Business Data Analyst

Who We Are

BookBub is one of the fastest-growing consumer tech startups in Boston — and we're profitable. Millions of readers use BookBub every day to find great books, and our service helps thousands of leading publishers and authors drive sales and find new fans. We're looking to expand our team to launch new consumer-facing book discovery features, marketing tools for authors and publishers, and other web and mobile products that address the digital transformation of the publishing industry. Learn more about what to expect working at BookBub.

The Job

BookBub is seeking an enthusiastic, inquisitive, and creative problem solver to conduct strategic business analyses and in-depth, data-based research. Projects will involve teams across BookBub, including Marketing, Business Development, Product, Editorial, and Engineering. The Business Data Analyst will be a key member of these teams, contributing analysis and ideas that will shape the direction of the company. The Analyst will join a small but quickly growing team at BookBub and will have the opportunity to directly impact the team’s growth and development.

Here’s a sample of what someone can expect to accomplish in their first year in this position:

• Support teams with analysis around business operations including pricing strategy, new feature launches, A/B testing, and user retention
• Conduct targeted, project-based research and analysis around product performance to inform internal operations and decisions, conference presentations, press materials, blog posts, and more
• Gather and analyze author and reader feedback to help improve products and optimize communication strategy
• Model and track revenue and engagement trends across the business to identify areas of opportunity
• Serve as an internal resource around BookBub’s products and their performance
• Develop strong competency with data visualization techniques, analytical tools, and problem solving frameworks

Who We’re Seeking

Ideal candidates for the position are intellectually curious, passionate about data, and interested in business strategy. They will also be excited about working in a fast-paced startup environment. They will have:

• 2+ years of experience in data analytics
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing data to achieve business objectives
• Proficiency with Excel (familiarity with or ability to pick up SQL a plus)
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Benefits

BookBub offers competitive benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401k, generous paid parental leave, and take-what-you-need paid time off. 

BookBub strives to be an inclusive workplace and we value learning from different perspectives. We seek to foster an environment filled with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.