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Location: FL
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: Undergraduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
Using segmentation tools to create mailing lists for large direct mailings and catalog mailings. Transmit files to printer, create instructions for printing, proof, and do analysis after results are returned.
Job Requirements
Any bachelor's degree, but math or computer science or statistics may be preferred. Experience with segmentation programs a plus (E.Piphany, SAS, Teradata, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Uppers
Uses critical thinking skills. Seen as a valuable company resource because we know so much about consumer data and the database. Good position to move up with in the company. Lots of opportunities in present company and this job looks good on the resume of a marketer or IT candidate. Lots to learn which is applicable in other positions.
Downers
Often, you may have a boss who knows less than you, which can be frustrating. Higher-ups have a hard time understanding what we need to do the job effectively and in timely manner. Job is very detail-oriented. Involves lots of checking and re-checking of results.
Lifestyle
Not much overtime required. Very rare to have opportunities to nosh with vendors, travel. Dress code business casual, no jeans on Fridays. No company social events. Diversity is good but Corporate culture pretty bad.
Compensation
52,000, no stock options or bonus eligibility. $3k sign-on bonus. Good benefits but only $2k tuition reimbursement.
Advice to Jobseekers
Job outlook good for future. Try to get experience at a company that has a reputable software package. Learn SQL if possible. Our company seems to have trouble keeping these positions filled.

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