Analyst Space and Assortment

SAS Retail Services; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SAS Retail Services is seeking an Analyst, Space and Assortment to own space planning projects for major retail partners. You will manage timelines, partner directly with clients, and translate data into decisions that drive category performance nationwide.

You will analyze market trends and fixture placement, mentor associates, and contribute to strategic merchandising calls within a fast-paced, office-based environment. This role emphasizes independent ownership and analytical impact.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience with planograms or floorplans.
• Experience with analysis in a professional setting; merchandising experience is a plus.
• Self-directed, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and knows how to prioritize competing requests.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with sharp attention to detail and accuracy.
• Intellectually curious, a quick learner, and energized by solving problems.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with retailers to shape space and floor planning strategies, bringing data-driven insight to fixture placement and category performance.
• Own multiple project timelines at once, keeping every process on track and thoroughly executed.
• Dig into data analysis, market trends, and outside resources to optimize space utilization and inform strategic merchandising calls.
• Support and mentor associates on core merchandising principles, and keep growth-oriented plans aligned with customer goals.

Skills

Planograms

Floorplans

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Summary

Analyst, Space and Assortment
Take the wheel on space planning strategy that shapes what shoppers see on the shelf.

About The Role

If you've got a few years of planogram and floorplan experience under your belt and you're ready to own projects end-to-end, this is where you take the next step. As our Analyst, Space and Assortment, you'll drive space planning strategy for major retail partners — managing your own timelines, partnering directly with clients, and turning data into decisions that shape category performance nationwide. You'll have the independence to run your projects your way, backed by a team that trusts your judgment. You'll dig into data, market trends, and fixture placement to solve real merchandising problems, and you'll become a go-to resource for associates and senior leaders alike. If you're looking for a role where your analysis has visible impact, this is it.

What You'll Do

• Partner directly with retailers to shape space and floor planning strategies, bringing data-driven insight to fixture placement and category performance
• Own multiple project timelines at once, keeping every process on track and thoroughly executed
• Dig into data analysis, market trends, and outside resources to optimize space utilization and inform strategic merchandising calls
• Support and mentor associates on core merchandising principles, and keep growth-oriented plans aligned with customer goals

What You'll Gain

• Real ownership: independent project management with visibility to senior leaders
• A chance to sharpen your analytical and strategic skills on high-impact retail accounts
• Exposure to mentoring and training, building your leadership experience for what's next
• A role at the center of decisions that shape how top consumer brands reach shoppers

Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent job-related experience
• 2–4 years of experience with planograms or floorplans
• Experience with analysis in a professional setting; merchandising experience is a plus
• Self-directed, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and knows how to prioritize competing requests
• Strong written and verbal communication, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with sharp attention to detail and accuracy
• Intellectually curious, a quick learner, and energized by solving problems
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Good to Know

• No supervisory responsibilities — this role is about your own impact, not managing a team
• Minimal to no travel or driving required
• Primarily an office-based, sedentary role (sitting 66%+ of the day, computer data entry, occasional lifting up to 10 lbs.)

About Us

We're one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies, specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing for manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food and consumer packaged goods. We work across grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, electronics, and home improvement channels — bridging the gap between manufacturers and retailers so consumers get access to the best products on the market.

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

• Partners with retailers to develop space and floor planning strategies, providing data-driven insights on fixture placement and/or category performance.
• Manages multiple project timelines in assigned spaces ensuring each process is thoroughly followed.
• Leverages data analysis, market trends, and external resources to optimize space utilization and support strategic merchandising decisions.
• Provide support for associates on corporate merchandising principles and practices and maintain accurate growth-oriented plans that align with customers goals.

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 and driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Required): Bacehlors Degree or equivalent job-related experience

Field Of Study/Area Of Experience

• 2-4 years of experience with Planograms or Floorplans
• Experience with analysis in a professional setting
• Experience in merchandising is a plus

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Self-directed work ethic and desire to succeed; thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requests
• Good communication – written and oral – skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Well-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Intellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and a quick learner
• Strong work ethic and desire to succeed (often with minimal supervision)
• Microsoft Office experience : Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements

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.

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.