Business Analytics & Innovation Analyst, Cox Automotive

Cox Automotive is a leading company in the automotive industry, and they are seeking a Business Analytics & Innovation Analyst to join their team. This role involves acquiring and analyzing dealer and broker performance data, providing insights to stakeholders, and developing reporting assets to support decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Delivers recurring performance analytics for Remote Dealer Services (RDS), tracking Core Client conversion (inspections-based methodology), Inspection Volume, Sales, and MMI Sales Conversion metrics, and communicates trends to RDS stakeholders
• Supports MMI reporting by validating sales conversion metrics against business-approved thresholds and correcting classification logic in coordination with business stakeholders
• Builds and maintains Trade Desk broker performance reporting (e.g., broker overview dashboards), incorporating impact tracking for new program initiatives and bid-activity metrics to support Trade Desk leadership decision-making
• Partners with Trade Desk and RDS stakeholders to translate ad hoc data requests into recurring, self-service reporting assets
• Investigates and resolves data discrepancies (e.g., ETL timing gaps, join logic errors) impacting RDS and Trade Desk reporting accuracy
• Works closely with allied / supported functions and commercial teams to understand business priorities and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Applies accepted methods and tools to identify, gather, develop and analyze appropriate datasets
• Takes responsibility for and delivers basic Business Intelligence work-streams, including revenue, marketplace, consumer and related analytics for designated business areas, data synthesis and insight generation, report development and distribution
• Produces business intelligence by querying data repositories and generating reports
• Works on standard, recurring and ad-hoc projects and analyses
• Assists in the development and enhancement of data pipelines, workflows and queries
• Manages the flow of information including integrity, efficiency, and availability of data

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree with 2+ years of experience, MS with up to 2 years' experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Understanding methods, techniques, and tools used for data analysis (SQL, Tableau, and Excel are a plus)
• Basic proficiency with Tableau or other BI tools to develop straightforward dashboards or charts
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of technical, process and business principles, industry practices and standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to interpret data patterns, break down business problems, and propose basic solutions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, open to feedback, share progress and ask questions to ensure alignment with team goals
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines
• Desire to continually learn and grow analytical skillset
• Requires physical ability and mental acuity to execute the duties of the position successfully within required timeframes to meet business requirements