VP, Analytics & Data Science

VP, Analytics & Data Science

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Tradesy is a peer-to-peer marketplace that’s changing the rules of luxury by making the world’s most-wanted fashion brands accessible and sustainable. With millions of verified authentic fashion items for sale, Tradesy is the largest peer-to-peer luxury platform in the US, and our sellers have earned over $1 billion to-date. We make it safe and simple to recirculate pre-owned clothing and accessories, allowing our customers to access affordable luxury, reduce waste, and say goodbye to disposable fashion that harms people and the planet. We’re a mission-driven company with strong values centered around sustainability and equality, and a team culture that supports you while giving you the freedom to work from wherever you are. 

Tradesy is looking for an exceptional leader to helm the business intelligence and data science teams. This person will be a strategic partner with senior leaders across the company to help everyone make better decisions. You will not only need deep expertise across analytics and data science, but more importantly excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate for this role will be able to distill complex data to their most important details, paint a narrative from disparate data points, and understand how communication of findings should differ depending on the audience. Finally, we are seeking an excellent mentor for a talented team of analysts and data scientists to ensure everyone continues to grow their skillsets.

You will:

  • Lead and define the vision of strategic analytics, business intelligence, and data science teams
  • Work cross-functionally with the executive team and all senior leadership teams within the business to defining KPIs, evangelize data-driven decision making, and develop business forecasts
  • Work closely with the Product and Marketing teams in developing data products to power on-site personalization and CRM efforts
  • Partner as needed with Engineering to deliver world-class analytics and data science solutions across the business
  • Be an excellent communicator who can drive the full cycle of analytics workflow, from requirement gathering, to data collection, analysis, modeling, reporting and visualization
  • Recruit, manage, mentor, and grow a talented team of managers, analysts, and data scientists

You have:

  • A college degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, economics, operations research, statistics, AI, ML, or a similar technical field; Masters and/or Ph.D. a plus
  • 10-12+ years experience in analytics or data science
  • 5-7+ years experience managing analytics and data science teams and interacting with executives
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a strong ability to explain complex technical topics in way that is easy for less technical executives and leaders to understand
  • Terrific business sense, including a keen ability to translate business challenges into analytics and/or data science projects
  • Deep expertise in SQL, data modeling, and warehousing
  • Deep experience with Python or another scripting language
  • Experience in business intelligence software such as Tableau, Looker, or similar
  • Fluency in Excel formulas, charting, and table formatting
  • Familiarity with probability theory, machine learning, econometric modeling, and forecasting

What to expect:

Apply through our website www.tradesy.com or any affiliate job boards:

  • You will receive a confirmation email
  • If we don't feel you meet the requirements for this position, we will send you an email informing you of the decision

If we think you meet enough of our criteria, one of our in-house Recruiters will reach out to schedule an introductory call.

Compensation and benefits:

  • Competitive salary -Commensurate with skill set, experience and the position. What you made at your last job should not dictate your worth. Tradesy is committed to a basic living wage threshold and holds its own $50k minimum wage standard for entry level positions.
  • True opportunity for growth - we don’t believe in time served or waiting for your manager to get promoted or leave. Carve out your own path, at your pace - there’s room at the top for all of us.
  • Comprehensive health benefits several options for company paid medical, dental, prescription drug and vision plans
    Tradesy pays 100% of the premiums for individuals - great discounts if you want to add spouse/children/families.
  • Wealth benefits - 401k option and equity (stock options) because every employee should be an owner.
  • Flexible paid time off - we coordinate with each other to make sure work and play find a healthy balance.
  • Celebrate Diversity Paid Holiday Program - a combination of set and floating Company Holidays - so you can choose the days most meaningful to you. Designated paid time off to serve (jury duty) and VOTE as well!
  • Mentorship opportunities - grow within your field, gain valuable skills and experience in a new one or become a change agent for those around you - all on company time.
  • Paid Parental Leave - for moms, dads and everything in between.

Additional perks:

  • Remote-friendly office - Work from the place that best works for you
  • Flexible working hours - night owl? Got kids/pets/family obligations? We value your output, not the clock.

  • Virtual company-wide happy hours, product demos, support groups and team events. Philanthropy and community outreach too we are constantly finding news ways to stay meaningfully connected in this virtual world.

  • Monthly technology reimbursement - $100 per month (tax free!) to help you stay connected.
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