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I am asked to post these job opportunities. Please respond directly to the company and not to me. -------------------------------------- (1) Statistician in Analytic Digital Commerce http://www.summit.co.uk/careers/statistician-in-analytic-digital-commerce/ Summit Media is a highly successful business started twelve years ago, its focus has always been on developing its workforce and giving opportunities for individuals to succeed. It currently works delivering both eCommerce and online marketing for a large number of national and international clients, including Argos. As one example, suppose you want to buy a laptop. What you might do is go to a search engine such as Google or Bing and type laptop (known as the keyword) in the search field. If you are using Google, what you may see are some sponsored links (adverts), as well as the results of natural search offered by Google's search algorithm. The sponsored links appear because the keyword you typed is a keyword that a company has paid Google to display whenever someone searches for it. Sometimes there is a list of sponsoring companies on the right-hand-side of the screen, depending on which search engine you use. Although this is a rather a simplification, broadly what happens is that if you then click on the advert, the sponsoring company will pay Google - or the search engine you used - a small amount. This is called pay per click (PPC). The browsing and purchasing history of potential customers results in an enormous volume of data. For example, for every keyword for a given sponsor, there may be a daily summary which reports the total number of adverts shown, the resulting number of visits, the total amount paid by the sponsoring company for the clicks, the total sales revenue generated by the clicks, and so forth. One of Summit Media's tasks is to maximise the flow of traffic to a client, and we do this by managing the keywords and prices paid per click using our expertise. This expertise is based on models constructed by our statisticians and our industry knowledge. This is an exciting opportunity in an area which is dynamic and with high value and considerable potential, and will suit someone wishing to make a career in statistics in a vibrant company with UK-leading prospects in statistical management of digital commerce. We are looking for a talented statistician who will assist with the construction and exploitation of statistical models relating to Summits eCommerce management. You will be conversant with R programmes and use this knowledge to investigate factors that are likely to affect our management of digital commerce. This is an exciting opportunity in an area which is dynamic, has high value and considerable potential. The role will suit someone wishing to further a career in statistics in a vibrant company with UK-leading prospects in statistical management of digital commerce. You will join a current Insight team comprising three statisticians, (at PhD or MSc levels) and will collaborate with other staff in client facing roles. We also have a strong link with Durham University who provide expert advice and advanced technical input from a senior statistician. The Role Familiarisation with Summit, its existing statistical models, understanding the management and analysis of internet sales data Helping to identify commercial opportunities through analysis and exploitation of data Analyse existing data and investigate factors likely to affect the management of digital commerce. Develop statistical models for relevant factors Analysis of customer behaviour to identify factors relevant to purchasing behaviour Test statistical models for applicability to new scenarios. Design of live interventions to test hypotheses Train non-statistical staff at Summit to use methodology created by the statistics team. Help prepare user interfaces for the tools useable by Summit staff Help/advise on technical sales material for use with potential customers of the statistical methodology Document techniques and procedures for use within the company The Person Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Highly motivated Well organised Analytical mind Attention to detail Able to work to tight deadlines Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience Salary will depend on experience and qualifications. We are happy to consider MSc- and PhD-level applicants. As such, salary will be commensurate and we will expect you to hit the ground running. If you are currently or recently graduating with a first degree, in-house training and support will be provided and we will give you more time to adapt to the demands of the position. Degree in Statistics or Maths with a high proportion of statistics modules (minimum 2:1) Postgraduate statistics qualification desirable Microsoft Office/Excel Familiarity with internet applications R programming skills Experience of statistical modelling and programming using a package such as R Training in probability theory Exposure to regression methods Retail/online experience (theoretical/practical) is desirable Salary from £22k (dependent on experience) Location: Company premises are at Summit Media Ltd, Albion Mills, Albion Lane, Willerby, Hull, HU10 6DN -------------------------------------------------------------- (2)Data Analyst Summit Media is a highly successful business started twelve years ago, its focus has always been on developing its workforce and giving opportunities for individuals to succeed. It currently works delivering both eCommerce and online marketing for a large number of national and international clients, including Argos. As one example, suppose you want to buy a laptop. What you might do is go to a search engine such as Google or Bing and type laptop (known as the keyword) in the search field. If you are using Google, what you may see are some sponsored links (adverts), as well as the results of natural search offered by Google's search algorithm. The sponsored links appear because the keyword you typed is a keyword that a company has paid Google to display whenever someone searches for it. Sometimes there is a list of sponsoring companies on the right-hand-side of the screen, depending on which search engine you use. Although this is a rather a simplification, broadly what happens is that if you then click on the advert, the sponsoring company will pay Google - or the search engine you used - a small amount. This is called pay per click (PPC). The browsing and purchasing history of potential customers results in an enormous volume of data. For example, for every keyword for a given sponsor, there may be a daily summary which reports the total number of adverts shown, the resulting number of visits, the total amount paid by the sponsoring company for the clicks, the total sales revenue generated by the clicks, and so forth. One of Summit Media's tasks is to maximise the flow of traffic to a client, and we do this by managing the keywords and prices paid per click using our expertise. This expertise is based on models constructed by our statisticians and our industry knowledge. This is an exciting opportunity in an area which is dynamic and with high value and considerable potential, and will suit someone wishing to make a career in statistics in a vibrant company with UK-leading prospects in statistical management of digital commerce. We are looking for a Data Analyst who will analyse and interrogate client data to understand customer behaviour and the impact this has on strategic decisions for our clients. This role will suit someone wishing to pursue a career in statistics, analytics and market research, in a vibrant company with UK-leading prospects in statistical management of digital commerce. This is an exciting opportunity in an area which is dynamic and with high value and considerable potential. You will be working closely with the Insight team comprising five statisticians, (3 at PhD level), and will also collaborate with other staff in client facing roles. We also have a strong link with Durham University who provide expert advice and advanced The Role To interrogate data by helping with analytical projects that involve large and complex data sets Helping to identify commercial opportunities through analysis and exploitation of data To assist in the delivery of forecaster, a cross channel marketing tool developed by the Summit Insight team To work with appropriate teams to develop actionable insights, ensure smooth communication and effective outputs from projects Ensure insight from projects is proactively shared with others internally Train internal staff and clients to use reporting systems/templates To build effective relationships with members of the Insights and Client Management team The Person Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (actively listens and adapts communication style to the audience) Proactive approach to work and learning Numerate, with very strong analytical and IT skills Analytical mind Process orientated Attention to detail Creative problem-solver Strong written, verbal and presentation skills Supportive and approachable, responding flexibly to new challenges Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience Degree in Statistics or Maths with a high proportion of statistics modules Microsoft Office/Excel and developing and querying databases Project management skills Equivalent to one years experience in a data analysis role is desirable Retail/online experience (theoretical/practical) is desirable Experience of statistical modelling and programming using a package such as R desirable Salary from £18k - £25k Location: Company premises are at Summit Media Ltd, Albion Mills, Albion Lane, Willerby, Hull, HU10 6DN ------------------------------------------------------------- -- Prof David Wooff D.Sc. 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