Sr. Data Steward

Nationwide Marketing Group; Tennessee; Remote; USD 88,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Marketing Group is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Data Steward to manage and maintain retail data quality and accuracy. The role involves automating data processes, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating across teams to enable effective decision-making. With a strong focus on data governance, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical skills and a passion for improving data management practices.

Benefits

Competitive base pay and performance-based bonuses

$0 cost Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance

401(k) with immediate 100% vesting

Open PTO policy + Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data stewardship or data management.
• Proficiency in SQL and ETL frameworks is a must.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automated solutions to streamline data processes.
• Establish and enforce data quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for data integration initiatives.

Skills

Data Automation

Data Simplification

Data Documentation

Data Quality

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Relevant certifications (e.g., CDMP, CIMP)

Tools

SQL

ETL frameworks

Data integration platforms

Data quality tools

Job description

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Nationwide Marketing Group provided pay range

This range is provided by Nationwide Marketing Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$88,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

About Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG):

At Nationwide Marketing Group, we exist to serve and champion the success of thousands of independent retailers across North America in categories like appliances, furniture, bedding, electronics, specialty electronics, custom integration, and rent-to-own. With more than 5,000 members running over 14,000 storefronts, our influence is large—but our mission is personal: to help our members thrive on their own terms.

For over five decades, we've remained fiercely committed to empowering local businesses with the tools, resources, insights, and buying power they need to compete—and win—in an ever-evolving retail landscape. We believe in building relationships, sharing knowledge, and growing together.

We’re not just a support organization—we’re a values-driven community rooted in trust, collaboration, innovation, and ownership. And that same energy fuels our internal culture, too.

What We Offer You:

At NMG, we don’t just talk about caring for our people—we back it up:

• Competitive base pay and performance-based bonuses (role-dependent)
• $0 cost Medical, Dental & Vision coverage for employees
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Optional MetLife supplemental insurance plans
• 401(k) with immediate 100% vesting and matching contributions
• Open PTO policy + Paid Holidays + Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• A business-casual, flexible work environment
• Discounts on tech, wellness, travel, entertainment, pet insurance & more
  
  

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

NMG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe the strength of our future depends on building a diverse, inclusive, and representative team—one where every voice is valued and every person is seen. We hire based on potential, purpose, and character just as much as credentials.

Our team members are empowered to think big, speak up, and lead from wherever they are in the organization. If you’ve been looking for a place where you can grow, be heard, and do meaningful work alongside people who genuinely care—this just might be it.

To learn more, visit our website at nationwidegroup.org or Nationwide Marketing Group LinkedIn

If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the hiring process, we’re here to help. Just let us know.

Job Location: Open to US Remote Candidates

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Steward to join our team and play a key role in managing and maintaining the quality and accuracy of our retail data. The Senior Data Steward will be responsible for automating, simplifying, documenting, and streamlining various data-related tasks to ensure that our data is consistent, reliable, and readily available for decision-making processes. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and expertise in data management within the retail sector.

Job Responsibilities:

• Data Automation: Develop and implement automated solutions to streamline data processes, including data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL), enabling real-time access and analysis.
• Data Simplification: Analyze complex data structures and business processes to identify opportunities for simplification and standardization, improving data accuracy, and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Data Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of data dictionaries, data mappings, data lineage, and data governance policies to ensure transparency, promote data understanding, and facilitate effective communication.
• Data Quality: Establish and enforce data quality standards, perform data profiling and data cleansing activities, conduct root cause analysis and implement appropriate remediation strategies to continuously improve data quality.
• Data Streamlining: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data integration and consolidation initiatives, harmonize data elements, and optimize data flows across various systems and platforms to eliminate redundancies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business users, data owners, and data custodians to understand their requirements, address data-related issues, provide guidance on data management best practices, and foster a culture of data-driven decision making.
• Data Governance: Contribute to the development and adherence of data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability, and reliability of retail data throughout its lifecycle.
• Data Analysis and Audits: Perform in-depth data analysis, generate audit reports, and provide insights to evaluate data quality trends, identify areas for improvement, and support business initiatives.
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Management, Information Systems, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., CDMP, CIMP) are a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in data stewardship, data management, or a related field, with a focus on retail data.
• Proficiency in data management tools such as SQL, ETL frameworks, data integration platforms, and data quality tools.
• Strong understanding of retail data structures, including point-of-sale (POS), inventory, customer, and product hierarchies.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks, data privacy regulations, and best practices for data quality assurance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with a keen eye for identifying data inconsistencies and anomalies.
• Proven track record of successfully automating data management tasks and improving data quality within complex retail environments.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present complex data-related concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Canddiate will be required to complete and pass a background check screening upon offer of employment.
  
  

Job Competencies:

• Able to thrive in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and software.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Work Environment:

Must be able to read, write, and communicate both verbally and in written form to express and exchange ideas. While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee must be able to access all components of workstation and other office equipment. Frequent typing, writing, bending, and twisting. Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

General office environment with moderate noise. This position is mostly sedentary, involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. A busy environment with many unscheduled interruptions. Frequent computer use at workstation for extended periods of time. Public contact position requiring appropriate business apparel.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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