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How much do retail business intelligence jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for retail business intelligence in the United States is $114,260.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,000.00 and $142,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the highest paying retail job?

The highest paying retail jobs are typically executive roles such as Retail Vice President or Chief Retail Officer, which can earn six-figure salaries. These positions require extensive experience, strategic leadership skills, and often involve overseeing multiple store locations or large retail chains.

What is the difference between Retail Business Intelligence vs Retail Data Analyst?

AspectRetail Business IntelligenceRetail Data Analyst
Primary FocusDeveloping and managing BI tools, dashboards, and reporting systems to support strategic decision-makingAnalyzing retail data to identify trends, patterns, and insights for operational improvements
Skills & CertificationsBI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), data warehousing, SQL, analytics certificationsData analysis, SQL, Excel, statistical skills, often with similar certifications
Work EnvironmentTypically in a corporate or retail headquarters setting, collaborating with IT and managementOften in retail stores or corporate offices, working closely with marketing, sales, and operations teams

Retail Business Intelligence focuses on creating and managing systems that provide strategic insights through dashboards and reports, while Retail Data Analysts interpret data to uncover operational trends. Both roles require similar skills and certifications but differ in their scope and daily tasks.

Is business intelligence a good career?

A career in retail business intelligence involves analyzing data to improve sales, operations, and customer insights, often using tools like SQL, Tableau, or Power BI. It offers opportunities for growth, technical skill development, and demand across various industries, making it a viable and rewarding career path for those interested in data analysis and decision-making. Success in this field typically requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and continuous learning of new technologies.

Can BA be replaced by AI?

Business Analysts (BAs) in retail and other industries use data analysis, process modeling, and stakeholder communication skills. AI can automate data processing and generate insights, but BAs are essential for interpreting complex business needs, facilitating collaboration, and making strategic decisions that require human judgment. Therefore, AI is a tool that complements rather than fully replaces the role of a Business Analyst.

Which is better, BDA or BA?

In retail business intelligence, a Business Analyst (BA) typically focuses on analyzing data to inform business decisions, while a Business Data Analyst (BDA) often emphasizes data management, data quality, and technical analysis. The choice depends on the specific role requirements; BAs usually require strong communication skills and understanding of business processes, whereas BDAs need technical skills like SQL and data visualization tools.
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Infographic showing various Retail Business Intelligence job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,260 per year, or $54.9 per hour.
FIELD BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYST (Retail Store Operations)

FIELD BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYST (Retail Store Operations)

Sally Beauty

Plano, TX • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Sally Beauty rating

4.8

Company rating: 4.8 out of 10

Based on 413 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 24 rated health and beauty retailers


Job description

Field Operations Intelligence & Automation Analyst (Retail Store Ops)

Candidates must have previous experience working with Retail Store Operations.

This position is hybrid working from our Legacy West Support Center located in Plano, Texas - Candidates must currently reside in the DFW Metroplex. 

About Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.

At SBH, our purpose is to inspire a more colorful, confident, and welcoming world. We are the leader in professional hair color, selling and distributing professional beauty supplies across 11 countries through our Sally Beauty and Beauty Systems Group businesses. Sally Beauty offers products for hair color, hair care, nails, and skin care to retail customers looking for salon quality products at a value price. Beauty Systems Group, branded as Cosmo Prof or Armstrong McCall stores, along with its direct sales consultants, sell professionally branded products intended for use and resale by salons to retail consumers.

About the role

The Field Operations Intelligence & Automation Analyst is responsible for designing and delivering operational reporting, insights, and automation solutions that improve visibility, prioritization, and execution across store operations.

This role partners with field leadership and cross-functional teams to translate data into clear, actionable insights and scalable reporting outputs. The position focuses on improving how operational information is delivered to the field by simplifying reporting, reducing manual effort, and enabling faster decision-making.

  • Opportunity to shape how operational insights are delivered across a large store footprint
  • Direct impact on improving decision-making and execution at scale
  • Focus on building scalable, automated solutions rather than manual reporting processes

Responsibilities

  • Leverage AI-driven analysis to identify chainwide operational efficiency opportunities and emerging performance trends
  • Translate complex operational signals into actionable recommendations that improve consistency, productivity, and decision-making across the business
  • Partner across systems and data sources to uncover opportunities for end-to-end efficiency improvements using advanced analytics and AI tools
  • Coordinate back-end systems, workflows, and automation capabilities to deliver scalable efficiency gains across store operations
  • Develop exception-based reporting logic that focuses leaders on the most important actions
  • Build and maintain automated workflows to streamline report generation and distribution
  • Identify and actualize opportunities for automation to improve field process to increase efficiency and accuracy
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure reporting aligns with business priorities and field needs
  • Continuously improve reporting structure, clarity, and usability for field-facing outputs

Knowledge, skills & abilities requirements

  • Experience in analytics, business intelligence, or operations reporting

  • Strong proficiency in tools such as Power BI, Excel, or similar reporting platforms

  • Experience with workflow automation tools (e.g., Power Automate) preferred

  • Ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights for operational audiences

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills

  • Experience working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Competencies & attributes

Data Analytics & Insights – Analyzes data to identify trends, opportunities, and performance drivers. 

Business Intelligence & Reporting – Creates dashboards and reports that support operational decision-making. 

AI & Automation – Leverages AI and automation tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Problem Solving – Converts complex data and business challenges into actionable solutions. 

Process Improvement – Streamlines workflows and drives operational efficiencies. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partners across teams to align analytics with business priorities. 

Communication & Data Storytelling – Translates data into clear, meaningful insights for stakeholders. 

Strategic Thinking – Uses data to support business goals and continuous improvement. 

Project & Priority Management – Manages multiple initiatives and focuses on high-impact opportunities. 

Accountability & Ownership – Takes responsibility for delivering reliable, results-driven solutions.

Working conditions & physical requirements

The work environment generally involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, retail stores, and residences or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, etc. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, and occasionally requires carrying, moving and setting up of computers, for example desktops, monitors, printers, and other small hardware in the testing lab.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and 401(k) with company match. In addition, associates of SBH may take advantage of our in-house salon with complementary services and a varied selection of food options at our corporate campus. Also, featured at our corporate campus, is both a Sally Beauty and CosmoProf Professional onsite store, where associates enjoy a great merchandise discount!

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