Exciting Opportunity: Data Scientist, Go-To-Market at Whatnot (UK)

Whatnot is a cutting-edge livestream shopping platform and marketplace. We're redefining the future of ecommerce by merging community, shopping, and entertainment. As a remote-first company, we have hubs in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, and Germany, and we are staunchly committed to our values.

Join Us: Innovating Live Auctions

At Whatnot, we're revolutionizing live auctions across diverse categories such as sports, fashion, video games, and streetwear. Our platform features rigorous seller vetting and a strong community focus, creating a welcoming space for buyers and sellers to share their passions.

We're growing fast. Whatnot has been the fastest growing marketplace in the US over the past two years, and we're looking for forward-thinking problem solvers across various functional areas.

Your Role: Data Scientist, Go-To-Market

We're seeking an experienced Data Scientist to support our Go To Market (GTM) teams as they expand across product categories and geographic markets. You will collaborate with groups scaling Whatnot’s account management and marketing functions, focusing on supply growth, marketing metrics, logistics, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with GTM and International leads to identify improvements and opportunities using data science methodologies.
• Analyze the effectiveness of GTM strategies and adapt Whatnot’s tactics for new markets.
• Create actionable KPIs and produce high-quality dashboards to convey strategic insights.
• Improve product roadmaps through the analysis of marketplace trends, user behavior, and industry insights.
• Define and promote best practices within a data-informed culture.

About You

We're looking for intellectually curious and highly motivated individuals to become foundational members of our Data team. You will collaborate with our Category Expansion, Marketing, and Strategy & Operations teams to identify critical business goals, develop deep understandings of them, and design scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate is a critical thinker with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience working in fast-paced environments. Previous background in GTM, marketing, or high-growth startups is highly desirable.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the Data field.
• 3+ years in Data Analytics & Science supporting GTM, sales operations, marketing, or consulting roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Industry experience applying scientific methods to solve large-scale data problems.
• Proficiency with data warehouses and big data technologies such as Redshift, Snowflake, Big Query, Presto/Trino, Athena, Spark, DBT.
• Expertise in SQL for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with scripting languages like Python or R.
• Experience with time series forecasting, goal setting, and cohort analysis.
• Knowledge of sales team tools such as Salesforce or Hubspot.
• Proficiency in business intelligence and visualization tools.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including spring and winter breaks).
• Health Insurance options (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Work From Home Support including a $1,000 home office setup allowance and $150 monthly allowance for cell phone and internet.
• Care Benefits such as $450 monthly food allowance, $500 monthly wellness allowance, $5,000 annual childcare allowance, and a $20,000 lifetime family planning benefit.
• Retirement plans including a 401(k) with employer match up to 4% and international pension plans.
• Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paid parental leave with an additional one-month gradual return to work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. Our inclusive work culture benefits from the varied skills and experiences of our