About the RoleThe Merchant Growth Analyst role is a unique opportunity to have a direct impact on the success of Uber Eats in South Africa. You will support the South African business and Merchant team by developing a deep, quantitative understanding of local market dynamics, analyzing Merchant behaviors, experimenting with different growth tactics & products to determine which ones work optimally, and jumping on challenges as they emerge.This role calls for a combination of communication and stakeholder management skills, strong data and process-driven thinking, and the interpersonal ability to work with teams across the business. Further, as Uber Eats remains a fast-paced environment, we are looking for a highly adaptable candidate who can switch between long-term strategic initiatives one moment and pivot into rapid, tactical actions the next & someone ready to roll up their sleeves & get the work doneWhat You’ll DoImprove or innovate new processes by identifying operational areas of improvement to keep the Merchant team as efficient as possibleLead projects that leverage data and analytics to develop an in-depth understanding of our Merchants (compelling ‘stories’ and synthesized insights) and acquisition/growth funnel performance. Identify opportunity areas, influence cross-functional partners, and execute projects to deliver sustained and material growthProvide insights to understand the business context and market opportunity, surface gaps and opportunities, and develop business plans to build cross-functional alignment on actions to improve Merchant’s success and business growthOwn data analysis and visualization, and communicate the outcomes/insights to various stakeholders to aid strategic decisions that lead to improved Merchant experienceUnderstand, track, and improve metrics such as Merchant lifecycle, quality, and profitabilityDevelop, maintain, and communicate detailed reporting models to assist decision-making for promotions, acquisition, engagement, and re-engagement of Merchants.Basic Qualifications5+ years of working experience with proven and relevant experience in consulting, analytics, or operations is preferredBachelor or advanced degree in Finance, Engineering, Business Administration or equivalentStrong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize & manage multiple initiatives & requests simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentProblem-solving: Being able to solve issues that involve people, things, and processes by using logic, common sense, and data.Collaborate: Work with internal and external customers to create new ways for merchants to grow on the platform and improve their growth, understanding how to marry the goals of Uber Eats and the merchant for mutually beneficial programmingPreferred QualificationsProficiency in Excel/ Google Sheets & SQLManagement consulting, business growth operations, or strategy work in a large organization (2+ years preferred)We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let’s move the world forward, together.Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber’s cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@uber.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr