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Full-Time

Senior Data Analyst

Marketing

Posted on 9/23/2024

SeatGeek

SeatGeek

501-1,000 employees

Event ticket search engine and platform

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$107k - $147kAnnually

Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Data Science
Data Analysis
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
R
SQL
Marketing
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • A degree or higher in economics, psychology, computer science, statistics, mathematics or another quantitative discipline
  • Expert-level knowledge of SQL
  • Experience performing analysis with large datasets
  • Experience building reports and dashboards using business intelligence tools
  • A track record of influencing business strategy with data
  • A strong statistical understanding of online testing methodologies and metric development
  • Proficiency in a scripting language (Python or R) - nice to have
  • Domain expertise or past experience in marketing - nice to have
Responsibilities
  • Own our business relationship with stakeholders on the Marketing team, understanding their objectives and aligning our scope of work to achieve those goals
  • Develop our understanding of customers through the synthesis and interpretation of existing and novel data sources and contribute to building our Customer feature store (including model predictions and segments)
  • Monitor key performance drivers and communicate the root causes of changes in channels efficiency
  • Advance our channel attribution methodologies
  • Assist with designing a robust experimentation plan, including incrementality tests (leveraging geo-based experimental design where required) and communicate actionable learnings and recommendations to marketing teams
  • Conduct exploratory analysis to identify pockets of under-performance and optimisation levers for our SEM bidding strategy
  • Work closely with data engineers to build lasting data modeling solutions, including automating analyses and authoring pipelines via SQL-based ETL frameworks

SeatGeek operates as a major event ticket search engine, allowing users to search for, compare, and purchase tickets for a wide range of events, including concerts, theater performances, comedy shows, and sports events. The platform aggregates ticket listings from various sellers, enabling users to easily compare prices and seating options to find the best deals. This user-friendly interface sets SeatGeek apart from its competitors in the ticketing market. The company earns revenue primarily through commissions on ticket sales, taking a percentage of each sale made through its platform. Additionally, SeatGeek may generate income through advertising and partnerships with event organizers and venues. By providing features like interactive seat maps and personalized event recommendations, SeatGeek aims to enhance user engagement and encourage repeat business.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$692.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

20%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The potential IPO in 2024 could significantly boost SeatGeek's market presence and financial resources.
  • Renewed and extended partnerships with major sports teams like Aston Villa and Minnesota United FC highlight SeatGeek's strong industry relationships.
  • The introduction of new tools for ticket reselling, such as AI-powered Smart Pricing, demonstrates SeatGeek's commitment to innovation and user satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive ticketing market, with major players like StubHub also planning IPOs, could pressure SeatGeek's market share and profitability.
  • Dependence on commissions from ticket sales means revenue is closely tied to event attendance, which can be unpredictable.

What makes SeatGeek unique

  • SeatGeek's aggregation model allows users to compare prices and seating options from various sellers, ensuring the best deals, unlike many competitors who offer limited comparisons.
  • The platform's user-friendly interface and interactive seat maps enhance the ticket-buying experience, setting it apart from more cumbersome alternatives.
  • SeatGeek's personalized event recommendations and value-added services drive user engagement and repeat business, distinguishing it from competitors who offer a more transactional experience.

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Benefits

Health insurance coverage

paid time off

Matching 401k program

Parental leave

Monthly ticket-purchase stipend for live events

Paid for subscriptions to services like One Medical, Ginger.io and Headspace

Team events

Flexible work environment - work remote or in the office as you please

Home office stipend

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