SAS Associate Space and Assortment

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions • Buffalo, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment.
• Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of data analysis or relevant experience bonus

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.

What This Job Offers

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