Retail Data Specialist

Job Title:         Retail Data Specialist

Department:    Finance

Reports to:     Chief Financial Officer

Location:        New York, NY

  Status:            Part-time, hourly - $25-$30/hour

Note that this range is representative of earning potential and actual pay will be based on skills, experience, and/or geographic location.

Who Is Winston?

A leading agency in the retail industry, Winston Retail Solutions not only provides retail merchandising and demo support, but a full suite of services including creative design and marketing, client account training, project management, tailored technical resources, and top-notch client service. Our passionate, talented, and hard-working team is responsible for retail presentations for top fashion, image, and lifestyle brands. As a fun and invigorating organization, we look for employees who are energetic and ready to influence the industry by working with apparel, footwear, and accessories brands. If you’re ready to jump into an exciting career in the world of retail, we’re ready to work with you!

Job Summary

The Retail Data Specialist is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and summarizing various forms of data related to client projects, and projections and providing insights into potential improvements to operational and service strategies. This role collaborates closely with the Account Management, Account Operations, and Finance teams to ensure projects are accurately reflected in our projection and reconciliation reporting. This position is required to report to the NY Office at least twice per week.

Provide analysis and proactive insights to support strategy across retail cross-functional teams. Work with cross-functional partners to collect information that will impact data results. Take direction from internal stakeholders to perform appropriate data analyses to provide accurate and actionable data insights that will contribute to the exceptional service provided by Winston.

• Utilize current & historical data to forecast the performance of select client projects for future Monitor projections and elevate concerns that will impact the forecast.
• Gather and organize information and data related to assigned client projects.
• Analyze the data gathered, document the findings, and summarize it in a format that is easily presented to various audiences.
• Deliver month-end reconciliation data and reports to Finance, Account Management, and Operations teams.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills to compile data in various formats to show correlations, causations, and impacts across multiple projects; additionally identify new and better ways to analyze and report data.

• Strong business acumen with an analytical focus
• Ability to apply critical thinking and reasoning
• Ability to present complex data points and summaries in a concise manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to solve complex problems and implements solutions
• Expert-level Excel skills; Advanced skill level in Microsoft Office, and the ability to quickly master our internal reporting systems
• Ability to create and maintain cross-functional partnerships
• Ability to adjust to change regularly and be motivated by working on a variety of projects and categories
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• High-level math and reasoning abilities
• Retail, wholesale, or branded apparel experience a plus

 Education and Experience

• 4-year degree
• Extensive experience and demonstrated advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel functions such as:

o Logical Functions / Formulas

o Text functions

o Pivot Tables

o Data Comparison

o Data Analysis

o Data Visualization

o Data Calculations

o Data Aggregation

o Conditional Formatting

o CONCAT

o Intermediate Mapping  

• Budget Management and Business Analysis

At Winston, we are ALL IN!

At Winston, our strength comes from an abundance of some of the most diverse talent in the market and our distinctive skill sets. We revel in our uniqueness. We welcome change that makes us stronger. Our goal is to make everyone within the Winston community know that they are valued, respected, and heard every day. This also applies to our talented applicants, and we are proud of the fact that we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Winston Retail is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

• Strong business acumen with an analytical focus
• Ability to apply critical thinking and reasoning
• Ability to present complex data points and summaries in a concise manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to solve complex problems and implements solutions
• Expert-level Excel skills; Advanced skill level in Microsoft Office, and the ability to quickly master our internal reporting systems
• Ability to create and maintain cross-functional partnerships
• Ability to adjust to change regularly and be motivated by working on a variety of projects and categories
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• High-level math and reasoning abilities
• Retail, wholesale, or branded apparel experience a plus

 Education and Experience

• 4-year degree
• Extensive experience and demonstrated advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel functions such as:

o Logical Functions / Formulas

o Text functions

o Pivot Tables

o Data Comparison

o Data Analysis

o Data Visualization

o Data Calculations

o Data Aggregation

o Conditional Formatting

o CONCAT

o Intermediate Mapping  

• Budget Management and Business Analysis

At Winston, we are ALL IN!

At Winston, our strength comes from an abundance of some of the most diverse talent in the market and our distinctive skill sets. We revel in our uniqueness. We welcome change that makes us stronger. Our goal is to make everyone within the Winston community know that they are valued, respected, and heard every day. This also applies to our talented applicants, and we are proud of the fact that we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Winston Retail is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Provide analysis and proactive insights to support strategy across retail cross-functional teams. Work with cross-functional partners to collect information that will impact data results. Take direction from internal stakeholders to perform appropriate data analyses to provide accurate and actionable data insights that will contribute to the exceptional service provided by Winston.

• Utilize current & historical data to forecast the performance of select client projects for future Monitor projections and elevate concerns that will impact the forecast.
• Gather and organize information and data related to assigned client projects.
• Analyze the data gathered, document the findings, and summarize it in a format that is easily presented to various audiences.
• Deliver month-end reconciliation data and reports to Finance, Account Management, and Operations teams.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills to compile data in various formats to show correlations, causations, and impacts across multiple projects; additionally identify new and better ways to analyze and report data.