Job Description:
Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For more than 35 years, we have put people at the heart of our approach to digital business transformation.
As the only integrated experience consultancy in the world with a heritage in data science and performance, Merkle delivers holistic, experiences that support growth, engagement, and loyalty.
Merkle’s expertise has earned recognition as a “Leader” by top industry analyst firms, in categories such as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management.
With more than 16,000 employees, Merkle operates in 30+ countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. For more information, visit www.merkle.com.
The role
We are looking for an experienced BI Developer, having extensive experience with BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, Qlik Sense, or similar. Expertise in data modelling and storytelling are essential, together with stakeholder management skills and a problem-solving mindset. This position requires a combination of robust technical expertise and effective interpersonal skills, as independent end-to-end project execution is expected.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work with an innovative organisation in a growing team. Exposure will go beyond technology and focus on outcomes driven solution implementation, in an array of verticals. While the position is in the BI Practice, it will offer regular exposure to all areas of the business by sheer virtue of the role. The BI Developer role will serve both internal and external customers and therefore be client facing.
Your working time will be split between our offices, work at client sites, and remotely (from home) for Merkle’s valued clients.
What you'll do
Develop & Maintain BI Solutions – design, build, and optimize dashboards, reports, and data pipelines using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik
End-to-End Project Delivery – work on BI projects from scoping and data extraction to visualisation and stakeholder training
Ensure Data Accuracy & Security – work with data engineers to maintain data integrity and comply with industry regulations
Work Closely with Clients – gather requirements, present insights, and provide recommendations to clients and internal teams
Stay Ahead of New BI Tools & Features – continuously explore new technologies and industry trends, including AI & augmented analytics, to improve our data capabilities
Contribute to Development of the Team – help develop more junior team members with technical support and guidance. Share details of recent project solutions, transfer knowledge and discoveries in bi-weekly team catch ups
What we are looking for in you
3+ years in a data/reporting analyst role - preferably in an agency, consultancy, or client-facing environment
Proficiency in reporting tools - Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, SQL, and Excel
Strong problem-solving skills - the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Interest in AI Assisted Analytics – demonstrate comprehension and articulate knowledge of emerging augmented analytics features, including Copilot, Insight Advisor, and Tableau Pulse.
Excellent presentation and storytelling skills - simplify complex data topics for diverse audiences
Ability to manage multiple client accounts – stay organised & meet deadlines efficiently
Knowledge of Industry Metrics - familiarity with key performance indicators (KPIs) in marketing, finance, or other relevant industries
Project Management Skills - familiarity with an array of project management techniques and tools
A few of the benefits
You'll have a great compensation package, private health & dental insurance, corporate discounts and career development through Dentsu University, and free access to LinkedIn learning
29+ days of annual leave (25 days of regular holidays, birthdays off and 3 additional wellness days)
We also offer the opportunity to volunteer for up to 2 days per year and tend to close down the agency between Christmas and New Years
You'll have a hybrid working schedule, with flexible start/end hours
Inclusion and Diversity
At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected], quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.
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Location:
LondonBrand:
MerkleTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
Permanent
