Research Analyst

Job Description

AutoZone is seeking a talented Real Estate Development and Business Analyst to join our team. This role involves working closely with the Real Estate department to forecast sales, conduct competitive analysis, and present findings to various audiences. You’ll play a crucial role in driving the store development strategy for a Fortune 300 company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the Store Development strategy of a Fortune 300 company.
• Perform high-level studies using cutting-edge technology and data to forecast sales and understand market trends.
• Travel across the country to link map insights with real-time ground observations.
• Present recommendations directly to Executive-level committees on a weekly basis.
• Operate in a dynamic environment where creativity and flexible process improvement are encouraged and expected.
• Foster professional development and outside-the-box thinking to ensure well-rounded, on-complacent skill sets.
• Serve as the spatial analytics hub for the entire organization, ready to answer any question with a “where” component.

What We Look For:

• Individuals with curiosity and determination to understand complex problems and develop solutions.
• Confidence to present findings and recommendations to Executive-level audiences and respond to their questions directly.
• Critical thinking skills to see the big picture and understand how decisions affect the overall development strategy.
• Technical aptitude to learn and utilize the latest GIS and statistical tools for making recommendations and analyzing large datasets.

 Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience conducting quantitative analysis.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in GIS, Market Research, Business Analytics, or a similar field.
• Strong technical skills.
• Experience using ArcGIS software or similar GIS platforms is a plus.
• Proficiency with Alteryx, SAS, Excel, or similar business software packages is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting technical documents.

 Join our team at AutoZone and contribute to our dynamic Store Development strategy!

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone cares about people. That’s why AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefit guidance designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Some of these benefits include:

•           Competitive pay and paid time off

•           Unrivaled company culture

•           Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options  

•           Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards

•           Exclusive Discounts and Perks, including AutoZone In-store discount

•           401(k) with Company match and Stock Purchase Plan

•           AutoZoners Living Well Program for mental and physical health

•           Opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement 

Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at careers.autozone.com