SAS Associate Space and Assortment

This role is for an entry-level associate with some background experience, looking to kickstart a professional career in space and assortment planning. The role may work with a group, but each associate will be tasked to own and maintain their own project responsibilities and timelines. They will collaborate (supervised) with clients/customers to ensure the overall project vision is achieved. Works to maintain projects through different cycle timelines and continues to learn and grow in the space world leveraging different tools and software as required.

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for timeline management of multiple projects.
• Analyze data and execute test/prototypes to identify key business opportunities and recommend solutions and action plans based on insights
• Utilize company and customer-provided tools to support project needs, drive sales, and achieve objectives.
• Understand customer strategies and continuously evaluate efficiencies. Provide insights and explore innovative solutions to strengthen customer relationships.
• Maintain and update data in corresponding tools for accuracy and consistency.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

Travel is not an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is not an essential duty or function of this job. 

Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

Education Level: (Required):  High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience: 

- 1-2 years of experience in merchandising and planogram development skills

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Background merchandising with experience/knowledge of planogram/floorplan software
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office apps (Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Sharepoint, ex) preferred
Basic understanding of data analysis or relevant experience bonus
Able to stay organized and multitask

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled