Develops and maintains retail planograms and section merchandising using space management software. Analyzes financial, syndicated, and customer data to provide space-related insights, improve brand placement, and measure performance against objectives. The role coordinates meetings with clients and internal teams, ensures visual standards are met, and performs quality control on data and deliverables. Requires strong Excel and communication skills, data mining abilities, and up to two years of related experience.
This position is #Hybrid, in the office, 3 days a week.
Space Planning is a specialized discipline focused on the strategic arrangement of products within a retail space, utilizing space management software to develop Planograms (POGs).
Proficiency in space management software such as Blue Yonder (JDA), Apollo, or Spaceman is essential for this role.
Responsibilities- Provide space management and section merchandising on the assigned categories for the assigned customers. Including the analysis of financial data and the ability to provide space-related insights at both the account and market level.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of client-specific reporting that measures performance against strategies and objectives.
- Develop and ensure that planograms meet both the Customer’s and Client’s visual standards, all the while increasing space for brands represented by Acosta based on sales performance.
- Set up and run team meetings with BM and clients to discuss client needs and upcoming projects.
- Maintain and update all plan-o-grams for assigned categories and/or sections for assigned customers
- Responsible for quality control of data sources and ensuring accuracy of deliverables, often requiring engagement with other BI associates and data/tool vendors.
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Related work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement
Work Experience Requirements:
- Up to two years of related work experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:
- Demonstrate an advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications including Excel, and PowerPoint - Knowledge of Power BI would be a strong asset.
- Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools would be an asset.
- Clearly and concisely communicate relevant information to work with team members and internal and external clients effectively.
- Identify and leverage relevant data to diagnose situations and identify potential solutions
- Effectively and independently conduct data mining utilizing CPG math to clearly and concisely communicate relevant information Physical Requirements: •Seeing •Color Perception •Touching
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About Us Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.
Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world.
But it’s not just about what we do – it’s about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers.
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