SAS Associate Space and Assortment

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions•Sunbury, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SAS Analyst Space and Assortment - Onsite This mid-level role is ideal for a professional with experience in space and assortment planning. While collaborating with teams, the analyst will independently manage project responsibilities and timelines, effectively multitasking to ensure successful execution. They will work closely with clients and customers to align on project goals and maintain workflows across various cycle timelines. Continuously developing their expertise, the analyst will leverage industry tools and software to optimize space planning. Additionally, they may support training initiatives and serve as a reliable resource for senior leaders. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Partners with retailers to develop space and floor planning strategies, providing data-driven insights on fixture placement and/or category performance. Manages multiple project timelines in assigned spaces ensuring each process is thoroughly followed. Leverages data analysis, market trends, and external resources to optimize space utilization and support strategic merchandising decisions. Provide support for associates on corporate merchandising principles and practices and maintain accurate growth-oriented plans that align with customers goals. Responsibilities 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. Important Information The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law. Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

Requirements

Bacehlors Degree or equivalent job-related experience
2-4 years of experience with Planograms, Floorplans, or Merchandising
Experience with analysis in a professional setting
Self-directed work ethic and desire to succeed; thrives in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requests
Good communication – written and oral – skills and strong interpersonal skills
Well-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracy
Intellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and a quick learner
Strong work ethic and desire to succeed (often with minimal supervision)
Microsoft Office experience : Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience
1-2 years of experience in merchandising and planogram development skills
Background merchandising with experience/knowledge of planogram/floorplan software
Able to stay organized and multitask

Nice To Haves

Experience in merchandising is a plus
Basic understanding of data analysis or relevant experience bonus
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office apps (Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Sharepoint, ex) preferred

Responsibilities

Partners with retailers to develop space and floor planning strategies, providing data-driven insights on fixture placement and/or category performance.
Manages multiple project timelines in assigned spaces ensuring each process is thoroughly followed.
Leverages data analysis, market trends, and external resources to optimize space utilization and support strategic merchandising decisions.
Provide support for associates on corporate merchandising principles and practices and maintain accurate growth-oriented plans that align with customers goals.
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.