Director, Location Strategy & Market Analytics

Michaels; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michaels Companies, Inc. in Irving, TX, seeks a Manager of Location Research to support real estate strategies for new and existing stores through advanced analytics, GIS, and market insights.

You will partner with Real Estate, Finance, Store Planning, and Operations to measure performance and guide store decisions. You will conduct site analytics, manage GIS data, develop forecasting models, and communicate trends to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Proven ability to develop market strategies and align analytics.
• Strong quantitative and communication skills expected.
• Experience with GIS, spatial analytics, and retail market planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site selection analytics for new stores and relocations.
• Manage GIS data and spatial analytic models.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Finance, Store Planning, and Operations.
• Prepare real estate packages and reports for committees.
• Monitor market trends to adapt real estate strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's Degree in GIS/ Geography / Analytics / Finance

Tools

Excel

GIS platforms

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

The Michaels Companies, Inc. in Irving, TX, seeks a Manager of Location Research to support real estate strategies for new and existing stores through advanced analytics, GIS, and market insights.

You will partner with Real Estate, Finance, Store Planning, and Operations to measure performance and guide store decisions. You will conduct site analytics, manage GIS data, develop forecasting models, and communicate trends to senior leadership.