Our client in the West Island is currently looking for a Retail Business Data Analyst to join their team. In this role, you will deliver in-depth data analysis and actionable insights to support business growth and development. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams—such as operations, buying, marketing, finance, administration and logistics—you will analyze sales trends, forecast demand, and drive performance optimization across the organization.
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Advantages
Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM
Competitive Salary (based on experience)
Hybrid Model 3 days in Office and 2 days from home
Culture of respect, diversity and inclusion, continuous improvement and team spirit;
Friendly and positive work environment, easily accessible by public transport & free parking;
Attractive benefits: dental coverage, comprehensive medical insurance, generous pension plan, employee assistance program, telemedicine, employee wellness program;
Discounts on purchases at duty-free stores when you travel outside the country;
Excellent training and development program.
Responsibilities
Main responsibilities:
• Gather, analyze, and organize sales data to deliver actionable insights and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop automated dashboards and prepare regular or ad hoc sales reports (weekly, monthly, and quarterly) to analyze customer trends, sales, profitability, and KPIs, highlighting areas for improvement and informing strategic decisions.
• Evaluate market trends and consumer behaviour to identify growth opportunities and support strategic planning.
• Collaborate with operations and planning teams to forecast product demand, promotional needs, and inventory requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Oversee and optimize business intelligence (BI) tools to maintain data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility for all users.
• Provide training and ongoing support to BI platform users, acting as the primary contact for queries on retail performance.
• Test and implement new BI functionalities and tools in collaboration with the central BI team.
• Conduct top-line analysis and provide insights to support monthly reporting, financial forecasting, budgeting, and the development of business cases.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, Economics, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in sales analysis, preferably within the retail sector.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in data analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas), PowerPoint, and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Targit.
• Familiarity with financial planning tools like IBM Cognos or Oracle EPM is a plus.
• Knowledge of retail-specific KPIs and performance metrics.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong independent and collaborative work skills, with a focus on results.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Bilingual in English and French
Summary
Why Randstad?
There are a lot of good jobs, great companies and great bosses.
At Randstad, we're here to help you find the right fit.
If you don't have a Randstad profile yet and are interested in this position, we invite you to call us at 514.695.3315 and ask for Brandon or Sean to arrange a meeting with you. You can email your resume to brandon.freger@randstad.ca / sean.lynch@randstad.ca
Please add us on LinkedIn
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-lynch-370492126/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-freger-ba340392/
For a complete list of all available jobs by division, visit www.randstad.ca.
We look forward to hearing from you
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Our client in the West Island is currently looking for a Retail Business Data Analyst to join their team. In this role, you will deliver in-depth data analysis and actionable insights to support business growth and development. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams—such as operations, buying, marketing, finance, administration and logistics—you will analyze sales trends, forecast demand, and drive performance optimization across the organization.
Advantages
Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM
Competitive Salary (based on experience)
Hybrid Model 3 days in Office and 2 days from home
Culture of respect, diversity and inclusion, continuous improvement and team spirit;
Friendly and positive work environment, easily accessible by public transport & free parking;
Attractive benefits: dental coverage, comprehensive medical insurance, generous pension plan, employee assistance program, telemedicine, employee wellness program;
Discounts on purchases at duty-free stores when you travel outside the country;
Excellent training and development program.
Responsibilities
Main responsibilities:
...
• Gather, analyze, and organize sales data to deliver actionable insights and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop automated dashboards and prepare regular or ad hoc sales reports (weekly, monthly, and quarterly) to analyze customer trends, sales, profitability, and KPIs, highlighting areas for improvement and informing strategic decisions.
• Evaluate market trends and consumer behaviour to identify growth opportunities and support strategic planning.
• Collaborate with operations and planning teams to forecast product demand, promotional needs, and inventory requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Oversee and optimize business intelligence (BI) tools to maintain data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility for all users.
• Provide training and ongoing support to BI platform users, acting as the primary contact for queries on retail performance.
• Test and implement new BI functionalities and tools in collaboration with the central BI team.
• Conduct top-line analysis and provide insights to support monthly reporting, financial forecasting, budgeting, and the development of business cases.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, Economics, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in sales analysis, preferably within the retail sector.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in data analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas), PowerPoint, and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Targit.
• Familiarity with financial planning tools like IBM Cognos or Oracle EPM is a plus.
• Knowledge of retail-specific KPIs and performance metrics.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong independent and collaborative work skills, with a focus on results.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Bilingual in English and French
Summary
Why Randstad?
There are a lot of good jobs, great companies and great bosses.
At Randstad, we're here to help you find the right fit.
If you don't have a Randstad profile yet and are interested in this position, we invite you to call us at 514.695.3315 and ask for Brandon or Sean to arrange a meeting with you. You can email your resume to brandon.freger@randstad.ca / sean.lynch@randstad.ca
Please add us on LinkedIn
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-lynch-370492126/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-freger-ba340392/
For a complete list of all available jobs by division, visit www.randstad.ca.
We look forward to hearing from you
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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