Planogram Lead

TruX Retail Partner • Salisbury, NC

5d • $55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Planogram Lead provides technical and team leadership to Planogram Specialist I and II employees developing accurate, executable planograms that support merchandising strategies and retail standards. The role oversees team priorities, assesses complex merchandising requirements, monitors project outcomes, and provides technical direction to promote consistent execution across assigned categories and client programs.

As the team's primary technical resource, the Planogram Lead coaches employees, reinforces processes, resolves technical issues, and identifies ways to improve performance. The Lead evaluates alternative technical approaches, interprets complex client and retailer requirements, and recommends solutions that support business objectives, operational effectiveness, and client outcomes. The role partners with the Space Planning Program Manager and collaborates with the Planogram Senior Lead and cross-functional stakeholders to align work with functional standards and program priorities.

The position is primarily office-based and involves regular collaboration with corporate teams, field operations, and client locations. Travel to client meetings, corporate offices, retail locations, and program operations across assigned markets is required. The role may require sitting or standing for extended periods and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in planogram development, retail merchandising, space planning, or a related field.
• Advanced working knowledge of planogram development processes, retail merchandising principles, and relevant software platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex merchandising scenarios, make independent technical recommendations, and assess operational and client implications of alternative solutions.
• Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues and interpreting merchandising requirements.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and meeting established timelines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to guide peers and support cross-functional execution.
• Advanced technical proficiency in planogram development and maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve complex merchandising or data discrepancies.
• Ability to prioritize workloads, coordinate deliverables, and communicate risks effectively.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and peer leadership capabilities.
• Understanding of retail merchandising strategies, product placement, assortment requirements, and store execution standards.
• Ability to interpret client direction and translate requirements into accurate, executable planograms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, planogram software, reporting tools, and related applications.
• Ability to work independently while supporting team performance and shared accountability.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive client and business information.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to travel to client meetings, corporate offices, retail locations, and program operations across assigned markets.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience providing team leadership, mentoring, technical guidance, or workload coordination.
• Associate or bachelor's degree; equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day work for a team of Planogram Specialist I and II employees by setting priorities, coordinating assignments, monitoring project progress, and balancing workloads.
• Coach and develop team members through feedback, technical guidance, training, and ongoing performance support; participate in performance evaluations and provide input on employee development, advancement, and other personnel decisions as assigned.
• Evaluate complex merchandising requirements, assortment strategies, retailer specifications, and client objectives; determine planogram approaches and recommend solutions that balance merchandising performance, space utilization, operational feasibility, and execution requirements.
• Interpret complex requirements, evaluate technical approaches, resolve significant planogram challenges, and determine corrective actions within delegated authority.
• Provide technical oversight of planogram deliverables for accuracy, completeness, merchandising alignment, product placement, and execution readiness; prioritize resolution of significant discrepancies and recurring technical issues.
• Advise the Space Planning Program Manager, Category Management, Retail Partners, and other stakeholders by evaluating alternatives, communicating risks, and recommending solutions to complex merchandising and execution challenges.
• Analyze quality trends, recurring errors, rework, productivity data, and program feedback to identify root causes and recommend improvements to technical standards, workflows, quality controls, and delivery performance.
• Establish and reinforce technical guidance, documentation, version control, and standardized practices.
• Support onboarding, cross-training, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement to strengthen team capabilities, consistency, and scalability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed