Remote Retail Data Analyst Jobs in Chicago

Introduction: Your Opportunity to Shape the Future of Retail Data

Step into a role where your analytical skills drive transformation in the retail space. As a Remote Retail Data Analyst, you'll be pivotal in turning complex data into actionable strategies that redefine customer engagement and boost operational efficiency. This position is a unique opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking team that values insights, innovation, and impact.

Why This Role Matters

The retail industry thrives on understanding customer behavior, product trends, and market dynamics. Your expertise in remote analytics, data modeling, and consumer behavior analysis will directly influence the direction of product offerings, pricing strategies, and inventory planning. You will help translate raw data into real-world results.

Key Responsibilities

Transforming Insights into Strategy

• Examine retail performance metrics, purchasing trends, and shopper behaviors to uncover meaningful insights and spot emerging opportunities. Patterns and opportunities.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools for cross-functional teams to visualize retail KPIs
• Provide actionable insights to marketing, merchandising, and operations teams.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align analytics with strategic goals.
• Conduct A/B testing and campaign performance analysis for retail initiatives.
• Build predictive models to forecast demand, customer lifetime value, and churn.
• Monitor supply chain metrics and support inventory optimization efforts

Tools and Technologies You’ll Use

Data and Analytics Platforms

• Advanced Excel for dynamic modeling and trend analysis
• SQL and cloud-based databases to query and extract performance data
• BI tools like Power BI or Tableau to create real-time data visualizations
• Python or R for retail data mining, statistical analysis, and automation
• Retail ERP and CRM platforms to integrate diverse data sources into unified insights

Work Environment

Empowered, Remote, Connected

This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility and autonomy. You’ll be part of a highly collaborative virtual team that meets regularly to align goals, share feedback, and celebrate wins. Whether based in Chicago or working remotely elsewhere, your voice will be heard, and your contributions will be valued.

We foster a performance-driven culture of respect, clarity, and continuous improvement. Mentorship, peer learning, and a strong analytics community ensure that you constantly sharpen your skills.

Qualifications

The Analyst We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in data analytics, preferably in retail or e-commerce
• Proven expertise in data storytelling and business intelligence tools
• Strong command of SQL for querying large datasets
• Experience with statistical techniques such as regression, clustering, and forecasting
• Familiarity with retail KPIs like conversion rates, sales per square foot, and customer retention
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Self-motivated and adaptable in a remote work setting

What Sets You Apart

• Deep understanding of consumer behavior patterns and retail performance indicators
• Prior experience with omnichannel analytics and e-commerce platforms
• Ability to think critically, translate numbers into narratives, and influence decisions
• A curious mind with a constant drive to uncover what’s beneath the surface of the data

Growth and Leadership Opportunities

Advance Your Career

This role offers a fast track to career development. As you demonstrate value, you’ll have opportunities to:

• Lead retail-focused data projects from concept to implementation
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team-wide data strategy
• Influence executive decision-making with high-impact insights
• Attend industry webinars and data summits for continuous learning

Impact in Action

Your Insights, Our Strategy

Your work will guide retail teams in:

• Launching personalized promotions based on customer segmentation
• Optimizing product placement based on sales heatmaps and traffic data
• Reducing out-of-stock incidents through predictive inventory modeling
• Streamlining supply chains for cost reduction and faster delivery

Compensation and Perks

• Annual salary of $91,896
• Fully remote with flexible working hours
• Health and wellness stipends
• Home office reimbursement
• Professional development resources and upskilling opportunities
• Virtual team-building events and data community engagements

Call to Action

Join Us and Redefine Retail with Data

Are you ready to turn numbers into narratives and insights into impact? If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for data and a vision for innovation in retail, we want you on our team.

Take the Next Step

Apply now and shape the future of remote retail intelligence. Your journey as a Retail Data Analyst starts here, where innovation meets influence, and your data-driven mindset makes a lasting difference.