Director of Retail Analytics & Insights (Hybrid)

Acosta; Rogers (AR); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a Director of Business Insights to deliver strategic, data‑driven insights supporting Walmart and Sam’s Club sales objectives. The role acts as a subject matter expert in retail data, leveraging syndicated and internal sources to inform business strategies and presentations.

The position requires advanced analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in multiple business applications including Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• Curious about drivers of business performance with data-driven influence.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible, agile, and able to adapt to change and ambiguity quickly.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with business managers and clients to develop strategic plans for portfolios.
• Develop and present strategic, data-driven sales presentations to generate increased sales with Acosta Group and Client.
• Serve as SME in all data sources to support strategic discussions.
• Manage and develop insights and reporting for multiple clients across categories.
• Develop and share best practices; create templates to standardize analyses across the sales team.
• Mentor and train one analyst on the Business Insights team.
• Stay current with client, customer and consumer trends.
• Perform other duties to support Walmart HQ team objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Adaptability

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

NIQ Discover/Circana Unify

NIQ Spectra/Circana ShopperSights

Job description

Acosta is seeking a Director of Business Insights to deliver strategic, data‑driven insights supporting Walmart and Sam’s Club sales objectives. The role acts as a subject matter expert in retail data, leveraging syndicated and internal sources to inform business strategies and presentations.

The position requires advanced analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and strong communication.