Analytics Manager

Position Title: Manager of Analytics

Reports to: VP Marketing Benelux

Manages: Approximately 15 full-time employees across 3 teams located in Belgium and the Netherlands (Data Science, Business Intelligence, and Data Management)

Role Description:

• The Director of Analytics is a pivotal role responsible for shaping the data-driven culture.
• Leading a dynamic team, you will define the strategic direction of the Analytics department, contributing to market forecasts, customer insights, and overall business growth.
• Additionally, you will spearhead innovations in data and analytics to align with the company's objectives and initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Stay abreast of market trends in database management, tools, and analytics to provide optimal support to business units.
• Assume strategic, tactical, and operational oversight of marketing databases, driving selections and analyses to inform business decisions.
• Contribute to the strategic policy by setting qualitative and quantitative objectives and devising annual plans.
• Lead and mentor team members, fostering their professional development and ensuring an efficient organizational structure.
• Analyze and optimize departmental processes and activities to enhance productivity and effectiveness.
• Cultivate relationships with various business units, facilitating impactful collaborations with the Analytics team.
• Actively participate in the Marketing Management team, advocating for Analytics and shaping the overall marketing strategy.

Requirements:

Education:

• Holds an academic background, preferably a Master's degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, economics, or mathematics, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Possesses a minimum of 5 years' experience in personnel management and talent development, with a preference for leadership experience or familiarity with agile methodologies.
• Ideally, brings 5-10 years of prior experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar analytical role.

Competencies:

• Demonstrates a robust business acumen, enabling proactive responses to business needs.
• Strong communicator and collaborator, adept at engaging with stakeholders in a matrix organization.
• Exhibits strong leadership skills, inspiring teams with a clear vision and strategy while prioritizing employee growth.
• Proficient in analytics, with a proven track record of translating complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.