Space and Assortment Analyst

Advantage Solutions • Matthews, NC

6d • $44,200 - $55,200

About The Position

The Space and Assortment Analyst is a mid-level role for a professional with experience in space and assortment planning. The analyst collaborates with teams while independently managing project responsibilities and timelines, multitasking to support successful execution. The role works closely with clients and customers to align on project goals and maintain workflows across cycle timelines. The analyst develops expertise and uses industry tools and software to optimize space planning, and may support training initiatives and serve as a resource for senior leaders.

The position partners with retailers on space and floor-planning strategies, applying data-driven insights to fixture placement and category performance. It manages multiple project timelines and processes, and uses data analysis, market trends, and external resources to optimize space utilization and support merchandising decisions. The analyst also supports associates on corporate merchandising principles and practices and maintains accurate, growth-oriented plans aligned with customer goals.

Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Travel and driving are not essential duties. The role has no direct-report supervisory responsibilities and no indirect-report guidance or mentoring responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job-related experience.
• 2–4 years of experience with planograms or floorplans.
• Experience with analysis in a professional setting.
• Self-directed work ethic and desire to succeed; ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize business requests.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Intellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and a quick learner.
• Strong work ethic and ability to succeed, often with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Partner with retailers to develop space and floor-planning strategies, providing data-driven insights on fixture placement and/or category performance.
• Manage multiple project timelines in assigned spaces and ensure each process is followed thoroughly.
• Use data analysis, market trends, and external resources to optimize space utilization and support strategic merchandising decisions.
• Support associates on corporate merchandising principles and practices.
• Maintain accurate, growth-oriented plans aligned with customer goals.
• Collaborate with teams and clients or customers to align on project goals and maintain workflows across cycle timelines.
• May support training initiatives and serve as a resource for senior leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level