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 for our clients as well as for company's internal efficiency. As a Data Scientist, you will be vital in contributing to our efforts as an industry leader by creating best-in-class data modelling and science to support and collaborate with a team of PPC Specialists and Programmatic specialists to drive profitable sales growth for our clients. The successful candidate has great opportunities to develop an exciting career in a dynamic and fast-growing digital marketing company.

What you'll be doing:

• Data Science: 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 data workflows and reducing manual tasks.
• Predictive Data Models: Utilize our rich datasets to develop and implement advanced predictive models, including time series forecasting, recommendation engines, and budget forecasting. Your work will directly impact our ability to predict business outcomes and drive strategic decisions.
• Amazon Marketing Cloud: Work with event-level datasets provided by Amazon around Retail Commerce & Media. You will be responsible in define new SQL data models and integrate them into our business processes, enhancing our marketing strategies, and consulting capabilities.
• Rich Commerce Datasets: Stay ahead of the latest trends in retail media. As a part of our team, you will contribute to our position as a best-in-class data integrator. You will actively participate in the dynamic retail media world and leverage our rich commerce datasets to provide our enterprise clients with strategic advantages

What we want from you:

• Python Proficiency: Strong knowledge of Python is essential for data transformations, analysis, scripting, and data automation. Experience in ETL, machine learning and linear/non-linear optimization techniques.
• Machine Learning Expertise: Possess a strong understanding of machine learning techniques, including model development, training, and evaluation, for solving various data-driven problems. You possess good understanding of services like AWS Sagemaker and Vertex AI.
• Strong SQL & Data Warehouse Skills: Expert knowledge in SQL for defining new data models on top of event-level data is an absolute must. Previous experience with dbt (data build tool), or alternative tools, highlighting your ability to perform complex data transformations and manage data workflows efficiently is considered a big plus.
• Media and/or Retail Experience: Previous working experience in e-commerce or advertising space is considered as a major plus.
• Interest in Generative AI: An interest in generative AI solutions and training techniques, which can be applied to accelerate data analytics.
• Work Experience: 5+ years of working experience in data science roles, or engineer role with data scientists.
• Languages: Fluency in English, any further language is a plus
• EU working permit

What we can offer you:

• Your work adapts to your personal circumstances and individual job requirements - take advantage of our flexi time.
• Train your skills with our internal education and training programs that offer a wide range of personal and professional development courses.
• 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.