Head of Data

5 days ago

Downtown Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Quest Search & Selection Full time
Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job Title: Head of Data / Analytics Growth

Job Location: Dubai, UAE

Job Overview:

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Head of Data / Analytics Growth to lead our data-driven growth initiatives. This pivotal role involves overseeing the development and execution of data analytics strategies that drive business growth, improve decision-making processes, and unlock new opportunities across marketing, product, and customer engagement. The Head of Data / Analytics Growth will work cross-functionally with product, engineering, marketing, and leadership teams to ensure data-driven decisions fuel business performance and scale efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Define and lead the data and analytics strategy to drive business growth across key functions, including product, marketing, customer retention, and business development.

• Ensure data analytics efforts align with organizational objectives to enhance performance and growth.

• Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making across the company.

Team Management:

• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing data and analytics team, including data scientists, analysts, and engineers.

• Encourage cross-functional collaboration to integrate data insights into product development, marketing, and operational strategies.

• Oversee team hiring, training, and career development to build analytical expertise and capabilities.

Data Infrastructure & Systems:

• Manage the development, maintenance, and optimization of data systems, pipelines, and analytics platforms for efficient data collection, processing, and reporting.

• Partner with IT and engineering teams to enhance data architecture, ensuring data quality, consistency, and accessibility.

Analytics & Insights:

• Utilize data analytics to identify growth opportunities and develop actionable strategies to enhance customer acquisition, retention, and lifetime value.

• Lead advanced analytics, including predictive modeling, A/B testing, and statistical analysis, to optimize business performance.

• Deliver regular reports and insights on key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders across all levels.

Growth Optimization:

• Leverage data insights to refine customer journeys, optimize product features, and enhance marketing channels to drive engagement and revenue.

• Identify, track, and report on growth metrics such as conversion rates, customer behavior, and lifetime value.

• Implement a continuous experimentation approach to improve efficiency and business results.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in data analytics, growth, or marketing analytics roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.

• Strong experience leading data-driven growth initiatives, preferably in a high-growth tech or eCommerce company.

• Proven track record of using data to drive measurable business results

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with growth hacking strategies and customer acquisition analytics.

• Familiarity with machine learning models, data science, and AI techniques.

• Experience with tools like Looker, Snowflake, or similar advanced analytics platforms.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.

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