Associate Space and Assortment

About the Role

This is an entry-level position for an associate with some background experience, looking to start a professional career in space and assortment planning. The role involves owning and maintaining individual project responsibilities and timelines while collaborating (under supervision) with clients to achieve the overall project vision. Associates will work through different cycle timelines and continue learning in the space planning domain using various tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Manage timelines for multiple projects.
• Analyze data and execute tests/prototypes to identify key business opportunities; recommend solutions and action plans based on insights.
• Utilize company and customer-provided tools to support project needs, drive sales, and achieve objectives.
• Understand customer strategies and continuously evaluate efficiencies.
• Provide insights and explore innovative solutions to strengthen customer relationships.
• Maintain and update data in corresponding tools for accuracy and consistency.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in merchandising and planogram development.
• Background in merchandising with experience/knowledge of planogram/floorplan software.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office apps (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint) preferred.
• Basic understanding of data analysis or relevant experience is a bonus.
• Able to stay organized and multitask.

Skills

• Planogram and floorplan software proficiency.
• Data analysis and insight generation.
• Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• Project timeline management.
• Collaboration and communication with clients.

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods (66%+ each day), hear the telephone, enter data on a computer, and may require lifting up to 10 pounds.

Travel is not an essential duty of this job. Driving is not an essential duty or function of this job.