Sally Beauty Holdings is a global distributor and retailer offering professional beauty products to both retail consumers. The Data Analytics & AI Intern will leverage data-driven insights to improve business decision-making by analyzing large datasets, developing AI-driven models, and creating interactive dashboards to optimize retail operations.
Responsibilities
Analyze Large Datasets – Extract, clean, and analyze structured and unstructured retail data using SQL, Python, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric to identify trends and business insights that drive decision-making.
Develop AI-Driven Models – Assist in building and testing machine learning models for demand forecasting, customer segmentation, and fraud detection, improving operational efficiency and customer engagement.
Create Interactive Dashboards & Reports – Design and develop real-time, visual dashboards using Power BI to track key performance metrics for merchandising, supply chain, and e-commerce
Support Data Engineering & Cloud Analytics – Work with Azure cloud platform and Microsoft Fabric to optimize data pipelines and storage solutions, ensuring data availability and accuracy.
Collaborate & Present Insights – Work cross-functionally with business stakeholders, data scientists, and engineers to present actionable insights, recommendations, and data-driven solutions to leadership teams
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
Proficiency in SQL for querying and manipulating large datasets.
Experience with Python or R for data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning.
Familiarity with Databricks and Microsoft Fabric for data processing and analytics.
Hands-on experience with Power BI for dashboard development and data visualization.
Understanding of Azure cloud platform and data engineering concepts.
Detail-Oriented: Ability to work with large datasets, ensuring accuracy and precision in analysis and reporting.
Customer-Focused: Understands how data-driven insights can enhance customer experience, drive sales, and optimize retail operations.
Team Player: Works effectively in cross-functional teams, collaborating with data engineers, business analysts, and retail stakeholders.
Problem Solver: Demonstrates critical thinking and a solution-oriented approach to complex business challenges.
Strong Communication Skills: Ability to present data findings in a clear and actionable manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Curious & Self-Motivated: Proactively seeks out opportunities to apply analytics and AI to business problems, staying updated on industry trends.
Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment with shifting priorities and multiple projects.
Preferred
Prior work experience, coursework or internship experience in data analytics, machine learning, or business intelligence is preferred.
Experience working with large datasets in a retail, e-commerce, or supply chain environment is a plus.
Benefits
Complementary services
Varied selection of food options at our corporate campus
Great merchandise discount
Sally Beauty Holdings is a global distributor and retailer offering professional beauty products to both retail consumers.
