Coordinator Space and Assortment

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions • Carlisle, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Space & Assortment Planning Coordinator where merchandising strategy turns into what shoppers actually see on the shelf. The company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies, partnering with manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food and consumer packaged goods. They connect brands with retailers across various channels including grocery, mass, club, drug, dollar, convenience, specialty, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. This position is on the team that shapes how products are arranged, selected, and presented in stores, utilizing industry-standard space planning software. The role offers the opportunity to learn how retail strategy translates into real-world shelf sets and build in-demand skills for the retail and CPG industry.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience).
• Around 1-2 years of experience in merchandising or planogram development, or a strong interest in learning.
• Comfort with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web browsers.
• Strong organization and the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers.
• Organization and multitasking abilities would be beneficial.

Nice To Haves

• Planogram or floorplan knowledge is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning team on space and assortment projects, with room to work independently and the chance to collaborate with teammates and clients.
• Maintain and update data and information across planning tools to ensure consistency and accuracy for the department.
• Work in space and assortment building software with guidance and supervision.
• Learn the strategy behind the shelf, including how planning initiatives come together and how to find creative solutions that help customers hit their goals.
• Get to know clients and what drives their strategies to support the department with real context.
• Providing support to Space and Assortment planning teams. Works will be independent but may require team or client interaction.
• Supports work in Space and Assortment building software with supervision.
• Learns to understand Space and Assortment planning initiatives and how to search for innovative solutions to support customer goals.
• Learns basic client/customer strategies to help with supporting department.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations for known disabilities to enable qualified applicants and employees to apply, perform essential job functions, and enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment, as required by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED