Senior E-commerce Data Analyst

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional development budget

Performance bonuses and equity

Fully remote work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior E-commerce Data Analyst to join a fully remote team. The role focuses on collecting, cleaning, and analyzing large datasets to uncover actionable insights that drive customer acquisition, retention, and lifetime value across marketing, sales, operations, and product.

You will build dashboards and predictive models while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data analysis or BI with e-commerce focus.
• Proficient in SQL for extraction, manipulation and analysis.
• Experience with data viz tools (Tableau/Power BI/Looker) and analytics suites.
• Experience with web analytics (GA/Adobe) and A/B testing.
• Strong communication and ability to present complex insights.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large data from multiple e-commerce sources.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns and insights on customers and sales.
• Develop dashboards/reports to visualize KPIs for stakeholders.
• Conduct A/B testing analysis and make optimization recommendations.
• Build predictive models for sales, LTV, and other metrics.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and ops to support data needs.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security.

Skills

SQL

Analytics

Data visualization

A/B testing

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Statistics/Math/CS/Economics

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

R

Python

Google Analytics

Adobe Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in the e-commerce space, is seeking a highly analytical and results-oriented Senior E-commerce Data Analyst to join their fully remote team. This position is critical for leveraging data to drive strategic decision‑making across all facets of the e-commerce business, from marketing and sales to operations and product development. The Senior Data Analyst will be responsible for collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and interpreting complex datasets to uncover actionable insights, identify trends, and forecast future performance. You will play a pivotal role in optimizing customer acquisition, retention, and lifetime value. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned data professional to work remotely and make a significant impact on a data‑centric organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large volumes of data from various e-commerce platforms and sources.
• Perform in-depth data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and key insights related to customer behavior, sales performance, marketing effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) and present findings to stakeholders.
• Conduct A/B testing analysis and provide recommendations for optimization across website features, marketing campaigns, and user journeys.
• Build predictive models to forecast sales, customer lifetime value, and other key business metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, product, operations) to understand their data needs and provide analytical support.
• Communicate complex analytical findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security across all analytical processes.
• Stay abreast of the latest data analysis tools, techniques, and industry best practices in e-commerce analytics.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or a related quantitative field, with a strong focus on e-commerce.
• Proven expertise in SQL for data extraction, manipulation, and analysis.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) and statistical software (e.g., R, Python).
• Strong understanding of web analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics) and their application in e-commerce.
• Experience with A/B testing design and analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of explaining complex data insights effectively.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary package up to R .
• Fully remote work arrangement offering ultimate flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge data tools and technologies.
• Significant impact on business strategy through data-driven insights.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous professional development budget for courses, certifications, and conferences.
• Performance-based bonuses and potential for equity.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual team culture.