JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
A leading retail group in the Gulf is seeking an experienced Manager – Business Analytics to drive data-backed transformation across core business areas. This is a high-impact role involving direct collaboration with senior leaders and a strong focus on using data to influence strategic decisions in a fast-paced retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead analytical initiatives that support business growth across merchandising, customer engagement, supply chain, and pricing.
• Deliver actionable insights that shape business strategy and improve key operational metrics.
• Guide the deployment of advanced analytics and AI-led solutions, including automation, forecasting, and personalisation engines.
• Interface with C-level stakeholders to identify data opportunities and present insights with clarity and commercial relevance.
• Translate data into compelling stories and dashboards that influence decision-making at scale.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of analytics projects, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Stay abreast of emerging tools and methodologies to keep the analytics agenda future-ready.
Requirements:
• 5 to 8 years of analytics experience, ideally in retail, consumer products, or e-commerce.• Strong command over statistical methods such as regression, clustering, market basket analysis, and optimisation techniques.
• Proven expertise in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms (preferably Azure).
• Exposure to marketing automation tools such as Braze, MoEngage, or Bloomreach is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify data narratives for non-technical stakeholders.
• Educational background in quantitative disciplines (Math, Stats, Engineering, Economics) or an MBA from a top institution.
• Prior experience managing AI/ML projects or analytics programs is highly desirable.
Salary:
AED
20,000 to 25,000
per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
We are a Search & Advisory Firm that helps enterprises pivot on transformational leadership, the old-fashioned way. We specialise in Consumer, Consumer Technology, and Retail.
