Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. For more than 30 years, Fortune 1000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with Merkle to maximize the value of their customer portfolios. The agency’s heritage in data, technology, and analytics forms the foundation for its unmatched skills in understanding consumer insights that drive people-based marketing strategies. Its combined strengths in performance media, customer experience, customer relationship management, loyalty, and enterprise marketing technology drive improved marketing results and competitive advantage. With 9,600+ employees, Merkle is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with 50+ additional offices throughout the US, EMEA, and APAC. In 2016, the agency joined the Dentsu Aegis Network. For more information, contact Merkle at 1-877-9-Merkle or visit www.merkleinc.com.

Highly qualified analytics professional with professional experience optimizing multiple digital marketing channels as well as leading projects/associates to greatness. The Senior Associate is focused on supporting analytics of our Digital Media business (PPC/SEO, Display, Paid Social). The position will be providing analytic direction on strategic clients and helping improve our clients’ digital marketing programs. The Senior Associate will serve as a primary point of contact between many of our clients and stakeholders around managing and enhancing our clients' digital measurement. They will also be part of a growing multifaceted analytics team that develops advanced analytic solutions for top companies across industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect solutions & provide recommendations that drive results on client campaigns & objectives.
• Develop custom performance reporting and analyses across multiple channels/clients.
• Project manage the coding of models in SQL/Hadoop-Hive and R/Python.
• Work with various internal stakeholders to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner.
• Quickly understand multiple data sources and develop methodology for joining data that will add value.
• Manage a team of associates spanning multiple clients ensuring that objectives are being met.

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics or related field required; advanced degree preferred
• 2 - 5 years of experience
• Working knowledge of data & modeling tools such as SQL, Python, R, AWS, GCP, Azure, and BI and visualization tools, such as Tableau Demonstrated proficiency in multiple digital marketing channels
• Understanding of relational databases and familiarity with data processing
• Experience with high-level scripting languages
• Knowledge of Media Platforms and 3rd Party Tools (Google Search Ads 360, Campaign Manager 360, DV360, MediaMath, Bing Ads, ExactTarget, Hitwise, BrightEdge, Facebook, Trade Desk, etc.)
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills
• Strong problem solving and consulting skills

The anticipated salary range for this position is $78,000-$126,500. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.  We offer a range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit Dentsu Benefits Plus.

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