Retail Research Specialist

"This role is part of Accenture Research’s global industry research team with a focus on the Retail Industry. Retail industry comprises of retailers and distributors, including supermarkets, specialty premium retailers and large mass-merchandise discounters.

The Retail Research Specialist will support senior researchers and Accenture’s Retail industry leaders on both Thought Leadership reports / industry PoVs, as well as client research projects globally.

Responsibilities will include leading small research projects and actively contributing to complex projects led by others.

We are looking for a strong researcher with a passion for the retail industry and interest in key issues impacting the industry like channels, changing consumer behavior, sourcing, fulfillment, talent and data.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Assisting and supporting the development of thought-provoking insights through market analysis and in-depth review of trends, guided by senior researchers.
• Drawing on both traditional and innovative data sources and research methodologies to explore key questions in a logical, structured manner.
• Analyzing large datasets and interpreting results using statistical techniques and data visualization tools