Director of Growth Strategy and Analytics
Smart Circle International, Newport Beach, California, us, 92659
Director of Growth Strategy and Analytics
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates. Join to apply for the
Director of Growth Strategy and Analytics
role at
Smart Circle International
Base pay range $190,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr
The Director of Analytics is a commercially driven leader with deep expertise in sales performance and client relationship management across a portfolio of clients. A key focus will be analyzing sales trends and identifying opportunities to drive revenue and profitability through creative and complex incentive structures. This role also requires strong leadership skills to mentor and guide team members while contributing as an individual to deliver strategic insights and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of sales performance, consumer offers, volume and quality KPIs, and all revenue and commission drivers within the P&L.
Basics
Location: Hybrid, 3 days on-site at our Newport Beach, CA office
Compensation: $190,000-$220,000/year, commensurate with experience + bonus potential
Travel: Up to 10%
Reports To: Chief Analytics Officer
What You'll Do
Own financial and operational reporting for multiple campaigns and clients; analyze performance and drive profitability
Manage economic KPIs that reflect the health of the sales team, clients, and Smart Circle; adjust key levers such as compensation and consumer offers
Collaborate with executives and clients to design and implement incentive structures that drive growth and improve performance
Manage and model pro-forma P&Ls; analyze customer lifetime value and identify opportunities to increase revenue
Build and mentor a team with strong data fluency; deliver reporting and insights that are clear, intelligent, and actionable
Navigate and standardize complex, imperfect data sets; understand how data elements connect and impact reporting accuracy
Develop scalable processes and introduce structure to support a fast-paced, evolving environment
Serve as the primary contact for clients to assess campaign success, recommend strategic improvements, manage datasets, and resolve discrepancies
Ensure commissions are calculated accurately, efficiently, and on time
Apply strong data and modeling skills to build forecasts, evaluate compensation structures, identify trends, and recommend actions
Establish SOPs and best practices to bring organization and consistency to the greater Analytics Team
Experience and Qualifications
7+ years in FP&A, financial strategy, or revenue analytics
Proven success managing pro-forma P&Ls and driving profitability across multiple clients or business units
Experience working with sales organizations, incentive structures, and performance metrics
Deep understanding of sales KPIs, consumer offers, and revenue drivers
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a high‑performing team
Comfortable managing ambiguity and imperfect data while driving clarity and structure
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Smart Circle International is a leading broker of outsourced sales and customer acquisition services. We help clients and independently owned and operated sales companies grow together through versatile in‑person marketing and sales campaigns inside retailers, businesses and through door‑to‑door canvassing. We have corporate offices in Newport Beach and Toronto. Visit to learn more!
Why You'll Love It Here Smart Circle is committed to cultivating an environment that sparks curiosity, encourages bold thinking, and supports continuous development. We believe people thrive when they’re in roles that align with their strengths and ambitions, so we make space for individuals to stretch and explore new possibilities. Your next move matters so if you're looking for a place where ambition is celebrated and growth is tangible, Smart Circle may be the place for you!
Total Rewards Full‑time positions qualify for a benefits package that includes vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, medical (with an HSA plan option), dental, vision, and company‑paid basic life insurance, opportunity to enroll in voluntary life plans, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with employer match, employee referral program, home office stipend and opportunities for team building, growth, and development. Team members have on‑demand access to an LMS with a variety of courses to further their professional and personal development.
Equal Opportunity Employer Smart Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to grow, regardless of background or identity. We recruit, hire, evaluate, and promote based on talent and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability status, or any other protected characteristic under state or federal law. Discrimination or harassment of any kind has no place here, and we expect every team member to uphold a culture of dignity and respect.
