Growth Analyst, Digital Product & CRM; Loyalty

Overview

Do you hunger for more? Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast‑paced, friendly environment. We are where good vibes and great careers are a way of life! What started as a small antique store in 1977 has become a nationally recognized neighborhood sandwich shop with over 400 locations across the United States.

But toasty sandwiches are only as good as the people behind them. And yes, we’ve got the best. Ready to join our growing Potbelly Nation?

• Competitive pay with performance-based annual raises!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Domestic Partnership Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• FSA and HSA with Employer Contribution
• Commuter Benefit Program
• Retirement Savings 401(k) WITH company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Discount Program
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Career growth opportunities

If hired, you must meet and maintain all eligibility requirements to qualify

At Potbelly, we believe in feeding smiles - and that starts with understanding and connecting with our guests through data, insights, and innovation.

The Growth Analyst, Digital Product & CRM (Loyalty) transforms data into meaningful insights that drive guest engagement, digital adoption, and loyalty growth. You'll sit at the intersection of product, marketing, and analytics - using data to shape strategy, fuel experimentation, and deliver experiences that make every digital interaction count.

This role influences the digital product roadmap through behavioral and loyalty insights, partners with product managers and UX to measure and improve feature performance and adoption, and uses experimentation and analytics to optimize our digital experiences across app, web, and ordering platforms. You'll balance both marketing and product KPIs, helping Potbelly create seamless, guest-centered experiences that deliver measurable business impact.

1. Lead a Culture of Experimentation

• Design and execute A/B and multivariate tests across digital product features, CRM, and loyalty channels.
• Develop structured testing roadmaps prioritizing high‑impact hypotheses and ensuring statistical rigor.
• Define success metrics for feature launches, campaigns, and guest engagement initiatives.
• Embed experimentation frameworks into both marketing and product development cycles.

2. Elevate Product Analytics

• Partner with Product and UX to define KPIs and measure feature adoption, engagement, and retention across digital touchpoints.
• Translate user behavior, journey flow, and loyalty data into actionable insights that influence the digital product roadmap.
• Identify friction points and growth opportunities across app, web, and online ordering experiences.
• Conduct post‑launch analyses to evaluate feature success and guide future iterations.

3. Analyze and Optimize Campaign & Loyalty Performance

• Monitor CRM, loyalty, and digital campaign performance to identify lift drivers and engagement trends.
• Build dashboards and reports that balance marketing and product KPIs - from conversion rates and redemptions to feature adoption and guest lifetime value.
• Conduct control group and lift analyses to measure impact across channels and audiences.
• Recommend optimization strategies for targeting, offers, and personalization based on test results.

4. Strengthen Data Infrastructure & Collaboration

• Work closely with Data and Martech teams to enhance measurement, testing, and reporting capabilities.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of data across loyalty, CRM, and product analytics systemsli>
• Automate dashboards and standardize KPIs for a unified view of digital performance.
• Partner cross‑functionally to align data insights with business, product, and marketing goals.

5. Communicate Insights that Drive Action

• Present insights in clear, compelling narratives that connect data to guest behavior and business strategy.
• Influence decisions across Marketing, Product, and Leadership through data storytelling.
• Act as a trusted advisor on experimentation, performance management, and digital optimization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Economics, or a…