Director of Analytics

General Description:

Knowledgebase Marketing has an exciting opportunity within our Analytics group available for a Director of Analytics.  The Director is responsible for the management of large and complex analytics accounts.  Management of these accounts may be done either through individual effort or through the management of other personnel and resources.  The Director of Analytics will have some responsibility for business development, most often as a contributing team member or through the growth of existing relationships.

 

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:



In this role s/he will perform and manage extensive and highly sophisticated analysis of client data using multivariate statistical techniques to build analytic solutions for predicting customer behavior and business profitability.

 

?  Manage significant client interaction

?  Mentor statistical consultants

?  Develop project plans, including scope definition, timelines, and deliverables

?  Manage expectations of both internal and external personnel

?  Serve as project lead on multiple engagements

?  Consult with clients and internal account teams on analytical issues, such as predictive modeling, segmentation, experimental design, LTV, and program evaluation

?  Clearly articulate project goals and objectives to technical and non-technical audiences

?  Manage an analytical project team

?  Lead strategic and/or other non-analytics projects as part of a KBM integrated solution

?  Assist with business development for analytical and integrated solutions projects, including RFP response and sales presentations

?  Demonstrated ability to balance thought leadership with taking direction from senior management.Demonstrated ability to mentor, grow and train staff Demonstrated ability to structure a matrix team and timelines to meet clients objectives.Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple, complex client projects and relationships.Demonstrated ability to meet deadlinesEnd to end project management



Skill / Knowledge / Experience Requirements:



Successful candidates will have strong mathematical or statistical backgrounds, proven project management skills, and thrive in a team environment of open idea exchange.

 Seven or more years managing teams and successfully delivering analytic solutions.Ten or more years of database marketing and analytics experience using data management and analytical methods.Demonstrated ability to organically grow business within existing client base.Demonstrated ability to support business development to successfully close new business.Demonstrated ability to take abstract business issues and derive and implement an analytic solution that will resolve the issues for the clients.Demonstrated ability to recognize when the client?s needs and the needs of the business are not aligned and propose a remedy for alignment.Demonstrated ability to relate technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiencesDemonstrated knowledge of multivariate statistical and modeling techniquesExperience with SASStrong oral and written communication skills Strong presentation skills



 

Other:Willingness to travel on short-term noticeWillingness to travel up to 50%

 

ABOUT US:
Our employees enjoy VACATION, 401K, Floating HOLIDAYS, Medical & Dental & Life Benefits!

KnowledgeBase Marketing, a Wunderman Company, is the leader in Direct Marketing Database Design. We combine consumer data and enhancement, advanced data processing, analytical services and customer relationship management to drive and enable our client's* business strategies. Since 1987, KBM's mission has been to partner with clients to develop data-driven, actionable and profit-focused marketing strategies that empower clients to make informed business decisions. KnowledgeBase was recognized by DM Review Magazine as one of the top 100 CRM and Business Intelligence companies for 2000 and 2001. KnowledgeBase Marketing is a subsidiary of Young & Rubicam Inc. Further information regarding KBM may be found at www.KBM1.com

To Apply:
KBM is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Please e-mail or fax your cover letter and resume as a Word document to the contact information provided. You must include salary history/salary expectation to be considered. No phone calls please.