DISCLOSURE TO JOB APPLICANTS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT As part of your job application and our evaluation of your candidacy, we collect, receive, maintain, and use your personal information. The following is the personal information we may collect as part of the application process:
Personal contact details, such as name, title, address, telephone number, and email address;
Application information, such as your qualifications, skills, education, references, and other information that may be in your resume, cover letter, and materials you provide to us when applying for employment. xsgimln
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Marketing and Sales
Industries Advertising Services
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Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates. Join to apply for the
Director of Growth Strategy and Analytics
role at
Smart Circle International
Base pay range $190,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr
The Director of Analytics is a commercially driven leader with deep expertise in sales performance and client relationship management across a portfolio of clients. A key focus will be analyzing sales trends and identifying opportunities to drive revenue and profitability through creative and complex incentive structures. This role also requires strong leadership skills to mentor and guide team members while contributing as an individual to deliver strategic insights and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of sales performance, consumer offers, volume and quality KPIs, and all revenue and commission drivers within the P&L.
Basics
Location: Hybrid, 3 days on-site at our Newport Beach, CA office
Compensation: $190,000-$220,000/year, commensurate with experience + bonus potential
Travel: Up to 10%
Reports To: Chief Analytics Officer
What You'll Do
Own financial and operational reporting for multiple campaigns and clients; analyze performance and drive profitability
Manage economic KPIs that reflect the health of the sales team, clients, and Smart Circle; adjust key levers such as compensation and consumer offers
Collaborate with executives and clients to design and implement incentive structures that drive growth and improve performance
Manage and model pro-forma P&Ls; analyze customer lifetime value and identify opportunities to increase revenue
Build and mentor a team with strong data fluency; deliver reporting and insights that are clear, intelligent, and actionable
Navigate and standardize complex, imperfect data sets; understand how data elements connect and impact reporting accuracy
Develop scalable processes and introduce structure to support a fast-paced, evolving environment
Serve as the primary contact for clients to assess campaign success, recommend strategic improvements, manage datasets, and resolve discrepancies
Ensure commissions are calculated accurately, efficiently, and on time
Apply strong data and modeling skills to build forecasts, evaluate compensation structures, identify trends, and recommend actions
Establish SOPs and best practices to bring organization and consistency to the greater Analytics Team
Experience and Qualifications
7+ years in FP&A, financial strategy, or revenue analytics
Proven success managing pro-forma P&Ls and driving profitability across multiple clients or business units
Experience working with sales organizations, incentive structures, and performance metrics
Deep understanding of sales KPIs, consumer offers, and revenue drivers
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a high‑performing team
Comfortable managing ambiguity and imperfect data while driving clarity and structure
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Smart Circle International is a leading broker of outsourced sales and customer acquisition services. We help clients and independently owned and operated sales companies grow together through versatile in‑person marketing and sales campaigns inside retailers, businesses and through door‑to‑door canvassing. We have corporate offices in Newport Beach and Toronto. Visit to learn more!
Why You'll Love It Here Smart Circle is committed to cultivating an environment that sparks curiosity, encourages bold thinking, and supports continuous development. We believe people thrive when they’re in roles that align with their strengths and ambitions, so we make space for individuals to stretch and explore new possibilities. Your next move matters so if you're looking for a place where ambition is celebrated and growth is tangible, Smart Circle may be the place for you!
Total Rewards Full‑time positions qualify for a benefits package that includes vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, medical (with an HSA plan option), dental, vision, and company‑paid basic life insurance, opportunity to enroll in voluntary life plans, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with employer match, employee referral program, home office stipend and opportunities for team building, growth, and development. Team members have on‑demand access to an LMS with a variety of courses to further their professional and personal development.
Equal Opportunity Employer Smart Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to grow, regardless of background or identity. We recruit, hire, evaluate, and promote based on talent and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability status, or any other protected characteristic under state or federal law. Discrimination or harassment of any kind has no place here, and we expect every team member to uphold a culture of dignity and respect.
DISCLOSURE TO JOB APPLICANTS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT As part of your job application and our evaluation of your candidacy, we collect, receive, maintain, and use your personal information. The following is the personal information we may collect as part of the application process:
Personal contact details, such as name, title, address, telephone number, and email address;
Application information, such as your qualifications, skills, education, references, and other information that may be in your resume, cover letter, and materials you provide to us when applying for employment. xsgimln
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Marketing and Sales
Industries Advertising Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Smart Circle International by 2x
Get notified about new Director of Growth jobs in
Newport Beach, CA .