Data Scientist

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. 

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.  Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. 

VML Luxembourg

VML Luxembourg is one of the leading Amazon consulting agencies in Europe. Offering 360° services for Amazon, we have a diverse range of products and services in various sectors to ensure long-term sales growth, ranging from creating multilingual content and listings to all aspects of advertising, including sales promotion, PPC and programmatic campaigns. We are part of WPP, the world’s largest digital media agency, and manage WPP’s European Center of Excellence for Amazon (ACE) dedicated to maximising performance, driving sales and building brands on the Amazon platform.

The opportunity:

We are currently looking for a Data Scientist to help us develop new data-focused products that generate value-added benefits for our clients and improve our internal efficiency. As a Data Scientist, you will play a key role in leveraging best-in-class data modeling and analytics to support and collaborate with a team of PPC Specialists and Programmatic Specialists to drive profitable sales growth for our clients. 

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop an exciting career in a dynamic and fast-growing digital marketing company. Additionally, experience with Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) is considered a strong plus, allowing us to enhance our strategic decision-making capabilities. 

Please note the selection process will be conducted in English.

Please send over your CV in English.

What you’ll be doing:

Data Science & Predictive Modeling: 

• Apply statistical techniques, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization methods to uncover patterns, trends, and correlations.
• Develop predictive models to forecast future outcomes, such as customer behavior, sales trends, or market demand.
• Write automation scripts to process and analyze data efficiently, improving workflows and reducing manual tasks.
• Develop and implement advanced time series forecasting, recommendation engines, and budget forecasting models.

Amazon Marketing Cloud & Retail Media Data: 

• Work with event-level datasets provided by Amazon to optimize Retail Commerce & Media strategies.
• Define and integrate new SQL data models into our business processes, enhancing marketing strategies and consulting capabilities.
• Stay ahead of the latest trends in retail media, helping our enterprise clients gain a strategic advantage.

Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) - Optional: 

• Experience or interest in Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) is a plus.
• Contribute to the development of MMM methodologies to optimize media budget allocation across various channels.
• Support model calibration using first-party data, sales performance metrics, and marketing effectiveness indicators.

What we want from you:

Technical Expertise: 

• Python Proficiency: Strong experience in data transformation, analysis, scripting, and automation. Hands-on experience with ETL, machine learning, and optimization techniques.
• Machine Learning Expertise: Solid understanding of machine learning techniques, including model development, training, and evaluation. Experience with AWS SageMaker and Vertex AI is highly valued.
• Strong SQL & Data Warehouse Skills: Expert knowledge in SQL for defining new event-level data models is a must. Previous experience with dbt (Data Build Tool) or alternative tools for data transformation is considered a big plus.

Industry Experience & Interest: 

• Media and/or Retail Experience: Prior experience in e-commerce, retail media, or digital advertising is a strong plus.
• Generative AI Interest: Interest in generative AI solutions and training techniques to accelerate data analytics.
• Marketing Mix Modeling (Optional): Familiarity with MMM frameworks is a strong advantage but not required.

Work Experience & Other Requirements: 

• Extensive experience in data science or an engineering role with strong data science exposure.
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).
• EU working permit is required.

What we can offer you:

Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we’ll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We’ll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.

AT VML Enterprise Solutions

Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands.

We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We’ve built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.

As our business grows internationally, we’re looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client’s successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction. 

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