Lead Analyst, Retail Pricing Analytics

dentsu•USA - Remote - Georgia, GA

4d•$72,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this role is data analysis/guided deliverable development in support of assessment/strategic deliverables. We are seeking a Lead Pricing Analytics Consultant to support the Pro Pricing Strategy team for a premier US home improvement retailer. In this high-visibility, client-facing role, you will bridge the gap between complex data science and executive strategy. You will act as the primary onshore point of contact, leading end-to-end analytical initiatives, consulting senior client stakeholders, and managing work delivery alongside an offshore engineering and analytics team.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Retail Analytics, with a dedicated focus on pricing, promotions, or merchandising analytics.
5+ years in Data Analytics / Data Science with proven experience framing insights and presenting directly to senior/executive leadership.
Advanced SQL expertise (experience with Google BigQuery preferred).
Intermediate-to-Advanced Tableau skills for building executive-level visualizations.
Strong domain expertise in the Retail / E-commerce sector (Home Improvement industry experience is a major plus).
Proven experience in strategy consulting, client expectation management, and structured problem-solving.
Experience collaborating with and directing cross-functional and global/offshore delivery teams.

Nice To Haves

Python programming skills for data science, modeling, or automated workflows.
Deep practical knowledge of complex retail pricing mechanics (elasticity, tiering, margin impact, competitor price matching).

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary trusted advisor to client leadership; translate ambiguous business problems into structured analytical frameworks and deliver executive-ready strategic recommendations.
Lead and coordinate daily delivery with US and offshore analytics teams, ensuring projects stay on schedule and meet high quality standards.
Design, build, and optimize competitive pricing initiatives, discount strategies, and promotional models to drive core business KPIs.
Build and maintain Analytical frameworks and capabilities. Leverage Google Cloud Platform to build data pipelines and design intuitive, high-impact Tableau dashboards for executive visibility.
Pivot quickly to support high-priority client requests, market trend analyses, and shifting business priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.