will help analyze the data available to determine the appropriate next steps for providing the most relevant information to stakeholders for business and marketing decisions

What you’ll do:

Recommend, prepare, monitor and evaluate key conversion metrics and KPI dashboards by analyzing patterns, usage and trends

Show exemplary communication and presentation skills with strong business acumen to understand strategy, interact with clients and present actionable findings

Educate automotive dealers about media insights and campaign efficiencies

Structure analytical problems, extract and analyze data, and present findings to clients

Demonstrate problem-solving ability with emphasis on drawing inferences with data

Understand the conversion rate optimization path and the indicators of it

Contribute to client’s direction and strategy and influence decision-making based on information gained from deep-dive and ad hoc analysis

Provide leadership/mentorship of analysts, including providing thought leadership, analyses ideation and professional guidance

Who you are:

Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

Able to listen to stakeholders and provide solutions

Passionate about a culture of measurement

Detail-oriented and thorough

Analytical and decisive

Business-savvy and team-oriented

Strong work ethic and integrity

Expert knowledge in media metrics, dimensions and key performance indicators

What you’ll need:

Seven-plus years relevant experience with three-plus years experience in media analytics, business intelligence, marketing analytics or other highly quantitative field

Agency experience required, with experience working in Automotive industry, specifically familiar with the dealer ecosystem

Experience with Omnichannel analytics (Search, Social & Programmatic) required

Experience in data analysis and report generation, using analytics tools like Tableau, PowerBI and Datorama

Expert understanding of digital marketing, interactive marketing concepts and strategies

Experience working independently and self-managing projects to deliver results supporting multiple clients and stakeholders

Experience with predictive analytics and CRM applications is a plus

Experience effectively managing projects that support multiple clients and stakeholders

Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and demonstrated experience in modeling, analysis, research and presentation creation

What we offer:

Passionate, driven people

| We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.

Consciously cultivated culture

| We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.

Competitive benefits

| What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.

Growth-minded opportunities

| We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

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