Sr. Data Scientist

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.

Fort Mill (SC)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 179,000

Full time

18 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) Match

Paid time off

Disability and Life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Veterans encouraged to apply

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. in Fort Mill, SC is seeking a data scientist to build pricing models and analytics that drive revenue. You will apply advanced statistics and ML in a production environment, work with messy data, and collaborate with pricing, sales, and finance to turn insights into actions. A strong foundation in statistics and Python/SQL is essential, with Spark/Databricks as a strong plus.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in data science or quantitative analytics with impact on revenue or pricing.
Strong foundation in statistics and model selection justification.
Proficiency in Python and SQL; Spark/Databricks a strong plus.
Experience building and deploying ML models in production.
Comfort with messy real-world transactional data.
Ability to work independently from problem to deployed solution.

Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and improve predictive pricing models at multiple levels (customer, market, category).
Apply regression, survival analysis, elasticity, and Bayesian methods to study pricing impact.
Analyze rate performance across markets and segments to identify revenue opportunities.
Design and run A/B and quasi-experiments to measure pricing effects.
Translate model outputs into actionable recommendations with Pricing, Sales, and Finance.
Develop feature pipelines and monitor models to maintain accuracy over time.
Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Data science

Statistics

Python

SQL

ML models

Independent work

Tools

Spark

Databricks

Job description

Join Our Team!

Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition. We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees. As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth.

Job Description Summary

What You’ll Do

Build, maintain, and improve predictive models that recommend optimal rental rates at the customer, market, and category level
Apply statistical techniques — regression, survival analysis, elasticity modeling, Bayesian methods — to understand how rate changes affect revenue and utilization
Analyze rate performance across markets and customer segments to identify where the business is leaving money on the table
Design and run A/B and quasi-experimental tests to measure the revenue impact of pricing changes
Partner with Pricing, Sales, and Finance to translate model outputs into actionable recommendations
Develop robust feature pipelines and model monitoring to ensure pricing recommendations stay accurate over time
Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

5+ years of experience in data science or quantitative analytics, with demonstrated impact on a revenue or pricing problem
Strong foundation in statistics — you understand when to use a linear model vs. something more complex, and you can defend that choice
Proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with Spark / Databricks a strong plus
Experience building and deploying ML models in a production environment
Comfort working with messy, real-world transactional data
Ability to work independently and drive a problem from ambiguous question to deployed solution

Nice to Have

Experience in equipment rental, logistics, or any asset-heavy industry
Familiarity with pricing science, revenue management, or yield optimization
Experience with MLflow or similar model tracking/versioning tools

Physical Demands:

Must be able to bend, squat, crouch and/or reach and lift up to 25 pounds or more, as required by the job. Some Sunbelt jobs may require driving for long periods of time, loading and unloading heavy equipment, performing work in extreme weather conditions including rain, wind or excessive temperatures and/or night and weekend work. All duties must be performed according to Sunbelt’s safety policies and guidelines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ADA/ADAAA.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

Sunbelt Rentals is an Equal Opportunity Employer — Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and any other protected ground

Base Pay Range: $130,315.00 - 179,183.40

You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date. Sunbelt offers team members the following paid time off from work, subject to Sunbelt’s policies (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement):