Space Planning Specialist (POGs)

Acosta Group is a collective of trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies. The Space Planning Specialist will focus on the strategic arrangement of products within retail spaces, utilizing space management software to develop Planograms (POGs) and providing insights based on financial data.

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

Skills

• Proficiency in space management software such as Blue Yonder (JDA), Apollo, or Spaceman is essential for this role
• Up to one year of related work experience
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Windows and related software applications, including Excel and PowerPoint
• 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
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• Color Perception
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• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Related work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement
• Knowledge of Power BI would be a strong asset
• Experience with syndicated data and/or space management tools would be an asset

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