Visual Merchandising Space Planning Temp

Five Below • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Visual Merchandising Space Planning Temp is a highly analytical role supporting data-driven retail decisions. The role uses sales, inventory, and customer data to inform space allocation, optimize product placement, and improve store performance. The position is based in Philadelphia and works with Visual Leaders and merchandising and planning teams to develop space strategies aligned with financial goals and forecasts.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in retail analytics, space planning, merchandising, or a similar data-focused role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data modeling.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to interpret data and translate it into business insights.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present data-driven recommendations clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with SQL or other data-querying tools.
• Understanding of retail KPIs, such as sales per linear foot, sell-through, and conversion rates.
• Familiarity with forecasting and planning concepts.
• Exposure to test-and-learn or experimentation frameworks.
• Must be based in Philadelphia.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with space-planning or planogram software such as JDA/Blue Yonder or Apollo.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales, inventory, and productivity data to inform space-planning decisions and optimize product placement.
• Evaluate category performance, including sales per linear foot and sell-through, and recommend space-allocation adjustments.
• Partner with Visual Leaders to provide merchandising and planning teams with space strategies aligned to financial goals and forecasts.
• Build reports and dashboards to track store-layout effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support A/B testing or pilot initiatives for new merchandising strategies and layouts.
• Identify trends and anomalies in store performance and provide actionable recommendations.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems and reporting tools.
• Assist with resets and provide post-execution performance analysis.

Benefits

• The company directs applicants to its benefits site for information about benefits and perks, including health coverage and financial and personal wellness support; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed