Internship

Site Analytics Intern

Posted on 2/13/2024

Cars Commerce

Cars Commerce

1,001-5,000 employees

Online marketplace for buying and selling cars

No salary listed

Chicago, IL, USA

Category
Data Management
Data Science
QA & Testing
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Quality Assurance (QA)
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Working towards a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Statistics or related major
Responsibilities
  • Build dashboards or reports to enable business stakeholders
  • Gather site data to analyze consumer behavior on Cars.com
  • QA data in standard dashboards and reporting for accuracy and completeness
  • Develop processes to alert when key KPIs are higher or lower than expected

Cars.com operates as a digital marketplace connecting car buyers and sellers. It provides consumers with essential tools and information, such as product details, pricing, and seller locations, to help them make informed decisions when purchasing vehicles. For automotive businesses like dealerships and manufacturers, Cars.com offers insights and data to understand market trends and consumer behavior, which can enhance their sales efforts. The platform generates revenue through advertising and subscription fees from these businesses for listings and access to consumer analytics. Cars.com aims to improve the car buying and selling experience by leveraging technology and data, making the process more efficient for both consumers and sellers.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1998

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing consumer interest in EVs boosts demand for Cars.com's EV listings and reviews.
  • AI-driven personalization can enhance user experience and increase customer engagement on Cars.com.
  • The shift towards subscription-based car ownership models opens new service opportunities for Cars.com.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging online automotive marketplaces could erode Cars.com's market share.
  • Direct-to-consumer sales models by manufacturers may reduce demand for Cars.com's services.
  • Stricter data privacy regulations could impact Cars.com's targeted advertising capabilities.

What makes Cars Commerce unique

  • Cars.com offers a comprehensive platform for both car buyers and sellers.
  • The platform provides valuable market insights and data analytics for automotive businesses.
  • Cars.com is recognized for its Best Of Awards, enhancing its brand credibility.

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