Senior Data Scientist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Data Scientist to join our organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting and analyzing sales data from multiple campaigns, including door-to-door, retail, and business-to-business, to generate accurate and insightful forecasts of expected sales revenue. Additionally, the candidate will play a pivotal role in leading a small team of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) professionals. The ideal candidate has a strong background in data analysis, statistical modeling, team management, and excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Sales Data Collection and Analysis:

• Collect, clean, and analyze sales data from various campaigns to identify patterns, trends, and key insights.
• Develop and implement data collection strategies to ensure comprehensive and accurate data acquisition.
• Utilize advanced statistical techniques and predictive modeling to forecast sales revenue for multiple campaigns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as marketing and finance, to gather relevant data inputs for analysis.

2. Sales Revenue Forecasting:

• Build robust models for analyzing expected sales revenue, sales quality, and recruiting headcount based on historical data and campaign-specific variables.
• Continuously refine and improve forecasting models by incorporating new data sources and leveraging industry best practices.
• Evaluate model performance and accuracy, and make recommendations for model enhancements and adjustments as needed.
• Provide clear and actionable insights to the executive team based on sales revenue forecasts, assisting in strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain financial and not financial models and tools to support sales forecasting, scenario analysis, and decision making

3. Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a small team of FP&A professionals, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.
• Set performance goals and objectives for the team, ensuring alignment with the organization's overall goals.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members, promoting their growth and development.

4. Communication and Presentation:

• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports and presentations to the executive team, summarizing sales revenue forecasts and key findings.
• Effectively communicate complex data-driven insights in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand their requirements and translate them into actionable data analysis and reports.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, advancements in data science, and emerging technologies relevant to sales revenue forecasting.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related disciplines. A combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist or similar role, with a focus on sales data analysis and forecasting.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and statistical modeling, utilizing tools such as Python, R, or SQL.
• Proficiency in machine learning techniques and algorithms.
• Solid understanding of data visualization concepts and experience with visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a small team of professionals.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate data insights into actionable recommendations for executive decision-making.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Six Sigma Certification preferred

Working Conditions:

• In-office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, work is remote the rest of the days of the week.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k
• 401k match
• Base salary starting at $145,000 + Bonus Opportunity

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