Senior Analyst, Commercial Analytics

Recently named one of Entrepreneur magazine’s Top 100 Cannabis Leaders, Cresco Labs is one of the largest vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis operators in the United States. Cresco is built to become the most important company in the cannabis industry by combining the most strategic geographic footprint with one of the leading distribution platforms in North America. Employing a consumer-packaged goods (“CPG”) approach to cannabis, Cresco’s house of brands is designed to meet the needs of all consumer segments and includes some of the most recognized and trusted national brands including Cresco, Remedi and Mindy’s, a line of edibles created by James Beard Award-winning chef Mindy Segal. Sunnyside*, Cresco’s national dispensary brand is a wellness-focused retailer designed to build trust, education and convenience for both existing and new cannabis consumers. Recognizing that the cannabis industry is poised to become one of the leading job creators in the country, Cresco has launched the industry’s first national comprehensive Social Equity and Educational Development (SEED) initiative designed to ensure that all members of society have the skills, knowledge and opportunity to work in and own businesses in the cannabis industry. 

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco Labs Corporate is seeking a Senior Analyst to support our growing Commercial Strategy team in our Chicago headquarters (with the option to work remotely). Within this role, you will be responsible for integrating data science into our competitive strategy via advanced analysis of retail, wholesale, and industry data. 
This role will focus on identifying and providing actionable insights around emerging consumer behavior, using Cresco’s best-in-class data collection to create pricing strategies, new product offerings, and expansion plans in new markets.  The Senior Analyst will support a broad set of cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Operations, etc.), working closely with the Data Engineering and Business Intelligence teams to combine data from disparate sources, and should be comfortable working with big data.  A successful applicant must possess strong data and story-telling skills, effective verbal and written communications, and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment. This role reports into the Director of Commercial Analytics.

CORE JOB DUTIES 

• Take ownership of data projects and offer careful analysis and actionable insights
• Design and build dynamic dashboards and workbooks for tracking trends in consumer behavior and investigate surprises
• Efficiently summarize disparate sources of data, and clearly communicate essential findings to senior leadership
• Monitor performance of Cresco Labs product sales relative to the industry
• Use creative problem-solving skills to support ambiguous business problems, and develop models in which data is either incomplete or evolving
• Collaborate cross-functionally with department leads and other analysts to drive initiatives forward

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Operations, Computer Science, or Engineering with experience in statistical modeling
• 2+ years of experience in consulting, analytics, quantitative marketing, finance, or a related field
• Fluency with at least one statistical programming language (e.g., R, Python, Stata)
• Experience with point of sale and customer panel data strongly preferred
• Advanced Excel knowledge and proficiency with PowerPoint
• Familiarity with database management (SQL) and business intelligence tools (i.e., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus
• Understanding of regression, classification, A/B testing, and clustering techniques is also a plus
• Ability to understand business operations, processes, and translate data into business insights that “tell a story” or aid decision-making
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and communicate data and information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective time management and prioritization skills. Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills.

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D.  We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off.  Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry 

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.