We're looking for a Retail Data Analyst to join our team in London / Dublin as part of our Consultancy function.
The role of the Retail Data Analyst/Researcher is to analyse our retailer harvest data and identify trends, changes and issues with the retailer activity. This will inform both our Insights and Advisory teams in order to be able to tailor our recommendations based on retailer specific activity and to understand the information needs for both tactical and strategic projects.
You will be asked to develop deep knowledge of top retailers and support actionable insights for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
Research & Analysis - Analyze markets, the industry (i.e. digital retail) and strategies, identifying best practices; conduct qualitative research and data analysis to support advisory programs
Forecasting / Modelling - Forecast and/or model growth for a market, retailer, category, etc. using Edge and/or 3rd party tools for inclusion in projects
Content Development - Builds presentations, best practice case studies and other support materials to assist in client engagements
Delivers Actionable Insight - on future retail strategies, and implications tied to client's core business objectives, roles, responsibilities, structure and measurements, and identifies potential growth opportunities and necessary capabilities for growth
Present Research - to clients virtually (through webinars & videoconferences) and in-person (e.g. speeches, workshops and company-led events)
Collaboration - Partners with other Advisory team members to execute projects on a right-first-time basis
This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities you are required to deliver.
Your Experience
4-year college degree
1+ years analytics, consulting or research experience
Knowledge of the digital retail industry, retailers' strategies and manufacturer/retailer ways of working
Effective communication skills (written & verbal)
Experience with Excel and PowerPoint
What We Offer
London
Our benefits package incorporates what we’re passionate about – unlocking your future, overall well-being and sustainability – whilst giving you control over your benefits.
25 days of holiday per year – with the option to buy or sell between 1-5 days
Great learning and development opportunities
Pension, Private Medical and Dental Insurance plans
Life Assurance; Income Protection and Critical Illness covers
Option to opt into the Ascential Shares Scheme
Volunteering opportunities
Season ticket loans
In addition, we offer flexible benefit packages that include Cycle to Work; Retail Vouchers; Gourmet Card; Gym Flex, Health Assessments and Will Writing.
We also place great importance on health, lifestyle and wellbeing consistently, in which you will have the options to fuel up on free fruit, attend yoga sessions, join our running club, or perhaps taking up on a lunchtime massages.
Ireland
Our benefits package incorporates what we’re passionate about – unlocking your future, overall well-being and sustainability – whilst giving you control over your benefits.
25 days of holiday per year
Health Insurance – Laya Secure Plus
Tax Saver Travel Tickets
Bike to Work Scheme
Pension (On Passing Probation)
Inclusive Workforce
At Ascential, our goal is to create a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable in bringing their authentic selves to work. We want all Ascential people to feel included and truly empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals.
Everyone who applies will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based upon race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.
If you have any accessibility requirements that would make you more comfortable during the application and interview process, please let us know so that we can support you.
For more information on our culture, visit Ascential.com.
About Edge
Edge by Ascential™ delivers some of the industry’s most accurate and actionable sales-driving data, insights and advisory solutions for global brands and retailers looking to win in today’s ecommerce-driven world.
Formerly Brand View, Clavis Insight, One Click Retail and PlanetRetail RNG, Edge by Ascential was launched in October of 2018, bringing four brands under one roof. Our market leading products are a product of our people and we are always in the market for top talent.
If you are interested in progressing your career, this position represents a great opportunity to join our team at an exciting stage in its development and expansion. Edge is headquartered in London, with offices in the USA, UK, China, Germany and France. Find out more at www.ascentialedge.com
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