The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
University Graduate (Quantitative Fields)
0-1 year post-graduationSkills to master
- Transitioning academic knowledge to business problems, mastering our specific tech stack (SQL, Tableau), and understanding marketing terminology.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully completing initial onboarding and training modules.
- Consistently delivering accurate data pulls and basic reports on time.
- Proactively asking clarifying questions and demonstrating a keen interest in learning.
- 2
Internship Conversion
6-12 months as an internSkills to master
- Deepening knowledge of our internal data structures, building relationships with key stakeholders, and taking on more complex tasks.
You're ready to move on when
- Positive feedback from managers and mentors during the internship.
- Demonstrating consistent improvement in technical skills and business understanding.
- Proactively identifying small areas for improvement or efficiency during their internship.
- 3
Other Entry-Level Analytical Roles
1-2 years in a related data or business analyst roleSkills to master
- Adapting existing analytical skills to marketing-specific challenges, learning customer segmentation methodologies, and understanding marketing campaign cycles.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully applying previous data experience to new marketing contexts.
- Quickly picking up our specific marketing data platforms (CDP, CRM).
- Showing enthusiasm for customer behaviour analysis and marketing impact.


