This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate Space Analyst based in the United States.
The Associate Space Analyst is an entry-level opportunity focused on space management, category analytics, and retail merchandising support.
You will work closely with category management and sales teams to deliver accurate, data-driven space and assortment solutions.
The role combines analytical work, technical tools, data preparation, and project coordination in a collaborative environment.
You will contribute to space planning projects while developing expertise in specialized software, processes, and category management practices.
This position is also designed as a development pathway toward future Category Management opportunities.
Although the role is remote, geographic flexibility and a willingness to relocate within the U.S. may be required as you progress through the training program.
The position offers exposure to retail strategy, customer data, technology, and cross-functional business initiatives.
Accountabilities
- Manage or support space management and assortment planning projects from data preparation through validation and completion.
- Conduct space planning, drawing, and validation activities for merchandising and retail sets.
- Collect, manipulate, cleanse, combine, analyze, and validate customer data from multiple sources for use in space planning tools.
- Apply retailer standards and merchandising guidelines to ensure accurate and consistent space solutions.
- Maintain and refine scorecards, reports, and performance measurements to track project results.
- Collaborate with IT and technical teams to ensure effective use of relevant technology and analytical platforms.
- Partner with category leadership to plan projects, align expectations, and deliver assortment and space planning initiatives successfully.
- Identify and support space and assortment opportunities that align with broader category strategies.
- Use multiple category management technology platforms to support day-to-day activities.
- Develop advanced proficiency in space planning and assortment software, processes, and analytical solutions.
- Build strong working relationships across sales, category management, technical, and other business teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
- Strong technical and analytical capabilities, including relevant internship experience or professional experience in food and beverage retailing, merchandising, or sales.
- Ability to apply logic, rules, and structured thinking when preparing data for categorization and analysis.
- Above-average proficiency with Microsoft Excel, along with working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information and influence stakeholders at different organizational levels.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, take initiative, and adapt effectively to changing priorities and processes.
- Willingness and ability to learn new analytical tools, technologies, and space-planning processes quickly.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality analytical outputs.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams while managing assignments independently.
- Willingness to travel by air approximately 10% of the time.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands for handling and operating equipment, reach, climb or balance, and perform occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Ability to work primarily in an office environment while periodically working in warehouse settings with variable temperatures and lighting, including occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds.
- Candidates should demonstrate geographic flexibility and willingness to relocate within the United States when appropriate for future Category Management opportunities.
Benefits
- Salary range of $58,800–$120,700, depending on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skills, seniority, and business needs.
- Remote work opportunity from anywhere in the United States.
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Structured training and development toward future Category Management opportunities.
- Exposure to specialized space planning, assortment management, analytics, and retail technology platforms.
- Collaborative work with category management, sales, technical, and leadership teams.
- Opportunities to build analytical, technical, communication, and business skills in a large-scale consumer products environment.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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