Nouria is a multi-generational family convenience store operator, fuel distributor and car wash operator. We are named C-store Decisions 2022 Convenience Store Chain of the Year. We opened our first location in 1989 and have aggressively grown from 1 to 160+ company stores. We are ranked among the top 50 convenience store chains in the country. Our wholesale business supplies fuel to 400+ locations across New England and New York with multiple fuel brands, including, Mobil, Shell, Irving, Sunoco, Gulf, Valero, Citgo, Philips 66, and a few private brands. We are also among the top 10 largest car wash chains in the country, with 60+ car washes.

2019 marks an inflection point in our company’s history—the launch of our new nouria brand of which we’re so proud. Built on our five team-centric pillars: educate, empower, inspire, incentivize and instill accountability at levels of the organization– and a mission to delight our customers during every visit, the nouria brand reflects our strategic direction as a vibrant and relevant retail brand.

As we continue to build on an enduring legacy of success, we are elevating the nouria mission to stay ahead of today’s consumers’ ever evolving needs and habits.

Nouria translated means illumination which is reflected in our modern brand architecture, community-inspired graphics; brighter, more spacious layouts, fresh and wholesome offerings, healthy food options, seating and free WiFi service, reflecting our quest to deliver the ultimate customer experience. Check out your neighborhood nouria store and tell us about your experience.

As a Business Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing business trends, sales data, and market dynamics to provide actionable insights that drive our strategic decisions. You will work closely with various departments, including operations, marketing, and finance, to improve processes and increase profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with marketing, category management, and finance teams to align strategies and goals.
• Work closely with IT teams to implement and improve systems supporting retail operations.
• Provide support for the integration of new technologies and systems.
• Analyze sales, loyalty data, and customer behavior to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
• Develop and implement data analyses, data collection systems, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
• Work with management to prioritize and translate business and information needs into business and technical requirements.
• Conduct market analysis to understand competitors and industry trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational processes and customer experience.
• Prepare reports for senior management explaining trends, patterns, and predictions using relevant data.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting, providing financial insights and risk assessment.
• Evaluate business procedures and recommend changes to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Analyze store performance metrics and provide insights for improvement.
• Collaborate with store operations to implement operational best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Proven working experience as a business analyst or data analyst.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with retail operations and industry trends
• Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining, and segmentation techniques.
• Knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Business Objects, etc.), databases (SQL, etc.), and programming (XML, Javascript, or ETL frameworks).
• Proficiency in statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS, etc).
• Adept at queries, report writing, and presenting findings.