Director of Analytics & Insights (Amazon Agency)
hace 2 días
Milwaukee
Job Title: Director of Analytics & Insights (Amazon Agency) Location: Milwaukee, WI Alternate location: Or home based anywhere in the US Industry: Ecommerce (Amazon Agency) Channel: Mostly Amazon and Walmart.com Direct Reports: Team of 5-6 Analysts Visa: No sponsorship possible. Must have valid work authorization Job ID: ZR_9557_JOB Remote work policy: Full remote Job Seniority: Executive Level, Middle Management Level Company size: Medium (50-1000 ppl) Company Ownership: Privately Owned Industry(ies): Ecommerce, Consumer Goods, Function(s): eCommerce, Region(s): Arizona, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Los Angeles Area, New Orleans, NORTH AMERICA, USA, Dallas, California, Fort Lauderdale / West Palm Beach, Houston, Colorado, Connecticut, San Francisco Area, Florida, Miami, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York City area, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware, Washington Company Description Our client is a well-established ecommerce services organization that supports brands in building and scaling their presence across major online marketplaces (Amazon and Walmart.com mostly). With a long-standing track record in digital commerce, the firm provides strategic and operational support spanning retail, media, creative and performance enablement. Its environment is collaborative, entrepreneurial and data-driven, with a strong emphasis on translating complexity into clear business value. Objective of the Role Our client is seeking a Director of Analytics & Insights to lead the strategic development of its measurement and insights capability. This individual will define how performance is measured, interpreted and communicated across client engagements, with a particular focus on ecommerce, digital advertising effectiveness and broader brand growth. The role is designed for a senior leader who can combine technical depth with business judgment. The successful candidate will establish a clear vision for analytics and reporting, strengthen the quality of insight generation across the organization, and help create scalable frameworks that enable client teams to translate data into action. This position will also play an important role in shaping how advanced tools, automation and artificial intelligence support a modern analytics function. Ideal Profile The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in ecommerce analytics, digital advertising measurement and commercial insight generation, ideally gained within a brand-led environment, an agency, or a similarly complex client-facing business. A deep understanding of marketplace ecosystems is essential, particularly in relation to Amazon advertising, Amazon Marketing Cloud, omnichannel measurement and upper-funnel media effectiveness. This person should be equally credible in technical and executive settings: capable of engaging with analysts, data partners and technical teams while also presenting clear, actionable conclusions to senior leadership. The right profile will combine strategic thinking, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment and the ability to bring structure to an evolving function. Responsibilities • Define and advance the analytics and insights vision for the organization., • Establish scalable measurement frameworks covering retail performance, advertising effectiveness, brand growth and operational health., • Lead and develop the analytics team, strengthening capabilities, role clarity and professional growth., • Create clear standards for reporting, dashboards and insight delivery across client accounts., • Improve the quality of interpretation by ensuring data is translated into commercial recommendations and action plans., • Serve as a subject matter expert on advanced ecommerce measurement, including Amazon Marketing Cloud and omnichannel analytics., • Partner with internal technology and engineering teams to improve data infrastructure, automation and reporting efficiency., • Evaluate the current operating model and clarify ownership between analytics, reporting and client-facing teams., • Support the development of advanced analyses that go beyond standard dashboard reporting and provide deeper strategic value., • Ensure analytical output remains relevant, accurate, decision-oriented and aligned with the evolving needs of clients and the business. Requirements • Significant experience in analytics and insights leadership, including team management., • Strong expertise in digital advertising measurement and ecommerce performance analysis., • Demonstrated knowledge of Amazon advertising tools, metrics and measurement methodologies, including Amazon Marketing Cloud., • Familiarity with omnichannel measurement, customer journey analysis and upper-funnel media evaluation., • Advanced capability in SQL and experience with business intelligence and visualization platforms such as Tableau, Looker or similar tools., • Working knowledge of statistical or analytical tools such as Python, R or equivalent., • Ability to design measurement frameworks that connect media investment to broader business outcomes., • Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex analysis for non-technical audiences., • Experience operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple stakeholders., • Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree is advantageous.