CRM Data Analyst

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa VML Full time R400 000 - R800 000 per year
Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

OVERVIEW:

We are looking for a CRM Analyst to work within the VML Data team. The Analyst will analyse data to deliver value through understanding our clients' customers and the performance of marketing activities.

Working closely with the wider analytics and data team you will be responsible for the development and delivery of measurement and insight projects across various marketing activities and contribute to answering business questions, ensuring that we are making best use of available data to deliver against the client vision.

On a day-to-day basis you will take ownership of analysis projects, delivering them to a high degree of accuracy and take a role in presenting results and insights to clients.

This is a technical role grounded in customer data, so you should be experienced in handling large customer data sets. Communication and interpersonal skills are important, both in collaborating with clients and colleagues across multiple disciplines.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Design, manage, and deliver end-to-end analyses aimed at helping Marketing to improve the experience of the customer
  • Deliver measurement and effectiveness projects, including dashboard reporting and deep dive evaluations to understand the impact marketing has on customer behaviour
  • Deliver customer projects (segmentation, modelling), using statistical techniques to develop a deep understanding of customers
  • Ensure that the most relevant methodologies are applied to measure and evaluate, proactively recommending better ways of working
  • Develop and provide written and verbal output on reports and presentations, supporting with recommendations on marketing strategy
  • Manage and resolve data issues involving quality and consistency of data
  • Be the clients trusted advisor on data and analytical methodology - make it easy for them to make business decisions based on data
  • Present to clients and attend client meetings.
  • Be highly collaborative in integrating data work into agency deliverables, working with strategy and account teams to develop a culture of data informed decision-making.
  • Develop the skills and knowledge of colleagues, creating and sustaining a learning culture within the team.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
  • 2+ years working in a marketing environment as an analyst.
  • Proficiency in SQL is mandatory.
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is mandatory.
  • Python experience is very useful; willingness to learn if not already experienced.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce is very useful but not essential.
  • High level Microsoft Word, Excel and PPT skills.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
  • Well-developed numeracy skills.
  • Able to translate business needs and requirements to analytical methods and outputs.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • High-level analytical skills for performance analysis.
  • Experience with reporting dashboard design and automation.
  • Knowledge of advanced data analysis techniques.
  • Experience with segmentation and modelling techniques (nice-to-have)
*Please note that our business is an equal opportunity employer and preference in appointment for the role will be in line with the EE strategy of our organisation*

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