Strategic Analytics Partner III

Love's Travel Stops; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

401(k) – 100% Match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after

Competitive Pay

Career Development

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops seeks a Strategic Analytics Partner III to orchestrate high-impact insights and analytics aligning with Retail Operations priorities.

You will translate complex data into actionable recommendations, develop measurement frameworks, and lead pricing strategy analysis to drive traffic, volume, and profitability across markets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retail analytics, business analytics, strategic consulting, finance, operations, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Proven ability to communicate complex findings to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support Retail Operations by delivering actionable insights aligned to enterprise growth.
• Translate analytics into clear recommendations for faster, better decisions.
• Develop and maintain measurement frameworks to evaluate performance and impact.
• Provide analytical leadership supporting pricing strategy and performance evaluation.
• Understand market conditions, pricing behavior, demand trends, and pricing effectiveness.
• Partner with Retail Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders to align pricing with business goals.

Skills

Pricing analytics

Market analysis

Location analytics

Financial analysis

BI tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Storytelling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Sigma

Excel

Job description

Benefits:

• Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) – 100% Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30 days
• Competitive Pay
• Career Development

Welcome to Love's: The Strategic Analytics Partner III is responsible for orchestrating and delivering high-impact insights, strategic framing, and execution-ready analytics that support Retail Operations priorities across Love's.

Job Functions:

• Support the Retail Operations Pod by delivering actionable insights aligned to enterprise growth and operational priorities
• Translate complex analytics into clear "what happened, why it matters, and what we should do next" recommendations that enable faster and better decision‑making
• Develop and maintain trusted measurement frameworks that evaluate operational performance, identify opportunities, and quantify business impact

• Provide analytical leadership supporting fuel pricing strategy and performance evaluation
• Develop a clear understanding of market conditions, competitive pricing behavior, demand trends, and pricing effectiveness to identify opportunities that improve traffic, volume, and profitability
• Partner closely with Retail Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure pricing decisions are informed by sound analytics and aligned with broader business objectives
• Support strategic decisions related to new store development, site selection, remodel prioritization, and network optimization
• Evaluate demographic, competitive, traffic, and operational factors that influence investment decisions and long-term performance
• Provide data-driven recommendations that improve capital allocation and help the organization prioritize growth opportunities across existing and emerging markets
• Act as a strategic thought partner to Retail Operations leadership by framing key business questions, defining success metrics, and guiding analytical priorities
• Lead identification of information needs and development of analytics plans aligned with enterprise objectives
• Provide insights-driven thought leadership that informs operational strategy, investment decisions, and long‑term business planning
• Lead cross‑functional dialogue to synthesize insights into clear strategic recommendations and execution plans
• Coordinate contributions from Data Science, Data Engineering, BI, and Analytics Governance partners to deliver integrated insights and business solutions
• Communicate findings, implications, and recommendations to senior leadership in concise, decision-oriented formats
• Influence outcomes by aligning stakeholders around insights‑led actions and priorities while building strong relationships across the organization
• Identify opportunities to improve analytical capabilities, methodologies, tools, and processes that support Retail Operations
• Stay current on developments in retail operations, fuel pricing, location analytics, competitive intelligence, and industry best practices
• Drive continuous improvement in how insights are generated, communicated, and activated to create measurable business value

Experience and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in retail analytics, business analytics, strategic consulting, finance, operations, or related fields
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required. Master's degree (or equivalent) preferred
• Demonstrated success leading complex analytical initiatives and influencing cross‑functional decision‑making
• Experience identifying opportunities, trends, risks, and business insights from large and complex data sets
• Proven ability to communicate complex findings clearly to senior, non‑technical stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple stakeholders with competing priorities
• General understanding of retail, operations, pricing, real estate, or related business functions
• Highly motivated self‑starter with strong problem‑solving capabilities
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in retail, convenience, fuel, hospitality, logistics, or other consumer‑facing businesses preferred

Skills and Physical Demands:

• Pricing and performance analytics
• Competitive intelligence and market analysis
• Location, trade area, and network analytics
• Financial analysis and business case development
• Proficiency with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Sigma or similar)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to translate data into clear, action‑oriented insights
• Business and financial acumen, including opportunity sizing and ROI framing
• Ability to devise an analytical approach to solving business problems
• Strategic thinking and comfort operating in ambiguity
• Strong stakeholder partnership and influence across cross‑functional teams
• Clear, concise executive communication and storytelling
• Ownership mindset with strong execution and follow‑through
• Collaborative, adaptable, and customer‑focused approach
• Strong business judgment and decision‑making

Our Culture:

Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award‑winning culture.

Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.