Retail Location Analyst

Kroger Real Estate

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading retail company in Cincinnati seeks a Retail Location Analyst to prepare sales forecasts for new stores and expansions. The role requires strong analytical skills and project management expertise, with up to 30% travel across the U.S. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, demonstrating the core values of respect and integrity.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience in store location research.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

Prepare sales forecasts for new stores and expansion.
Lead market projects as project manager.
Travel up to 30% throughout the U.S.

Skills

Creative/analytical mindset

Strong written and oral communication

Detail-oriented

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Proficiency with MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

GIS technology

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Retail Location Analyst role at Kroger Real Estate. The position involves preparing sales forecasts for new stores, expansion/remodels, closure/impact analysis, and competitive acquisitions. Develop forecasts using gravity and analog methodologies with emphasis on mid-large metro market analysis. Function as a project manager when necessary and assist in analyst training and development. Gather intelligence from primary and secondary sources with frequent travel. Organize market data for analytics of competitive, economic, population, housing, transportation and land use data. Prepare written and oral presentations of findings for implementation by the Real Estate department and other users throughout the company. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities for Candidates

Complete volume projection studies including site, remodel, conversion and impact scenarios using gravity and analog modeling theory/technology; cover all phases of fieldwork, data preparation, modeling and final report completion
Lead mid–large metro market projects as project manager in certain situations
Assist in developing storing strategies, market reviews, and participate in meetings at division & General Office (G.O.) levels as applicable
Complete miscellaneous projects including demographic, traffic, competitive/market analysis, etc.
Work on special projects as required
Assist in analyst training and development
Travel independently up to 30% throughout the U.S.; complete assigned projects and be an industry/market expert regarding competitive and market intelligence
Maintain awareness of industry trends and developments
Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety

Qualifications for Candidates

Minimum

Creative/analytical minded individual
Detail oriented and possesses a high degree of initiative
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple overlapping projects simultaneously; sense of urgency
Strong written and oral communication skills including ability to communicate analyses and recommendations to senior management
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle confidential information
Ability to collaborate well within and across teams as well as work autonomously
Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Internet research
Knowledge of GIS technology beneficial
Bachelor’s degree in related field desired plus a minimum of 2 years of experience in store location research, including analog and gravity modeling methodology; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Seniority level