Retail Research Specialist

Accenture in India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Research in India is seeking a Retail Research Specialist to support thought leadership and client research projects globally. You will help lead small research assignments and contribute to larger studies led by senior researchers, focusing on retail channels, consumer behavior, sourcing, and data-driven storytelling.

You will work across international teams, develop insights from diverse data sources, and present findings with a clear narrative to practice leads and executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering preferred.
• Full-time masters or postgraduate degree in business (MBA/economics).
• 3–6 years of business experience in consulting, think tank, or research.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support development of insights through market analysis.
• Review trends and conduct structured research guided by seniors.
• Analyze large datasets and interpret results using visualization tools.
• Update in-house models and provide results to practice when needed.
• Develop insights and compelling business narratives with leads.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Masters or MBA

Tools

Power BI

Qlik

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

AI tools

Job description

"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 include:

• 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, preferably 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: As soon as possible