Market Analyst
Company Name:
PODS
POSITION
Summary: This person will be a key member of the PODS marketing team, helping PODS to stay at the leading edge of digital, direct, broadcast, and partnership marketing. You'll apply your two or more years of demand planner, statistical, marketing mix modeling, or volume forecasting experience, to a high-volume consumer
services
business to help measure and improve our sales funnel and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to hit the ground running with excel-based time-series forecasting, and demonstrate that they exemplify a positive, teamwork-based attitude. You must be able to manage large sets of data in excel, and use regression, correlation, and pivot tables on Day 1 to create forward-looking models. IT systems or project financial analysis experience is not enough for this role. You don't need to be a marketing expert, but must have a strong interest and ability to learn and grow into new skills and responsibilities. We're building a powerhouse team behind a well-known brand with the mission of delivering the best Moving & Storage experience possible for our customers.
Essential Functions:
o Forecast phone call volumes and website traffic using historical data, planned advertising investment, and economic and competitive trend assumptions. Develop and apply regression and other statistical models to improve forecast accuracy.
o Assemble and distribute weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting for demand generation activities and results. Work closely with Revenue Management, Call Center, and Finance functions to develop and align reporting and forecasts.
o Perform Ad-hoc analysis as needed. Example may include measuring results of control group testing for digital ad campaigns, evaluating time-series data for the impact of weather
events
, or working with vendors on media mix modeling to measure how TV advertising and direct mail interact.
o Improve PODS ability to measure and improve marketing efforts and customer satisfaction through the creation of new metrics and reporting. Develop or maintain metric definition, testing, and version control for all marketing-owned reports in ERP and other reporting systems.
o Regularly review competitor, economic, and industry data and assemble quarterly reporting.
o Support marketing elements of PODS ERP, CRM, Business Intelligence, or Marketing Automation as needed by the business.
Competencies
o Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
o Design - Generates creative solutions; demonstrates attention to detail.
o Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates peers in cross-functional teams to perform; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; inspires respect and trust with internal and external parties.
o Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
o Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
o Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
o Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understand organization's strengths and weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
o Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
o Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; works ethically and with integrity.
o Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions'; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
o Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience
o Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Mathematics, Economics, Operations or Finance required.
o Two (2) - Five (5) years prior experience with reporting systems or forecasting processes.
Math and Business Skills
o Advanced math skills and use of statistical tools including regression analysis and correlation analysis.
o Business planning skills including demand modeling, NPV, and return on investment calculations.
o Ability to interpret and contribute to financial document development and management including income statements and capital planning.
Reasoning Ability
o Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
o Ability to view problems strategically and think beyond limited data and daily duties.
Language/Interpersonal Skills
o Strong written, verbal and interpersonal
communication
skills sufficient to communicate and influence effectively.
o Excellent command of the English language, including grammar and spelling skills.
computer
Skills
o PC proficiency and intermediate-to-advanced knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, sufficient to create and maintain spreadsheets, documents, letters, presentations and reply to email.
o Advanced MS Excel skills are required.
Supervision Received/Exercised Perform duties as directed by Supervisor.
Travel Requirements Some travel as required (up to 10%).
Other
o Ability to maintain a high level of communication with stakeholders outside of scheduled review processes.
o Ability to listen to contradictory opinions and ideas, maintain professional demeanor, and develop plans and solutions that create buy-in using data to drive superior business decisions.
o Self-motivated and directed.
o Ability to network effectively and use influencing skills to resolve roadblocks.
o Ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
Hours/Shift
o Normal business hours Monday through Friday; flexibility with overtime and weekends as the business need arises.
Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a climate controlled office environment during normal business hours. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision and Ability to adjust focus While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel'; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Miscellaneous:
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and a drug test and willingness to submit to random drug testing according to company policy.
Disclaimer
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job, and a reasonable representation of its activities.
Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer
PODS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. We will not discriminate unlawfully against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any term or condition of employment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, place of birth, military service status, or other basis protected by lawEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
PODS
POSITION
Summary: This person will be a key member of the PODS marketing team, helping PODS to stay at the leading edge of digital, direct, broadcast, and partnership marketing. You'll apply your two or more years of demand planner, statistical, marketing mix modeling, or volume forecasting experience, to a high-volume consumer
services
business to help measure and improve our sales funnel and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to hit the ground running with excel-based time-series forecasting, and demonstrate that they exemplify a positive, teamwork-based attitude. You must be able to manage large sets of data in excel, and use regression, correlation, and pivot tables on Day 1 to create forward-looking models. IT systems or project financial analysis experience is not enough for this role. You don't need to be a marketing expert, but must have a strong interest and ability to learn and grow into new skills and responsibilities. We're building a powerhouse team behind a well-known brand with the mission of delivering the best Moving & Storage experience possible for our customers.
Essential Functions:
o Forecast phone call volumes and website traffic using historical data, planned advertising investment, and economic and competitive trend assumptions. Develop and apply regression and other statistical models to improve forecast accuracy.
o Assemble and distribute weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting for demand generation activities and results. Work closely with Revenue Management, Call Center, and Finance functions to develop and align reporting and forecasts.
o Perform Ad-hoc analysis as needed. Example may include measuring results of control group testing for digital ad campaigns, evaluating time-series data for the impact of weather
events
, or working with vendors on media mix modeling to measure how TV advertising and direct mail interact.
o Improve PODS ability to measure and improve marketing efforts and customer satisfaction through the creation of new metrics and reporting. Develop or maintain metric definition, testing, and version control for all marketing-owned reports in ERP and other reporting systems.
o Regularly review competitor, economic, and industry data and assemble quarterly reporting.
o Support marketing elements of PODS ERP, CRM, Business Intelligence, or Marketing Automation as needed by the business.
Competencies
o Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
o Design - Generates creative solutions; demonstrates attention to detail.
o Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates peers in cross-functional teams to perform; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; inspires respect and trust with internal and external parties.
o Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
o Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
o Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
o Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understand organization's strengths and weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
o Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
o Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; works ethically and with integrity.
o Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions'; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
o Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience
o Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Mathematics, Economics, Operations or Finance required.
o Two (2) - Five (5) years prior experience with reporting systems or forecasting processes.
Math and Business Skills
o Advanced math skills and use of statistical tools including regression analysis and correlation analysis.
o Business planning skills including demand modeling, NPV, and return on investment calculations.
o Ability to interpret and contribute to financial document development and management including income statements and capital planning.
Reasoning Ability
o Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
o Ability to view problems strategically and think beyond limited data and daily duties.
Language/Interpersonal Skills
o Strong written, verbal and interpersonal
communication
skills sufficient to communicate and influence effectively.
o Excellent command of the English language, including grammar and spelling skills.
computer
Skills
o PC proficiency and intermediate-to-advanced knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, sufficient to create and maintain spreadsheets, documents, letters, presentations and reply to email.
o Advanced MS Excel skills are required.
Supervision Received/Exercised Perform duties as directed by Supervisor.
Travel Requirements Some travel as required (up to 10%).
Other
o Ability to maintain a high level of communication with stakeholders outside of scheduled review processes.
o Ability to listen to contradictory opinions and ideas, maintain professional demeanor, and develop plans and solutions that create buy-in using data to drive superior business decisions.
o Self-motivated and directed.
o Ability to network effectively and use influencing skills to resolve roadblocks.
o Ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
Hours/Shift
o Normal business hours Monday through Friday; flexibility with overtime and weekends as the business need arises.
Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a climate controlled office environment during normal business hours. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision and Ability to adjust focus While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel'; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Miscellaneous:
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and a drug test and willingness to submit to random drug testing according to company policy.
Disclaimer
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job, and a reasonable representation of its activities.
Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer
PODS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. We will not discriminate unlawfully against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any term or condition of employment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, place of birth, military service status, or other basis protected by lawEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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