Retail Research Specialist

Accenture PLC; Hyderabad; Vor Ort; INR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Accenture Research’s Retail team seeks a Retail Research Specialist to support thought leadership reports and client research across global markets. You’ll lead small projects and collaborate with senior researchers, translating data into compelling retail narratives.

Responsibilities include market analysis, data visualization, and developing insights on channels, consumer behavior, and digital disruption. Requires 3–6 years of relevant experience and strong interest in retail and technology.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering or related field.
• Full-time master’s/postgraduate degree in business, economics or equivalent.
• 3–6 years of business research/consulting experience or equivalent skills.

Aufgaben

• Assist and support development of insights through market analysis and trend reviews.
• Leverage traditional and innovative data sources to answer key questions.
• Analyze large datasets and interpret results using statistical methods and visualization.
• Update in-house models and present results to practice when needed.
• Develop insights and business narratives with research leads.
• Present findings clearly with a concise storyline for executives.

Kenntnisse

Secondary research

Market analysis

Data visualization

Power BI

Qlik

Financial analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Data interpretation

AI tool usage

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Master’s degree in business/MBA/economics

Tools

Power BI

Qlik

Jobbeschreibung

This role is part of Accenture Research’s global industry research team with a focus on the Retail Industry. Retail industry comprises of retailers and distributors, including supermarkets, specialty premium retailers and large mass-merchandise discounters.The Retail Research Specialist will support senior researchers and Accenture’s Retail industry leaders on both Thought Leadership reports / industry PoVs, as well as client research projects globally.Responsibilities will include leading small research projects and actively contributing to complex projects led by others.We are looking for a strong researcher with a passion for the retail industry and interest in key issues impacting the industry like channels, changing consumer behavior, sourcing, fulfillment, talent and data.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting and supporting the development of thought-provoking insights through market analysis and in-depth review of trends, guided by senior researchers.
• Drawing on both traditional and innovative data sources and research methodologies to explore key questions in a logical, structured manner.
• Analyzing large datasets and interpreting results using statistical techniques and data visualization tools
• Updating our proprietary in-house models and provides results to the practice when needed.
• Developing research insights and compelling business narratives alongside research leads.
• Presenting key findings in a structured and concise manner (with focus on insights).

"Hard" skills

• Ability to use techniques such as secondary research, company analysis, market analysis, strategic analysis frameworks, interview-based research and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and a proven ability to make sense out of data, with ability to analyze, visualize, and interpret
• Able to learn and embrace new sources, tools, and skills, including alternative modes of research delivery/data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Qlik etc.).
• Ability to make ethical use of AI tools for research such as ChatGPT, CoPilot and others
• Compiling reports/analysis with clear storyline and results.
• A basic understanding of the role of digital and technology in disrupting the retail industry.
• Able to write in a clear, concise, and compelling way
• Strong PowerPoint, Excel, and Word skills

"Soft" skills

• Strong interest in the Retail industry and Technology
• Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn more and grow
• Problem solver approach to work
• Proven ability to work effectively - independently, collaboratively, and virtually - in a global, multi-cultural, multi-time zone team
• Ability to present research findings to team and Accenture executives
• Strong communications skills and good interpersonal skills
• Strong professional qualities: client focus, decisiveness, integrity, resilience to stress against stretch goals and deadlines
• Ability to work on multiple engagement and geographies at any one time.

Additional Information

Reports to: Retail Research Lead

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree, preferable in a science or engineering.
• A full-time masters or a post graduate degree in business, such as business (MBA), economics or equivalent.

Work Experience

• 3+ to 6 years of business experience, preferably in a consulting environment, think tank, financial institution, or other 3rd party business research organization or demonstrated equivalent skill.

Location

1st preference - Hyderabad, India, 2nd preference – Bengaluru, India

Preferred start date

Preferred start date: As soon as possible

TBD

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