Director, Adobe Analytics Implementation & Architecture

Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. For more than 30 years, Fortune 1000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with Merkle to maximize the value of their customer portfolios. The agency’s heritage in data, technology, and analytics forms the foundation for its unmatched skills in understanding consumer insights that drive people-based marketing strategies. Its combined strengths in performance media, customer experience, customer relationship management, loyalty, and enterprise marketing technology drive improved marketing results and competitive advantage. With 9,600+ employees, Merkle is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with 50+ additional offices throughout the US, EMEA, and APAC. In 2016, the agency joined dentsu. For more information, contact Merkle at 1-877-9-Merkle or visit www.merkleinc.com.

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Merkle is seeking a Sr. Director to lead the execution of web analytic strategies, including implementation, analysis and reporting for various clients, and be an integral part of the Optimization group at Merkle. Candidates are expected to use their passion for data/analytics and thought leadership to develop innovative ways of improving site tracking and performance.

Candidates must possess a thorough understanding of digital measurement principles ranging from statistical analysis methodologies to implementation strategies, as well as a comprehensive knowledge of the major web analytics solutions such as Adobe Analytics, IBM Analytics or Google Analytics.

Insights Directors at Merkle must be detail-oriented, team-oriented and skilled at solving problems and answering questions using data and analysis. They must also possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills and be willing to travel from time to time to support client projects. The candidate will join a growing marketing strategy team and assist in expanding the search engine and interactive marketing activities for clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of analytics and insights professionals to deliver analytics implementation and reporting strategies for websites and digital marketing campaigns
• Develop regular thought leadership content across areas related to data, analytics, measurement and reporting for internal and external audience
• Develop data models and design solutions that translate disparate metrics into business-transforming measurement frameworks
• Perform hands-on analysis of large volumes of web analytics (tag or log-based collection), customer data and other quantitative data points
• Define key metrics to measure website performance, construct tracking dashboards and maintain general reporting structures for clients
• Consult with clients and internal teams on projects requiring web analytics platform selection, implementation and/or existing platform remediation
• Provide data insights (using web analytics and third-party data sources) to inform site and campaign strategies
• Work with account teams and experience strategy teams to identify new ideas and opportunities with existing clients driven by analytics
• Participate in and support the delivery of data insights, KPI frameworks and results recommendations in presentations to clients
• Mentor junior analysts on the team to develop their skill and understanding of data, web analytics, and reporting
• Be a constant advocate of data-driven insights and decision-making

Required Skills / Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of web analytics, data strategies and reporting experience
• Keen ability to translate business goals into concrete KPIs and measurement strategies to help track performance against the goals
• Experience with the major web analytics solutions (Adobe Analytics, IBM Analytics, Google Analytics, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., spreadsheet formatting, pivot tables, graphs, vlookups, etc.)
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented with a passion for digging into data to identify key trends, results and critical outcomes
• Strong ability to translate, communicate and distill statistics and metrics into a digestible, actionable framework
• Some working experience with major testing tools (HP Optimost, Adobe Target, etc.)

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Intermediate understanding of broader digital marketing channels, including email marketing, display media and social media marketing
• Intermediate understanding of search engine marketing principles (natural and paid search)
• Technical background for a deeper understanding of implementation, testing and debugging

Merkle fosters a diverse environment that encourages original thinking about our business and empowers us to communicate with a global world of customers. We embrace differences of opinion and diversity of thought as they help us challenge and refine our solutions. Merkle, as a best-in-class marketing agency, welcomes big ideas, and believes they can come from anywhere.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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