Associate – Retail Performance Improvement

Berkeley Research Group (BRG)

Associate supporting BRG’s retail and consumer consulting practice. Analyzing operations and finances, building models, and helping clients improve profitability and execution.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeBoston • California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities in financial modeling, data analysis, and market research, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Leverages AI tools for enhanced problem-solving and communication skills to present findings effectively to clients.

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Financial ModelingData AnalysisExcelPowerPointSQL

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingData AnalysisMarket ResearchForecastingValue Capture FrameworksSQLPythonRTableauAlteryx

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationProblem-SolvingOwnershipAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointSQLPythonRTableauAlteryxChatGPTCopilotClaude

Industry Keywords

RetailConsumer GoodsDirect-to-ConsumerOperational ChallengesFinancial ChallengesOmnichannel PerformanceSupply ChainMerchandisingStore OperationsPricing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSpringSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze financial and operational data to identify cost savings, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities
Build and maintain financial models, forecasts, and value capture frameworks
Conduct market, competitor, and operational research across retail and consumer sectors
Translate analysis into client-ready presentations, data visualizations, and written deliverables
Contribute to diagnostics related to supply chain, merchandising, store operations, labor, pricing, and omnichannel performance
Partner with consultants and client teams on workstreams and deliverables from concept through implementation
Leverage AI tools to accelerate research, analysis, and problem-solving while applying professional judgment
Support retailers, consumer brands, and private equity clients with operational and financial challenges
Travel to local and non-local client sites as needed, with expected client travel up to 80%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Progress toward a Bachelor's degree in mathematics, operations research, business, economics, finance, industrial engineering, or a related field
Expected graduation date between Spring 2027 and Summer 2027
GPA of 3.6 or higher is highly desirable
0–2 years of prior work or internship experience
Retail, direct-to-consumer, or consumer goods experience through internships, coursework, or extracurricular projects is preferred
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required
Experience with SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Alteryx, or other analytical tools is a plus
Comfort leveraging generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or Claude responsibly in a professional context
Ability to structure ambiguous problems, analyze large data sets, and think logically about solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to present findings clearly to teammates and clients
Ability to work in a dynamic environment, take ownership, manage multiple priorities, and learn through feedback
Ability to submit verification of legal right to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
Expected client travel up to 80%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hands-On Learning through project-based work, mentorship, and on-the-job coaching
Apprenticeship Model with consultants and leaders
Professional development in problem-solving, communication, financial modeling, and executive-ready analysis
AI-enabled workflow training and generative AI tool development
Collaborative, supportive, and high-performance culture
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Discretionary annual incentive program eligibility, subject to program terms and conditions
Client travel opportunities