Location Strategy & Insight Analyst – Italy

Role Overview

The position offers an exciting opportunity to support the expansion of the Group’s store network across Italy. Your primary responsibility will be to provide detailed market analysis and accurate sales forecasts to ensure that capital investment is targeted at opportunities that deliver optimum returns. Additionally, you will undertake a wide range of location and consumer-related project work.

Responsibilities

1. Support the development and implementation of the JD Italy property strategy.
2. Prepare business cases (including catchment, demographic, competition, site visit, and detailed sales forecasts) for all store investment opportunities within your designated market area.
3. Travel to gain in-depth, on-the-ground knowledge of the store estate and retail hierarchy.
4. Work with the Data team to maintain and analyze key spatial databases (e.g., loyalty card/mobile/survey data, footfall, in-house Retail Venue rankings, analogue models) to identify key drivers of store performance.
5. Explore and support the development of sales forecasting techniques.
6. Undertake post-investment analysis to refine the store network plan and future assessments.
7. Promote the use of spatial, consumer, and online insights across business functions.
8. Support the Location Strategy team with ad hoc fieldwork, market research, and analysis across all existing and target territories.

What We're Looking For

1. At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
2. Strong passion for data, spatial analysis, site selection, and/or sales forecasting.
3. Experience working within a Retail or Consultancy location planning team or relevant degree in Geography, GIS, Business, Economics, or Data Analysis.
4. Understanding of location planning techniques and geo-demographics.
5. Proficiency with spatial analytical tools such as GIS (e.g., ARC, QGIS) and Alteryx.
6. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) for cross-functional and diverse audiences.
7. Proven spatial and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
8. High self-motivation, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
9. Willingness to travel.
10. Knowledge of UK, European, or international retail markets.
11. English level C1.

What We Offer

We recognize our employees' hard work and offer some fantastic benefits:

• Hybrid work model
• Staff discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
• Free gym facilities
• Flexible benefits such as restaurant tickets, transportation tickets, health insurance
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Continuous learning in hard and soft skills
• And much more!

The Company

Founded in 1981, JD Group has experienced remarkable growth through rapid global expansion. We are a leading omnichannel retailer of sports fashion, streetwear, premium fashion, outdoors, and gyms, with over 60,000 colleagues across more than 3,400 stores in over 30 markets worldwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive regardless of background or identity.

At JD Group, we seek passionate, skilled individuals who can elevate our team and make a significant impact. We invest in your development so that together we can grow our brand and your career.

Join us on an exciting journey where talent meets opportunity.

If interested, apply now! Due to high application volumes, it may take time to hear back. If you do not hear within two weeks, consider your application unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be contacted for an initial meeting with the talent team, followed by an interview with the hiring manager.

Thank you for your time.

Sobre El Grupo

Desde la creación de JD Sports en 1981, nos hemos convertido en líderes mundiales en Sports, Street & Premium Fashion. Contamos con alrededor de 65,000 personas y más de 3,400 tiendas en más de 30 países. Ofrecemos un entorno de trabajo basado en la cooperación, respeto mutuo, diversidad e igualdad de oportunidades.

Nuestros procesos de selección valoran la pasión, las ganas de aprender y crecer en un entorno internacional. Valoramos la diversidad y la inclusión en nuestro equipo.