Associate Space and Assortment

Advantage Solutions; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Solutions is seeking an Associate Space and Assortment to manage timelines and analyze data across multiple client programs. The role focuses on supporting merchandising initiatives and improving assortment strategies in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years in merchandising, planogram development, and a working knowledge of planogram software and MS Office. This office-based role serves Grand Rapids, Hudsonville, and Byron Center locations in Michigan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of merchandising and planogram development experience.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage timelines across multiple concurrent projects.
• Analyze data and run tests/prototypes to identify business opportunities, and recommend solutions and action plans based on findings.
• Use company- and customer-provided tools to support project needs, drive sales, and meet objectives.
• Understand customer strategies, continuously evaluate efficiencies, and recommend innovative solutions to strengthen customer relationships.
• Maintain and update data in relevant systems to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Skills

Merchandising background

Planogram knowledge

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Planogram software

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint)

Job description

Job Title

Associate Space and Assortment

Job Locations

US-MI-Grand Rapids | US-MI-Hudsonville | US-MI-Byron Center

Requisition ID

2026-441148

Position Type

Full Time

Category

Category Management, Insights and Planning

Salary

Minimum: USD $18.46/Hr. | Maximum: USD $23.08/Hr.

About the Company

We are one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies, specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services for manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. We serve a broad range of trade channels, including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers - bridging the gap between manufacturers and retailers to give consumers access to the best products in the marketplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage timelines across multiple concurrent projects
• Analyze data and run tests/prototypes to identify business opportunities, and recommend solutions and action plans based on findings
• Use company- and customer-provided tools to support project needs, drive sales, and meet objectives
• Understand customer strategies, continuously evaluate efficiencies, and recommend innovative solutions to strengthen customer relationships
• Maintain and update data in relevant systems to ensure accuracy and consistency

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role has no direct or indirect supervisory/mentoring responsibilities.

Travel Requirements

Travel and driving are not essential functions of this role.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years of experience in merchandising and planogram development

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Merchandising background with experience/knowledge of planogram or floorplan software
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint) preferred
• Basic data analysis skills a plus
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask

Work Environment

Primarily office-based/sedentary. Requires the ability to sit for extended periods (66%+ of the workday), use a telephone, enter data on a computer, and occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information

Job duties may include additional responsibilities as assigned by a supervisor or manager. This description reflects the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. The Company reserves the right to modify job responsibilities, reassign positions, or add duties at any time, subject to applicable law, and will provide reasonable accommodations for known disabilities as required by law.

Any estimates, schedules, or guidelines in this description are for planning purposes only. Associates must always accurately record all hours worked, including on-site time, 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.