Marketing Data Scientist Posted on 9 / 25 / 2025 USA Information Technology Requisit

Job Summary

The Data Scientist role is responsible for using their skillset to create recommendations for complex business decisions for Marketing at Polaris using a wide variety of data science techniques – from exploratory data analysis to predictive analytics. In addition to advanced analytics skills, the ideal candidate is proficient at integrating and preparing large and varied datasets, designing and implementing production algorithm scoring, and communicating results effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Your focus will be on Marketing Analytics across Polaris, optimizing decisions related to marketing personalization, channel performance and media investment. You are primarily a data scientist but are passionate about developing advanced end-to-end analytics and technology solutions that drive value for the business and customer.

Our Data Scientistsare instrumental in using data to help drive Polaris forward as we pioneer product breakthroughs and enriching experiences that help people work and play outside.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Acquire a deep understanding of marketing and business problems facing Polaris and develop end-to-end data driven solutions

Extract, cleanse, and combine large datasets from multiple sources and systems

Perform exploratory and targeted analyses, with a wide variety of statistical methods including clustering, regression, decision tree / random forest, time series, neural network, and others

Collaborate cross-functionally to arrive at actionable insights

Synthesize results with business input to drive measurable change and effectively communicate technical analyses and results to business management

Integrate and productionize model results into both cloud and edge compute hardware platforms

Ensure quality of data & solutions throughout development process

Utilize existing templates to diligently write up findings and results for storage in a central location

Collect feedback from business users to continuously improve data science products

Manage suite of customer, personalization, and marketing algorithms and apply to business problems

Marketing test design and best practices for measurement

Leverage knowledge of marketing operations to identify opportunities for new marketing algorithms and new variables to introduce into existing algorithms

Developing new in platform marketing measurement tools with Meta, Tradedesk and Google

Support development of innovative Marketing capabilities that leverage technology advancements by synthesizing complex datasets and providing predictive algorithms

Support Marketing team with statistical expertise consulting and apply to test results or marketing performance

Skills & Knowledge

Bachelor’s degree in Applied Statistics / Mathematics, Data or Computer Science, or work experience equivalent. Advanced degree in a quantitative field preferred

2+ years of professional work experience (post schooling & internships) in a predictive analytics-focused role

Strong understanding of statistical methods and predictive / analytical modeling techniques and practices

Strong experience with one or more data mining / predictive modeling tools : SQL, R, Python, Snowflake

Proficient with one or more data visualization tools : Tableau, Power BI

Experience with data preparation, rationalization, and processing in a cloud environment - Azure a plus

Ability to effectively foster cross-functional relationships across various teams (e.g., data & analytics teams, sales, supply chain, etc.) and develop a good view of how the business operates so that analytical results can be framed in a business context.

Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple work requests and projects. Ability to take on diverse ad-hoc data science requests involving multiple factors that have various scope / goals

High energy and results oriented. Looking to make improvements and change

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions

Limited travel may be required

This position is not eligible for sponsorship

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $85,000 to $112,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.

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To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture.At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generousmatching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE : PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER, RZR and Polaris GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see : Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov)

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