Head of Retail Insights & Growth Analytics

Accenture PLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Accenture PLC is seeking an experienced Insights Leader to own the client portfolio's insights agenda. You will synthesize syndicated data, POS, and digital shelf metrics to craft actionable recommendations and drive growth.

Collaborate with sales, account management, and retailers to position brands strategically. You will develop client-ready narratives and presentations, analyze competitive landscapes, and establish repeatable reporting cadences.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in retail insights, category management or analytics.
• Ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience building client-ready narratives and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Own insights agenda for the client portfolio and translate data into recommendations.
• Partner with sales and account teams to identify growth opportunities.
• Build client-facing reviews and category narratives that connect data to retail stories.
• Lead competitive landscape and shop analysis to spot opportunities.
• Develop regular performance reports: weekly trends, seasonal recaps, promotional measures.

Skills

Data storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Client engagement

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Tools

Circana/Nielsen

AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot)

POL systems

Job description

Accenture PLC is seeking an experienced Insights Leader to own the client portfolio's insights agenda. You will synthesize syndicated data, POS, and digital shelf metrics to craft actionable recommendations and drive growth.

Collaborate with sales, account management, and retailers to position brands strategically. You will develop client-ready narratives and presentations, analyze competitive landscapes, and establish repeatable reporting cadences.