Remote Retail Strategy Analyst: Data-Driven Growth

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Retail Strategy Analyst to identify market opportunities and shape strategic direction. You will analyze data, monitor trends, and develop actionable plans that boost retail performance while working remotely.

The role requires strong quantitative skills, experience in retail strategy, and the ability to present clear insights to senior leaders. A flexible, remote work setup enables contribution from anywhere while driving growth in the retail

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field is required.
• Proven experience in strategy or business analysis within retail.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
• Analyze sales, customer behavior, and operational metrics to identify drivers and improvements.
• Develop strategic scenarios and business cases for senior leadership decision-making.
• Prepare reports and presentations on market trends and consumer insights for executives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives.

Skills

Market research

Competitive analysis

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Remote work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business/Economics/Statistics/Finance

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Retail Strategy Analyst to identify market opportunities and shape strategic direction. You will analyze data, monitor trends, and develop actionable plans that boost retail performance while working remotely.

The role requires strong quantitative skills, experience in retail strategy, and the ability to present clear insights to senior leaders. A flexible, remote work setup enables contribution from anywhere while driving growth in the retail