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Summary

Associate Space and Assortment   This role is for an entry-level associate with some background experience, looking to kickstart a professional career in space and assortment planning. The role may work with a group, but each associate will be tasked to own and maintain their own project responsibilities and timelines. They will collaborate (supervised) with clients/customers to ensure the overall project vision is achieved. Works to maintain projects through different cycle timelines and continues to learn and grow in the space world leveraging different tools and software as required.   The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.   Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities - Responsible for timeline management of multiple projects. - Analyze data and execute test/prototypes to identify key business opportunities and 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. Supervisory Responsibilities   Direct Reports This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports   Indirect Reports This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports   Travel and/or Driving Requirements Travel is not an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is not an essential duty or function of this job.    Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job Education Level: (Required):  High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience                                     Field of Study/Area of Experience:  - 1-2 years of experience in merchandising and planogram development skills   Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Background merchandising with experience/knowledge of planogram/floorplan software Basic understanding of Microsoft Office apps (Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Sharepoint, ex) preferred Basic understanding of data analysis or relevant experience bonus Able to stay organized and multitask   Environmental & Physical Requirements Office / Sedentary Requirements Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.  Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.    Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law.  The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.   Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes.  Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).   Job Will Remain Open Until Filled 

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.   Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities - Responsible for timeline management of multiple projects. - Analyze data and execute test/prototypes to identify key business opportunities and 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.   Supervisory Responsibilities   Direct Reports This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports   Indirect Reports This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports   Travel and/or Driving Requirements Travel is not an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is not an essential duty or function of this job.    Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job Education Level: (Required):  High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience                                     Field of Study/Area of Experience:  - 1-2 years of experience in merchandising and planogram development skills     Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Background merchandising with experience/knowledge of planogram/floorplan software Basic understanding of Microsoft Office apps (Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Sharepoint, ex) preferred Basic understanding of data analysis or relevant experience bonus Able to stay organized and multitask   Environmental & Physical Requirements Office / Sedentary Requirements Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.  Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.    Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law.  The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.   Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes.  Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

Important Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified.   The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.