Director of Data Strategy & Products (all genders)

Your role

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Data Strategy & Products to join our leadership team at Sunday Natural. This critical role reports directly to the CTO and works closely with the C-suite and other senior leaders to shape and drive the data strategy within the company. You will be at the forefront of transforming our data operations, leading the transition from a data warehousing function to a more impactful, product-driven approach. As the leader of our growing data team, you will oversee the creation and development of innovative, high-impact data products that enhance our direct-to-consumer (D2C) e-commerce structure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the company-wide data strategy for a data-driven D2C e-commerce model.
• Build impactful data products: Self-Service BI, real-time logistics tracking, forecasting models, recommendation engines.
• Lead and grow a data team of currently 10 people: 3 Data Engineers, 2 Analytical Engineers, 3 Analysts, 2 MarTech Engineers.
• Serve as a hands-on leader combining strategic oversight with technical mentoring and architecture.
• Oversee and scale our data stack (GCP, BigQuery, Prefect, dbt, Tableau) and related services (like GA4, Bloomreach CRM, Salesforce etc.).
• Collaborate closely with the CTO, C-suite, and other business leaders.

Your profile

• Experience: 10+ years in data roles, 5+ years in technical leadership roles; strong track record in scaling teams, ideally in D2C e-commerce or tech-driven environments.
• Leadership: Hands-on, player-coach style with a mix of technical depth and strategic vision.
• Tech Stack: Proficient in GCP, BigQuery, Prefect, dbt, Tableau, machine learning and data science; strong grasp of cloud architectures and scalable data systems.
• Data Products: Built and launched BI tools, forecasting models, recommendation engines, and real-time monitoring systems.
• Communication: Fluent in English (German is a plus); effective with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Skilled at using data to solve complex business challenges with measurable impact.

What we offer

• An appealing discount on all of our products – from essential oils to vitamins & nutrients.
• We offer 28 days of paid time off per year plus up to 5 days off between Christmas and New Year.
• The Urban Sports Club membership and either Swapfiets bike rental or a subsidy for the BVG ticket.
• A healthy balance is important to us: we offer a hybrid work model and 'workation'.
• Receive various discounts of up to more than 50 percent on attractive brands such as Flaconi, Bosch, Apple or Expedia.
• You will be given real ownership and plenty of room for new initiatives, as well as the opportunity to contribute your expertise and implement your great ideas.
• Inviting office spaces with access to plenty of organic teas and superfoods from around the world.

Please apply with your CV via our application portal.

Contact: Philipp Klitscher