E-commerce Data Analyst (Remote)

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Performance incentives

Remote work flexibility

Learning and development opportunities

Collaborative data-driven team

High autonomy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced E-commerce Data Analyst to join a fully remote team. You will extract, analyze, and interpret data from multiple online platforms to drive optimization across marketing, sales, and operations.

You will build dashboards, perform trend analyses, and develop predictive models to support strategic decisions. Strong SQL, visualization tools, and knowledge of analytics platforms are essential, with excellent communication to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or related discipline.
• Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools.
• Experience with e-commerce data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large datasets from e-commerce sources.
• Perform in-depth analysis of sales trends, customer behavior, and campaign performance.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to visualize KPIs for stakeholders.
• Identify trends and opportunities to support strategic planning.
• Collaborate with departments to understand data needs.
• Develop predictive models and forecasts for business planning.
• Conduct A/B test analyses and provide optimization recommendations.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across reports.
• Stay updated on data analysis techniques and tools.
• Communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Data analysis

Statistical knowledge

Python/R knowledge

Communication skills

Remote work ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and growing e-commerce business, is seeking a skilled E-commerce Data Analyst to join their team in a fully remote capacity. You will play a crucial role in extracting, analyzing, and interpreting complex data to provide actionable insights that drive business decisions and optimize performance across all e-commerce operations. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, proficiency in data manipulation and visualization tools, and a deep understanding of e-commerce metrics and KPIs. You will work closely with various departments, including marketing, sales, operations, and product development, to identify trends, uncover opportunities, and support strategic initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a data-driven professional to make a significant impact in a flexible, remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large datasets from various e-commerce sources (e.g., website analytics, sales platforms, CRM, marketing tools).
• Perform in-depth analysis of sales trends, customer behavior, marketing campaign performance, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular insights to stakeholders.
• Identify key trends, patterns, and anomalies in data to uncover actionable business insights and opportunities.
• Collaborate with department heads to understand their data needs and provide analytical support for strategic planning.
• Develop predictive models and forecasts to support business planning and decision-making.
• Conduct A/B test analysis and provide recommendations for optimization.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all reporting.
• Stay updated on the latest data analysis techniques, tools, and industry best practices.
• Communicate complex analytical findings in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Data Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar role, with a strong focus on e-commerce data.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
• Strong understanding of web analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics).
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets) for data analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and concepts.
• Experience with statistical programming languages (e.g., Python, R) is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers a competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Enjoy the flexibility and work-life balance that comes with a remote role, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Your client provides opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in a data-centric environment.
• Be part of a collaborative team that values data-driven insights and innovation.
• This role offers significant autonomy.
• The chance to influence key business decisions through impactful data analysis, contributing directly to your client's e-commerce success.