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SAS Retail Services · 1 day ago

Space and Assortment Sr Analyst

US-OH-Cincinnati

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$58K/yr - $73K/yr

3+ years exp

SAS Retail Services is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales and category management. The Space and Assortment Sr Analyst is responsible for providing strategic planogram analytical support to clients, managing complex space planning projects, and optimizing space allocation and product assortment.

ConsumerE-Commerce PlatformsRetail

Responsibilities

Planogram Support: Support client selling objectives in developing best-in-class planograms and merchandising solutions for category reviews, business overviews and retailer updates

Space Analytics: Utilize various data sources, including syndicated data, retailer information and space allocations to provide insights that supports sales in delivering against the client business objectives/core KPIs for speciﬁc regions/markets. This will involve assortment analysis, space to sales scorecards, pre/post reset review, creative merchandising solutions for planogram creation/approval, etc

Data Solutions & Enablers: Serve as a subject matter expert for various reporting systems and tools related to space management, retailer schematics and planogram proposals. Model cross-functional collaboration, seizing opportunities to share information and insights gathered regarding space and shelving opportunities. Seek continuous improvement and new ideas to improve analytical and reporting capabilities to identify growth and shelving opportunities across the entire retailer landscape

Client Management: Build strong relationships with multiple client contacts through collaboration and effective communication. Tailor solutions based on unique requirements and goals. Anticipate needs and provide proactive and creative recommendations. Continuously demonstrate reliability with consistent support and reliable solutions

Presentation Development: Create compelling and creative presentations using space insights and market trends identified for on shelf, distribution or merchandising opportunities focused on the client’s objectives and core KPIs

Qualification

Space ManagementCategory ManagementSyndicated DataSpace Planning SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeProject ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailProblem SolvingPresentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

3 to 5 years experience in relevant field (Space Management experience required, JDA Software experience preferred)

Ability to confidently collaborate, communicate, and present to client, customer, and internal leadership

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Strategic mindset with demonstrated ability to positively impact client business

Self-directed work ethic and desire to succeed: thrives in a fast-paced environment/adaptable

Proven ability to develop, build, and maintain positive business relationships

Excellent communication – written and oral. Passion to achieve desired results through others with positive, energetic, and enthusiastic communication

Well-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracy

Intellectually curious, eager to problem solve and a quick learner

Ability to present polished, professional image and represent the company in a professional manner

Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requests

Syndicated data experience: working knowledge of syndicated data sources

Understanding of principles and practices of Category Management (analysis of assortment, pricing, promotion, shelving, shopper) required

Understanding and application of principles and practices of Space Management (analysis of assortment, project/process management expertise, shelving/merchandising strategies, space to sales, reporting, shopper consideration paths, etc.) with expertise in space planning software

Microsoft Office experience: mastery of Excel, Word, PowerPoint