Cars.com is looking for a detail oriented Analyst to join the Customer Analytics team.  The right candidate will be curious, creative and forward thinking.  This is an exciting opportunity to be a key influencer to our organization and help drive the discovery and delivery of data driven insights to support the growing needs of the business.  The Analyst will play a key role in creating new reporting, analysis and solutions for our OEM and dealer customer base.  The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of different reporting and analytics tools and the ability to tell stories using a variety of data points and methods.  This position involves ongoing collaboration, communication, knowledge and idea sharing within the Data Strategy team as well as other parts of the business. 

The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Demonstrate leadership qualities by leveraging a high level of business acumen, ability to stand alone and make decisions independently
• Must have the ability to define and solve problems: collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and offer recommendations in a wide variety of situations
• Think outside-the-box in a creative manner, tailor ideas for a target audience and share/spread enthusiasm around an idea
• Prioritize effectively for self, time management
• Carryout special projects while fulfilling core duties
• Be an expert in of our data sources and reporting methods
• Evaluate business initiatives and identify opportunities for optimization
• Collaborate with team members to create a 360 degree view of our customers: from consumer, dealer customer and advertiser perspectives

• Creative problem-solving skills, with an ability to anticipate problems
• Active listener with ability to ask the right questions
• Strong analytical mindset
• Superb time management/prioritization and attention to detail with continual focus on meeting deadlines in a fast-paced changing environment
• Clearly communicate complex information in an easily digestible manner to a broad audience
• Ability to build and retain strong relationships with internal stakeholders
• A curious mind with a thirst for discovery and answers
• Drive results through ambiguity with the ability to adapt quickly when priorities and goals shift

• College degree
• 2-4 years in a position dealing with data, reporting, and analysis
• Experience with Web Analytics Tools such as Adobe and Google Analytics a plus
• Experience with Business Intelligence Tools such as Business Objects and Tableau a plus
• Experience with Marketing Researching Tools such as Kantar, EMarketer, Comscore a plus
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, advanced Excel
• Familiarity with agile/lean product development process
• Automotive, B2B advertising experience
• Experience engaging directly with Customers/Clients