Mr D, a division of takealot.com, is looking for a highly talented Advertising Analyst to join our team in Cape Town.
We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!
Think you've been challenged before? Think again! Scale: Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: takealot.com, Superbalist.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here's your chance. Position Overview: The Advertising Analyst is involved in analysing data, identifying trends, creating forecasting models and providing insights to maximise the effectiveness of advertising efforts. This person will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Sales and Key Accounts Teams, and Campaign Management Teams to drive the advertising objectives of the business.
Your responsibilities will include: Strategic & market analysis of the online advertising sector in South Africa Analysis of the performance of Advertising assets and creating reports that inform decision making in the business Assisting the Advertising team in building Advertising budgets; forecasts and sales team targets Building insights into trends and opportunities within Mr D's Advertising business Performing ad hoc analysis to support the Sales and Key Accounts Teams; Product Team and Campaign Management Teams Support key client meetings with data-driven insights Turning business questions into functional analyses to test theories. Conduct analytical support (Analysis requests for advertising and related teams) to generate valuable insight in understanding campaigns and performance Prepare and automate reports for analysis Assist with data project automation Work on forecast model improvements Budget / Plan assistance Attributes required: Analytical and critical thinking, using data to inform decisions Logical individual, motivated by building workable solutions Ability to disaggregate and structure solutions to ambiguous problems Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude, self-motivated Strong prioritisation skills and exceptional attention to detail Ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders including Senior Management. Strong aptitude to learn new systems Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to weave a coherent, compelling narrative around the available data. Self-guided learner, self-starter, and curious and passionate about data. You immerse yourself in it and are excited to develop and enhance your analytical skills. Ability to work independently, productively, proactively and follow through on all responsibilities to bring projects to a successful conclusion. Ability to translate business needs and goals into analytic approach and response A high-energy with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment Highly organised and efficient, with an ability to work towards and meet tight deadlines Qualifications and Experience: 1+ years analytical, finance or management consulting experience Relevant Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Commerce or Business Science required High proficiency in advanced Excel with practical experience using Google Sheets for data analysis. Basic SQL Experience using machine learning algorithms and building predictive models is advantageous 1+ years of experience using Big Query is advantageous Experience using Google Analytics and Qlik is advantageous Experience in Retail or e-commerce environment is advantageous. Let's talk about life @ Mr D The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny. No doors: We aren't fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great. Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy and more. Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times). Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it. Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere. Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to). Like what you see? If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!
Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference
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