SAS Manager Space and Assortment

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions • Winston Salem, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The SAS Manager Space and Assortment is a dual-function leadership role, responsible for overseeing a team of Space and Assortment teammates while delivering high-impact, data-driven planogram, floorplan and merchandising solutions to clients and retail partners. This individual plays a critical role in driving strategic value through space and assortment analytics, combining strong leadership capabilities with expertise in space planning tools and methodologies. The ideal candidate is a team motivator and problem solver, capable of building important relationships with both internal stakeholders and retailer personnel. By aligning team output with business goals and customer strategies, the Manager ensures maximum return on investment for all retailer-facing initiatives. In addition to team management, this role requires a strategic mindset to design and implement innovative, customer-centric solutions. The SAS Manager Space and Assortment will also contribute to process optimization, best practice development, and cross-functional alignment to continuously elevate space and assortment capabilities. Job Will Remain Open Until Filled 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.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in Retail experience; mastery of space management technology
• 2 years proven leadership experience required
• Experience or knowledge of planogram/floorplan software, background in merchandising a plus
• Professional understanding of Microsoft office apps (powerpoint, word, excel, sharepoint, ex)
• Proficient with data analysis, and/or using data and insights to support goals
• Advanced organization and multitasking skills
• Previous leadership experience required
• Advanced communication skills
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and retain a high-performing team of space and assortment planners by utilizing enterprise hiring, training, and professional development resources; provide ongoing mentorship, motivation, and career growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with company leadership and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for resource deployment and enhance support for retailer assortment and space planning processes.
• Identify and pursue revenue opportunities by building strong client relationships, developing and presenting proposals, and securing new and ongoing billable work.
• Manage high-impact projects and ensure quality execution by identifying key opportunities, reviewing team deliverables, and maintaining high standards across space and assortment planning work.
• Leverage data-driven insights and planogram tools to uncover client opportunities, guide team exploration, and develop scalable best practices for internal use and cross-divisional alignment.
• Ensure effective resource deployment and customer satisfaction by aligning team capabilities with client needs, maintaining strong communication with customer leadership, and optimizing utilization for maximum impact.
• Oversee project schedules and track resource utilization, continuously assessing workflows to drive efficiency and improve service delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees