Data Consultant (German)

Assent is the leading solution for supply chain sustainability tailored for the world's top-tier, sustainability-driven manufacturers. Hidden risks riddle supply chains, many of which weren't built with sustainability in mind. That's where we step in. With insights from experts, Assent is the tool manufacturers trust for comprehensive sustainability.

We are proud to announce that Assent has crossed the US $100M ARR milestone, granting us Centaur Status. This accomplishment, reached just 8 years following our Series A, makes us the first and only Certified B Corporation in North America's SaaS sustainability industry to celebrate this milestone. 

Our journey from $5 million to US $100M ARR in just eight years has been marked by significant growth and achievements. With our $350 million US funding led by Vista Equity Partners, we're posed for even greater expansion and are on the lookout for outstanding team members to join our mission. 

Hybrid Work Model

At Assent, we proudly embrace a remote-first work model, valuing the flexibility and autonomy it provides our team. We also acknowledge the intangible benefits of occasional in-person workdays. For team members situated within 50kms/31 miles of our five global offices in Ottawa, Eldoret, Penang, Columbus, and Amsterdam, you can expect to come into the office at least one day a week. Similarly, those near our co-working spaces in Nairobi and Toronto are encouraged to work onsite once a month. 

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Data Consulting, the Data Consultant serves as a primary point of contact regarding data quality for assigned client accounts. Through ongoing consultation, implementation support and issue resolution, the Data Consultant ensures client meet their business goals using best in class data practices. 

Key Requirements and Responsibilities

• Manage your own book of business build trusted advisor partnerships and client relationships and act as the primary point of contact for all data needs 
• Develop documentation covering all clients data assets, processes and best practices 
• Deliver client presentations, trainings and knowledge transfer sessions 
• Guide existing clients to keep data updated and optimized for success
• Conduct strategy sessions, workshops and ongoing consultation aligned with Assent's data standards and processes
• Proactively monitor client data and systems to ensure ongoing data quality and accuracy 
• Perform ad hoc analysis, report development and troubleshooting as needed. 
• Maintain expertise in Assent's products, features and roadmap to help clients maximize value 
• Identify process improvements, technical issues and make recommendations 
• Proactively identify data risks, assess potential impacts, and collaborate with internal teams to implement effective mitigation strategies 
• Collaborate cross- functionally to continually enhance Assent's data solutions and client experience 

This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may be altered and/or added from time to time to meet business needs.

Your Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

We strongly value your talent, energy and passion. It will also be valuable to Assent if you have the following qualifications,

• Minimum 3-4 years related work experience;
• Proven track record of building trusted advisory relationships
• Proven ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non technical audiences
• Great verbal and written communication skills in English as well as an additional language in either German, Italian or French is highly desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills - able to leverage all Excel functions to analyze and report complex datasets;
• Excellent understanding of data management and analysis principles;

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the aforementioned duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Assent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Assent Europe is Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This position allows for remote working from anywhere within Germany or the UK 

At Assent, we are uniquely positioned to make meaningful, impactful changes in the world around us. If you believe in doing work that matters, we want you to join our team.

Life at Assent 

• Wellness: We believe that you and your family’s well being is important. As a result, we offer vacation time that increases with tenure, comprehensive benefits packages (details vary by country), life leave days and more.

• Financial Benefits: It’s not all about the money – well, it’s a little about the money. We understand that financial health is important and we offer a competitive base salary, a corporate bonus program, and more.

• Life at Assent: There is purpose beyond your work. We provide our team members with volunteer days, flexible work options and opportunities to get involved in corporate giving initiatives.

• Lifelong Learning: At Assent, curiosity is not only valued but encouraged. You will receive professional development days that are available to you the day you start.

• Work The Way That Works for You: Your work and life should be balanced in a way that is purposeful for you. We offer flexible working environments for our team. Choose a space that meets your unique needs.

At Assent, we are committed to growing and sustaining an environment where our team members feel included, valued, and heard. Our diversity and equal opportunity practices are guided and championed by our Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion includes recruiting and retaining team members from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and fostering a culture of belonging where all team members are included, treated with dignity and respect, promoted on their merits, and placed in positions to contribute to business success.

If you require assistance or accommodation throughout any part of the interview and selection process, please contact talent@assent.com and we will be happy to help.