Job description

Company Overview

Established in 2008, Zicasso is a premier luxury travel company renowned for its custom tours, vacations, and safaris. We partner with the world's top 2% of boutique tour operators and travel agents to craft personalized itineraries. As a fully remote company with a global presence, we foster a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, initiative, and continuous learning. We are seeking passionate, data-driven individuals to contribute to our innovative culture, which is built on excellence, integrity, and teamwork. Our team convenes biannually for international retreats to foster collaboration and cultural exchange.

The Role

Zicasso is seeking a Marketing Data Scientist to leverage data analysis and modeling expertise to drive strategic decision-making. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement data-driven solutions that enhance operations, customer experiences, and overall business performance. While there is flexibility in work hours, candidates are expected to maximize overlap with California business hours. All work will be conducted in English.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze extensive datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights crucial for strategic business decisions.
Develop and refine predictive models for customer segmentation, pricing strategies, and demand forecasting.
Deliver actionable data insights to support targeted marketing campaigns, customer retention initiatives, and personalized communications.
Collaborate with product, marketing, and customer experience teams to identify opportunities for improving conversion rates and customer retention.
Apply advanced statistical methods and machine learning techniques to address complex business challenges and boost operational efficiency.
Work with data engineering teams to ensure data quality, consistency, and scalability across all systems.
Document analytical methodologies and clearly communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Promote a data-driven culture by sharing insights, tools, and best practices across various teams.

Required Experience

A Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline is required; a Master's or Ph.D. is preferred.
Demonstrated experience as a Data Scientist in a high-paced, data-centric setting.
Expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning, and predictive modeling methodologies.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.
Strong command of SQL and experience managing large-scale datasets.
Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
Exceptional problem-solving capabilities and the ability to translate business needs into analytical solutions.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present intricate findings to diverse audiences.
Capacity to excel in a fully remote setting, working autonomously while collaborating effectively with teams.
A minimum of 3 years of experience working directly with or consulting for a marketing department, with a proven ability to translate complex statistical results into practical insights for non-technical stakeholders.
In-depth technical proficiency in accessing and extracting data from the Google ecosystem, including Google Ads, GA4, and Search Console. A demonstrated history of utilizing BigQuery for cross-channel analysis and attribution modeling by integrating diverse marketing datasets.

What We Offer

Remote work flexibility and adaptable hours for a healthy work-life balance.
An innovative, fast-paced, and collaborative work environment that values diverse perspectives.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
An open Paid Time Off policy alongside 10 company-paid holidays.
Stock options package.
401K retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
Significant discounts on luxury travel during off-peak seasons.
An annual stipend for learning and professional development.
Two company-sponsored business trips annually to international destinations.

All applications must be submitted in English.

Marketing Data Scientist