Director, Business Insights

Summary

Join OLIPOP as their Director of Business Insights and lead the development and execution of data-driven strategies to support business decision-making and performance optimization. You will oversee reporting solutions, establish BI as the single source of truth, and collaborate with stakeholders. This pivotal role requires technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership to transform data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader and hands-on practitioner capable of driving measurable business impact. This fast-paced environment offers personal growth and responsibility. OLIPOP values humility, aspiration, commitment, and integrity.

Requirements

• 10+ years in business intelligence, analytics, or related roles with at least 3 years in a leadership position
• Proven track record of delivering impactful insights that influence business outcomes
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and large-scale projects
• Experience working with SPINS, Nielsen, Circana, Numerator, Luminate, 84.51 and other syndicated, retailer and insights platforms
• Proficiency in BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau or QlikView in PC & Mac environments
• Strong understanding of SQL, data visualization techniques, and statistical analysis
• Familiarity with data governance principles and enterprise architecture
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Deep understanding of industry-specific metrics and processes within consumer packaged goods (CPG)
• Expertise in change management to drive organizational adoption of analytics initiatives
• Deeply passionate about Olipop, and inspired by what we represent. Has the desire and hunger to make an impact
• Enthusiastic and comfortable working in an early stage company. Ability to think rapidly in a growing and changing environment
• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously – you can run with something from beginning to end
• Works well with ambiguity and asks the right questions to get at the solution
• Strong planning, organization and project management skills, along with excellent interpersonal, written/oral communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Suite

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for business insights and reporting to support organizational objectives
• Drive the adoption of data-driven decision-making across all levels of the organization
• Act as a key advisor to executives by presenting actionable insights and recommendations based on data analysis
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration within the team
• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and improvement of dashboards, reports, and analytical tools to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all reporting deliverables
• Conduct deep-dive analyses to uncover trends, opportunities, and risks
• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., marketing, sales, finance) to identify data needs and provide tailored insights
• Collaborate with IT to ensure robust data pipelines and infrastructure
• Communicate complex analytical findings in a clear, concise manner to non-technical stakeholders
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in business intelligence
• Lead initiatives to improve analytics processes, tools, and methodologies
• Drive the development of predictive models and advanced analytics solutions

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with team collaboration tools such as Slack and Zoom

Benefits

$150,000 - $175,000 base salary + bonus