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 UsSkills Required
- Proficiency in space-management software such as Blue Yonder (JDA), Apollo, or Spaceman
- Up to two years of related work experience
- Advanced proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel and PowerPoint
- Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of Power BI
- Experience with syndicated data and space-management tools
- Clear and concise communication with internal and external clients
- Ability to identify and leverage data to diagnose situations and develop solutions
- Ability to independently conduct data mining using CPG math
- Ability to ensure data accuracy and quality control of deliverables
What We Do
Acosta Group fuses storied expertise, unmatched connectivity and advanced insight to accelerate brand growth – everywhere you sell. Our collective of the most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies is reimagining how people connect with brands at every point in the consumer journey. Comprised of Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services and Product Connections, Acosta Group understands and anticipates evolving consumer needs, fueling accelerated performance to connect tomorrow's commerce today. The collective delivers end-to-end solutions, including headquarter sales services, omnichannel retail solutions, assisted sales and training, integrated marketing, foodservice sales enablement and culinary solutions, and the most advanced data and insights.
