Space and Assortment Analyst

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions • Matthews, NC

5d

About The Position

This mid-level role is suited to a professional experienced 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 uses industry tools and software to optimize space planning, continues to develop their expertise, and may support training initiatives and serve as a resource for senior leaders.

The Company is a North American sales and marketing agency specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services for manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. It serves a variety of trade channels and connects manufacturers with retailers.

This position has no direct-report supervisory responsibilities and no indirect-report guidance or mentoring responsibilities. Travel and driving are not essential duties. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. The job description may include additional responsibilities assigned by a supervisor or manager, and the Company may change or reassign job duties, subject to applicable law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations for known disabilities as required by law and is committed to equal employment opportunity.

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.
• Intellectual curiosity, eagerness to solve problems, and ability to learn quickly.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work 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.

What This Job Offers

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