Location Strategy & Insight Analyst 1 year industry Placement

TN United Kingdom; Bury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Location Strategy & Insight Analyst for a one-year placement in Bury. This role focuses on supporting the assessment of store investment opportunities across the UK and Europe. You'll be responsible for maintaining key databases, analyzing performance metrics, and producing competitor reports. Ideal candidates will be studying Geography, Business, or Marketing, with strong analytical and communication skills. Join a dynamic team and enjoy benefits like staff discounts and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Staff discount on qualifying purchases

Discounted gym membership

Personal development opportunities

Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications

Qualifications

• Currently studying for a degree in Geography, Business, or Marketing.
• Numerate and analytical with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Location Strategy team’s assessment of store investment opportunities.
• Build and maintain key management information databases.

Skills

Geography

Business

Marketing

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Excel

Education

Degree in Geography

Degree in Business

Degree in Marketing

Job description

Location Strategy & Insight Analyst 1 year industry Placement, Bury

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

Responsible to: Department: Property

Location: Pilsworth, Bury – note that this is an office park location with limited public transport accessibility, please review before applying.

Hours:

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:

• Build and maintain key management information databases, including UK, European, and International Analogue Models, Competitors, and Shopping Centre KPIs.
• Support the running, mapping, and analysis of the Group checkout survey.
• Develop in-house global retail venue rankings to prioritize new store openings.
• Produce and distribute monthly competitor activity and impact reports.
• Be prepared to travel to assist with fieldwork supporting new store investment decisions.

Skills/Experience:

• Currently studying for a degree in Geography, Business, or Marketing.
• Passion for spatial analysis; experience with GIS programmes is not necessary.
• Numerate and analytical with high accuracy.
• Good understanding of Excel.
• Strong communication skills and a team player.

We offer our employees benefits such as:

• Staff discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
• Discounted gym membership
• Personal development opportunities
• Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications