Location Strategy & Insight Analyst 1 Year Industry Placement

JD GROUP; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Location Strategy Data Analyst to support their assessment of store investment opportunities. This role involves building management databases, analyzing competitor activities, and assisting with fieldwork for new store investments. The ideal candidate will be passionate about spatial analysis and possess strong analytical skills. With flexible working options and a supportive team environment, this position offers an excellent opportunity for personal development and growth. Join a company that values its employees and provides a range of benefits, including discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Incremental Holiday Allowance

Staff Discount

Colleague Bike Discount

Discounted Gym Membership

Personal Development Opportunities

Access to Apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Currently studying for a degree in Geography, Business or Marketing.
• Passion for spatial analysis and high levels of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain key management information databases.
• Support running and analysis of the Group checkout survey.
• Produce monthly competitor activity reports.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Excel

Geographical Knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Geography

Degree in Business

Degree in Marketing

Job description

Location Strategy Data Analyst – Placement

JD Sports Fashion Plc is a leading international multi-channel retailer of sports, outdoor and fashion brands.

Responsible to:

Location Strategy Data Analytics Manager

Department:

Property

Location:

Pilsworth, Bury – the candidate should note that this is an office park location which has some, but limited, public transport accessibility, so please review before applying.

Hours:

40 Hours Per Week – flexible working available with a minimum 60% of working hours to be office based.

Expected Start Date:

June/July 2025

Role Overview:

The primary responsibility of this position is to support the Location Strategy team’s assessment of store investment opportunities across the UK, Europe, and other International regions, through the distribution of key reports, maintenance of information databases, and performance analysis.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Build and maintain key management information databases, including UK, European and International Analogue Models, Competitors, and Shopping Centre KPIs.
2. Support the running, mapping, and analysis of the Group checkout survey.
3. Development of in-house Global retail venue rankings to prioritise new store openings.
4. Produce and distribute monthly competitor activity and impact reports.
5. Prepared to travel to assist with fieldwork to support the business case for new store investment.

Skills/Experience:

1. Currently studying for a degree in Geography, Business or Marketing.
2. Passion for spatial analysis - experience of GIS programmes not a necessity.
3. Numerate and analytical with high levels of accuracy.
4. A good understanding of Excel.
5. Strong communication skills and a good team player.

Benefits:

1. We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:
2. Incremental Holiday Allowance
3. Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
4. Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme
5. Discounted Gym membership
6. Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work
7. Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications