Purpose of Role:
Lowes.com is one of the fastest growing e-commerce websites in retail. Reporting directly to the Sr. Director, Online Strategy and Analytics, the Lead Analyst, Online Strategy will be responsible for leading and supporting strategic initiatives and planning activities critical to Lowes.com growth and profit objectives. This Associate will be responsible for supporting the strategic planning process, Board updates, Officer meetings, business development and M&A activities, marketplace assessments, competitive analysis, and capability gap evaluations. This role works directly with members of the Strategy and Online Analytics & Reporting (OAR) team to identify business insights and recommendations used in the development and prioritization of the online strategy for the Lowe's organization.
Responsibility Statements:
• Performs competitive intelligence, consumer research, financial analysis and business planning to identify new opportunities and bring recommendations to the Online leadership team.
• Completes SWOT assessments and maps out industry trends to unlock opportunities to win versus competition and delight Lowe’s customers.
• Brings an 80/20 mindset (i.e., focusing on 20% of the actions that will drive 80% of the value) to unlock major sales and profit driving opportunities.
• Effective at building presentations and conveying complex concepts in compelling ways.
• Complete capability assessments leveraging industry sources and benchmarking competition.
• Works closely and collaborates with Corporate Strategy, IT Analytics, Digital Marketing, Customer Insights and Online Merchandising teams to complete projects.
• Becomes an expert working closely with the Online Analytics and Reporting team to understand various data metrics, insights and drive towards recommendations.
• Brings innovative ideas and concepts to improve the business based on internal and external data insights and market reviews.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Strategy, or a similar field
• 3+ years’ experience completing complex analysis leveraging internal financial data, competitive intelligence and consumer insights
• 3+ years’ experience in strategic or management consulting working directly with clients of Fortune 500 companies, preferably in retail or consumer products OR 3+ years’ experience working in a corporate environment, Omni-channel retail with focus on e-commerce
About Lowe’s:
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 18 million customers a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2019 sales of $72.1 billion, Lowe’s and its related businesses operate or service more than 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports its hometown Charlotte region and all communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
About Lowe’s in the Community:
As a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company, Lowe’s is committed to creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts through nonprofit partnerships. Across every community we serve, Lowe’s associates donate their time and expertise through the Lowe’s Heroes volunteer program. For the latest news, visit Newsroom.Lowes.com or follow @LowesMedia on Twitter. #LI-81GLAW
Lowe’s is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.