Our client is a premier, global luxury multi-channel retailer.   They have always been a highly data-driven culture, but until now have relied primarily on qualitative analytics (research, focus groups, surveys, etc.). 

The firm has made a significant investment into becoming more quantitative.  They have developed an advanced analytics group, which will reside within their global strategy and analytics department.  This group will be responsible for "predictive analytics, customer segmentation and modeling, ad hoc business analytics and customer behavior reporting in support of internal global business partners".

The Senior Director of Advanced Analytics will report to the Global VP of Strategy and Analytics and will be responsible for building this team and building this function within the organization. 

This is a national search with preference given to candidates that have (1) advanced quant analytics chops (2) team management / team building skills (3) multi-channel experience.
 

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Analytics to...

Build and lead the Advanced Analytics team that will execute projects through predictive analytics, customer segmentation and modeling, ad hoc business analytics and customer behavior reporting in support of internal global business partners

Work together with Marketing and Strategy leadership to set priorities for the work of the team in service of overall priorities

Design, develop and implement analytical models using appropriate data mining and statistical tools, analyze results and work cross-functionally to generate actionable recommendations

Identify and manage outside vendor relationships, where appropriate

Take a leadership role in attracting, developing and retaining the talent on the Advanced Analytics team