How to hire a location analyst

How to hire a location analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step location analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a location analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new location analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a location analyst, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect location analyst also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of location analysts.

   Type of Location Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Location Analyst	Market research analysts study market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service. They help companies understand what products people want, who will buy them, and at what price.	$18-37
   Research Internship	A research intern is responsible for assisting the research team with conducting an investigation, compiling information, and analyzing results for an organized research study. Research interns' duties also include understanding the work processes and operation procedures, sharing strategies and recommendations on research methods, reaching out to appropriate research correspondents, managing clients' inquiries and concerns, keeping important client records for reference, studying current market trends, and maintaining the eagerness to learn... Show more	$12-28
   Marketing Coordinator	A marketing coordinator supports the marketing department on deciding strategies and business efforts to develop the brand image and boost customer satisfaction. Marketing coordinators' duties include assisting in advertising campaigns, scheduling promotional events, monitoring sales status, researching current market trends, maintaining a record of existing and potential clients, and contributing ideas to improve the brand's profitability... Show more	$16-32

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Data Integrity Issues
   • Market Trends
   • Financial Models
   • Analysis Support
   • GIS
   • Windows

   Responsibilities:

   • Analyze and forecast sales, manage inventory levels and determine distribution strategy to all Marshalls stores.
   • Evaluate sales and inventory performance in order to maintain open-to-buy projections, vendor forecasts and properly allocate merchandise
   • Transform data into stories through effective use of data visualization, simplification and understanding of intend audiences.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your location analyst job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A location analyst salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, location analysts' average salary in mississippi is 59% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level location analysts earn 52% less than senior-level location analysts.
   • Certifications. A location analyst with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a location analyst's salary.

   Average location analyst salary

   $55,631yearly

   $26.75 hourly rate

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   Entry-level location analyst salary

   $38,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 13, 2026

4. Writing a location analyst job description

   A location analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a location analyst job description:

   Location analyst job description example

   CNO Financial Group's Consumer Unit is hiring a Suitability Analyst to support and delivers high quality customer service while maintaining and adhering to regulatory standards and best practices. The Suitability Analyst is responsible for centralized supervision of registered representative's securities transactions. The Suitability Analyst works closely with all Registered Representatives, Investment Advisors and Associate Persons of the B/D and RIA to ensure compliance with FINRA, SEC and State Regulations. The ideal candidate possesses excellent attention to detail, communication skills, financial background and understanding of the financial securities business.
   **As a Suitability Analyst, Broker/Dealer, your responsibilities will include:**
   
   + Review and approve client new and existing account documentation, trading activity, email correspondence and other related security transactions
   
   + Conduct suitability review of customer trading activity for direct to fund, brokerage and RIA business by ensuring compliance with all internal procedures and industry regulations
   
   + Work closely with vendors to ensure trades are executed in accordance with internal procedures and industry regulations
   
   + Conduct suitability review of customer trading activity for direct to fund, brokerage and RIA business by ensuring compliance with all internal procedures and industry regulations
   
   + Analyze trade and exception reports and take appropriate action
   
   + Assist in the on-boarding new registered representative and provide on-going operational support
   
   + Identify and analyze customer and firm risk, update compliance as necessary
   
   + Resolves registered representative concerns by researching details, identifying most efficient method of handling the concern, and evaluating risks to all parties before resolving
   
   + Evaluates possible solutions to complex problems, prioritizing, and refining those solutions
   
   + Anticipate processes/systems to meet changing business needs or regulatory requirements
   
   + Builds and maintains a broad knowledge base of the securities industry (regulatory, markets, products, processes, and operational methodologies)
   
   + Educates and trains registered representatives by determining needs, providing various alternatives of action, and explaining specifics of each product or service.
   
   **Qualified candidates will have:**
   
   + FINRA Series 4, 7, 24, 53. Registrations; Series 7 & 63 REQUIRED and 24 registration within 90 days in position.
   
   + Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance.
   
   + 5-10 years progressively responsible compliance experience within investments/financial services to include detailed knowledge of the trade cycle, securities settlement, standard trading workflows and systems and specific knowledge of SEC, FINRA and state insurance rules and regulations Demonstrated strong critical thinking, analytical and organizational skills.
   
   + Ability to work independently, set priorities, manages deadlines, and function in a team environment.
   
   + Strong presentation skills both verbal and in writing, especially to large and diverse audiences.
   
   + Ability to perform technical research and analysis of laws and regulations and apply them to company operations, products, and securities transactions.
   
   + Occasional travel
   
   At this time, CNO is not mandating its associates to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. However, this is an evolving situation, in the future CNO may require its associates to be vaccinated as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodations required by applicable law.
   
   CNO Financial Group offices reopened in April 2022 and we will be pursuing a hybrid working model. Associates who live within a 60 mile radius of a corporate office (Birmingham, Carmel, Chicago, Philadelphia, Orlando and Milwaukee) will have access to come into that Office up to 2 days/week, and work from home at least 3 days/week. This role is full time work from home (WFH), also known as Remote. This role can be performed from any US based location within the central or eastern time zone. Work cannot be performed from outside of the United States.
   
   CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands and supported by our associates and agents. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.2 million policies and more than $35 billion in total assets. Our 3,400 associates, 8,600 exclusive agents and independent partner agents guide individuals, families and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions.
   
   We are financially strong and well positioned for continued growth, and we are grounded in our core values of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I); Integrity, Customer Focus, Excellence, and Teamwork. We have offices in more than 260 communities in the U.S., including our headquarters in Carmel, Indiana, and corporate offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Philadelphia, Orlando and Milwaukee.
   
   At CNO Financial Group, we're always looking forward-to the security and stability we help create for our insurance brands' customers, and the growth we create within our own company. We're looking for ambitious people who want to do more. We'll provide you with opportunities to grow your skills through challenging professional experiences.
   
   If you're looking for a culture that encourages development, helps you reach your potential, and rewards you for your contribution, then CNO Financial Group is right for you. For more information, visit CNOinc.com.
   
   **ReqID**: POS-20499
   
   **Category**: Finance
   
   **Job Type**: Full-Time
   
   **Additional Locations**: Carmel, IN; Indianapolis, IN; Philadelphia, PA; Orlando, FL; Birmingham, AL; Milwaukee, WI

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5. Post your job

   To find the right location analyst for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with location analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit location analysts who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your location analyst job on Zippia to find and attract quality location analyst candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as swipe files, exit five, marketinghire, american marketing association.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with location analyst candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new location analyst

   Once you've found the location analyst candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new location analyst. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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