Retail Intelligence Analyst

Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy collaborating across teams to drive innovation? Join us as a Retail Intelligence Analyst, where your analytical skills will help shape strategic decisions and uncover growth opportunities in the retail landscape.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, identifying trends, and making meaningful contributions to business initiatives. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values curiosity, creativity, and continuous improvement.

• Analyze retail data using tools such as Cognos, IRI, Nielsen, Spectra, and POS systems to support client competitiveness and market strategy.
• Interpret complex datasets and translate them into clear, actionable business insights and operational requirements.
• Recommend process improvements by identifying inefficiencies and proposing enhanced procedures.
• Create and deliver compelling data visualizations that support decision-making and align with current visualization trends.
• Build ad hoc reports for cross-functional teams and leadership on a need basis.
• Continuously improve systems by evaluating current practices and designing innovative modifications.
• Collaborate with team members to share discoveries and drive process innovation across the organization.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Experience:

• 1–3 years of relevant work experience in data analysis or retail intelligence.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or management experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, graphs, macros, etc.).
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills using data.
• Experience with ACNielsen NITRO, IRI Xlerate, Spectra, and proprietary retail systems is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable working in Windows environments and using tools for word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, email, and database management.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work collaboratively in a team setting.

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity and color perception required for data visualization and reporting tasks.

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Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.
Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world.
But it’s not just about what we do – it’s about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers.
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