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Data Academy Programme

Sport Pursuit

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Launch Your Career with SportPursuit's Dynamic Data Academy Programme and Shape the Future of Online Retail

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£28000

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UK - Remote/Hybrid

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SportPursuit, a leading European online retail company and part of Sportscape Group, is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their 18-month Data Academy Programme. As a hub of entrepreneurial spirit, SportPursuit offers a platform where your contributions have significant impact, and where a team of dedicated sports enthusiasts thrive on making things happen. The programme offers a unique blend of formal training and practical experience across BI & Data, CRM, and Tech teams, setting the foundation for a successful career in a dynamic industry.

Role Summary:

  • Rotate between BI & Data, CRM, and Tech functions, gaining comprehensive insights and contributing to various projects.
  • Get hands-on with data analysis and reporting tools, like Mode, to streamline business processes and enhance decision-making.
  • Develop personalized marketing campaigns and work with algorithms and automation processes in SQL & Python.
  • Engage with product management, software development, QA, and DevOps as part of the Technology team.
  • Play a role in delivering impactful features for a vast member base.

Role Requirements:

  • Must hold a numerate Bachelor’s degree with a 2:1 or above, graduated within the last 3 years.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex analysis.
  • High attention to detail and a logical, methodical approach to work.
  • Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
  • A proactive 'can do' attitude and a passion for data accuracy.
  • Desirable but not essential: Experience with SQL, Python, or R.
  • An interest in online retail and sports is a plus.

While SportPursuit's headquarters are in London, the majority of work is remote, with regular socials and opportunities for office visits. The company values connection and offers flexible working arrangements, including the ability to work from abroad.

This is your chance to join one of the most exciting online retail businesses in Europe, SportPursuit (part of Sportscape Group) as part of our Data Academy Programme! SportPursuit is a fast paced, entrepreneurial team where self-starters have an opportunity to make a huge impact. We’re a dedicated and passionate team of sports enthusiasts, who work hard to make things happen.

In this 18 month, fixed term, programme you will spend time in three different key functions in the business, our BI & Data, CRM and Tech team. You will get stuck into the workings of a fast paced business, where you have multiple opportunities to really contribute. This position has a focus on learning key skills required for a successful career, through a mixture of formal training and on-the-job learning.

Departments involved in the scheme include: BI & Data, CRM and Tech allowing a unique opportunity to gain amazing insight into the technical workings of a successful online retail business. With a start date aimed for September but to be confirmed, we plan to hold a number of varying assessments over the next short while.

The current salary for this role will be £28,000 per annum. Departmental Overviews Data & BI - Learn how we use data to show the right content to the right member, to spend marketing money wisely and effectively, to buy the right products, to find and deal with supply chain issues quickly… and we’re only just getting started!

You will have a specific focus on the following: Building consistent centralised reporting (using our BI tool Mode) Delivering insight, to help the business answer key commercial questions Making the business more efficient by automating processes Supporting on data-driven projects (typically using Python & Machine Learning)

CRM – Learn how we smartly and efficiently create, develop and send email content to our to our 10 million member base, focusing on increasing revenue and growing the business. You will have a specific focus on the following: Building personalised marketing campaigns Working on personalisation algorithms in SQL & Python Developing marketing automation processes in Python Reporting on campaign performance including AB test reporting and interrogating data for performance insights

Tech – Learn what it takes to be part of a successful Technology team in an ecommerce business. Our team covers the full development process including Product Management, Software Development, Quality Assurance and DevOps. You’ll put the skills and experience learned from your degree and other department rotations to work to help deliver impactful features for our members.

Requirements A bit about you As a SportPursuit employee we assume you will have a problem-solving mindset, able to respond to challenges with creative solutions. You will be a team player and will be willing to get stuck in, one of our key values at SportPursuit. We do however require a few specifics from you.

To be successful in this role you must have: A numerate Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent); 2:1 or above. Graduated in the last 3 years Great written and verbal communication skills, comfortable explaining simple conclusions from complex analysis to anyone across the business High attention to detail, taking pleasure in making things “right” A logical and methodical approach to your work life/studies Strong time management skills with a natural ability to multi task A 'can do' attitude Have excellent analytical and numeracy skills Possess a passion for data and accuracy

Nice to have but not essential Some experience with SQL, Python or R would be great, although we value a desire to learn more than what you know. An interest in online retail A passion for sport

Please note, whilst we have a lovely basecamp in London (by Oval Cricket Ground!) which you are welcome to visit at any time, we’re mostly remote meaning that a big chunk of our work is conducted from home. Don’t worry we have regular office socials, office days and quarterly socials, including our Summer Sports Day and Christmas Curry (yes you heard right, curry - there’s a whole story behind that). Connection is still a big aim for us at SportPursuit but we want to make you aware that some of this will be done over Google Hangouts. This gives you the chance to enjoy #MyPursuit in the evenings and even work abroad for a bit if you’re keen to grab a bit of sun whilst working!

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