Lead Analyst, Retail Pricing Analytics

The purpose of this role is data analysis/guided deliverable development in support of assessment/strategic deliverables. Job Description: FOR APPLICANTS TO BE CONSIDERED, THEY MUST BE ABLE TO BE ON-SITE 5 DAYS A WEEK IN ATLANTA. We are seeking a Lead Pricing Analytics Consultant to support the Pro Pricing Strategy team for a premier US home improvement retailer. In this high-visibility, client-facing role, you will bridge the gap between complex data science and executive strategy. You will act as the primary onshore point of contact, leading end-to-end analytical initiatives, consulting senior client stakeholders, and managing work delivery alongside an offshore engineering and analytics team. At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in‑person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office. Key Responsibilities Client Engagement & Strategy: Serve as the primary trusted advisor to client leadership; translate ambiguous business problems into structured analytical frameworks and deliver executive‑ready strategic recommendations. Offshore & Delivery Oversight: Lead and coordinate daily delivery with US and offshore analytics teams, ensuring projects stay on schedule and meet high quality standards. Pricing & Merchandising Analytics: Design, build, and optimize competitive pricing initiatives, discount strategies, and promotional models to drive core business KPIs. Analytical Solutions: Build and maintain Analytical frameworks and capabilities. Leverage Google Cloud Platform to build data pipelines and design intuitive, high‑impact Tableau dashboards for executive visibility. Ad-Hoc Consulting: Pivot quickly to support high-priority client requests, market trend analyses, and shifting business priorities in a fast‑paced retail environment. Must-Have Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Retail Analytics, with a dedicated focus on pricing, promotions, or merchandising analytics. 5+ years in Data Analytics / Data Science with proven experience framing insights and presenting directly to senior/executive leadership. Advanced SQL expertise (experience with Google BigQuery preferred). Intermediate-to-Advanced Tableau skills for building executive‑level visualizations. Strong domain expertise in the Retail / E-commerce sector (Home Improvement industry experience is a major plus). Proven experience in strategy consulting, client expectation management, and structured problem‑solving. Experience collaborating with and directing cross-functional and global/offshore delivery teams. Good-To-Have Qualifications Python programming skills for data science, modeling, or automated workflows. Deep practical knowledge of complex retail pricing mechanics (elasticity, tiering, margin impact, competitor price matching). Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Analytics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative field. The annual salary range for this position is $72,000-$110,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits Medical, vision, and dental insurance, Life insurance, Short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401k, Flexible paid time off, At least 15 paid holidays per year, Paid sick and safe leave, and Paid parental leave. Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit Location: USA - Remote - Georgia Brand: Ugam Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. 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