Retail Insights & Data Strategy Lead

SavageOne Pty Ltd

Durban

On-site

ZAR 540,000 - 780,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SavageOne Pty Ltd is seeking a Retail Trend & Data Strategist to identify and interpret retail and market trends across SA channels. You will synthesize in-trade data, open-source research, and global insights to guide creative and marketing strategies.

You will collaborate with design and sales teams to provide data-driven insights that influence customer engagement and project outcomes. Strong research, presentation, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

Ideally studying or holding a degree/diploma in Business, Commerce, or Marketing.
Experience in a marketing environment is preferable.
Background in project management and marketing management would be advantageous.
Previous exposure to creative design, marketing, and advertising environments is beneficial.
Understanding of the retail market is advantageous.
Ideally, at least 12 years of experience in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

Identify, analyze and interpret in-trade data, open-source data, and industry trends.
Deliver monthly trade and innovation reports.
Tag and manage data; ensure secure storage in a DAM system.
Create usable data insights to inform design, marketing and customer engagement.