Senior Data Analyst - 1st Dibs
New York, NY
About the Job
1stDibs is a one-of-a-kind online marketplace that connects design lovers to more than one million extraordinary pieces, from furniture and fine art to jewelry and fashion. As a leading global marketplace for design lovers, we enable shoppers to discover beautiful things and interact with top sellers from around the world and our team shares that passion. Our best-in-class platform allows shoppers to buy directly, negotiate a price, or bid on items at auction and enables them to interact with sellers throughout all stages of the transaction — including item inquiries, price negotiations, and customization requests.
You’re a naturally curious data professional who can combine complex data science techniques with the ability to find and share actionable insights relevant to the problem at hand.
You're a bright, self-motivated and passionate about numbers as well as the graphical visualization of information. You're proactive, data-driven, diligent and focused on business results. You have a knack for spotting patterns in data that can substantiate informed decisions. You see the big picture and pay close attention to detail. You have experience with using data to drive business decisions and working with various stakeholders and cross-functional teams. You have a deep knowledge of SQL as well as other analytical coding languages, and a natural flair for telling a compelling story with data. You have worked in a retail or B2B environment and are excited to learn more about how a luxury e-commerce marketplace leverages analytics to drive decisions.
We have a startup culture that is constantly evolving so comfort with ambiguity is very important. In exchange, you’ll be given the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the most passionate, driven and creative people assembled under one roof!
What you’ll do:
- Partner with stakeholders across various business functions such as Marketing, Product, Customer Service, Trade and Supply to lead analytics projects that solve business problems
- Mine and synthesise data from multiple sources to get a deep understanding of the business to provide impactful analyses from all angles
- Develop predictive models such as propensity to buy, likelihood to churn, customer lifetime value, etc then assist the relevant teams in implementing these models optimally
- Design, monitor, analyze and create reporting for key business initiatives
- See both supply (seller) and demand (buyer) sides of the marketplace to be able to take learnings from one side to help optimize the other
- Communicate and present data and insights clearly, distilling complexity down to its essence. Proven ability to tell a compelling story with data
- Gather requirements and build data visualizations and interactive dashboards
- Be a champion of evidence-based decision making
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor’s in a quantitative field, data science or business analytics; Master’s preferred
- Minimum 3 years of real-world/non-academic experience in analytics/data science working in a retail environment (Marketplaces and B2B a big plus)
- Strong SQL skills as well as experience working in at least one of SAS (preferred), Python or R
- Familiarity with web analytics tools, such as Google Analytics
- Experience working with Google productivity tools, including Docs, Spreadsheets, Gmail, and Calendar and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Advanced Excel skills desirable
- Familiarity with business intelligence solutions that translate insights into simple and concise visuals (e.g. Looker, Tableau, etc.)
- Ability to think critically about problems through multiple perspectives and assert demonstrable hypotheses
- Superior attention to detail and organizational skills. Exceptional time management and problem solving skills
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure and juggle multiple and competing priorities
- Excellent verbal, written and visual presentation skills
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, delivering flawless execution
Our overall compensation package is made of several parts, base compensation being one of them. At 1stDibs we value and are proud of our culture, innovation, professional development and training workshops, trust and giving back to the community. Equity, a comprehensive benefits package, and incentive (IF APPLICABLE) are all are components of your total compensation package. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
1stDibs is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The 1stDibs mission, to enrich lives with the extraordinary, can only be achieved when diversity, equity and inclusion are embedded into our values, culture and the way we do business. Enabling access to and celebrating unique and diverse perspectives is at the very core of what we do. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry, who are reflective of the diversity of our communities, and fostering an environment where every individual feels they belong, are valued and heard.As a leading design marketplace, we leverage the power of our platform and brand to empower historically underrepresented individuals, and the businesses they own, across the art and design industries.
Total Compensation Statement
1stDibs is committed to attracting, motivating and retaining top talent who drive the business forward and help us achieve our mission and vision. The company’s Total Compensation packages are designed to reward performance, be fair, equitable, and competitive, and consist of base salary, equity (where applicable), and health and work-life benefits.