Space Planning & Modular Specialist

Acosta Sales & Marketing; Rogers (AR); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Group is seeking a space planning professional to develop modulars and planograms for retailer brands in Rogers, AR. You will optimize shelf space and drive growth through data-driven space insights.

The role requires experience with space management tools, proficient Excel/PowerPoint skills, and familiarity with Power BI as a strong asset. Hybrid onsite work is available, with 3 days per week in Rogers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Related work experience may substitute for the educational requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide space planning, modular development, and section merchandising support for assigned categories and customers.
• Analyze financial and category performance data to deliver actionable space-related insights at both the account and market level.
• Develop and maintain modulars and planograms that meet visual merchandising standards while optimizing shelf space and supporting growth for Acosta-represented brands.
• Lead meetings with Business Managers and clients to discuss category strategies, space opportunities, customer needs, and upcoming projects.
• Maintain and update all modulars, planograms, and space management solutions for designated categories and customers.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of data sources, analyses, and deliverables, collaborating with BI teams and external data partners as needed.

Skills

Space planning

Data mining

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Related work experience acceptable

Tools

Blue Yonder (JDA)

Apollo

Spaceman

Job description

DESCRIPTION

This position is #hybrid on-site 3 days a week in Rogers, AR.

You will develop and maintain retail planograms and modulars that optimize shelf space, support category growth, and drive sales performance.

Experience using space management software such as Blue Yonder (JDA) , Apollo , or Spaceman is required .

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide space planning, modular development, and section merchandising support for assigned categories and customers. Analyze financial and category performance data to deliver actionable space-related insights at both the account and market level.

• Participate in the development and maintenance of client-specific reporting that measures performance against business strategies and objectives.

• Develop and maintain modulars and planograms that meet customer and client visual merchandising standards , while optimizing shelf space and supporting growth for Acosta-represented brands.

• Lead meetings with Business Managers and clients to discuss category strategies, space opportunities, customer needs, and upcoming projects .

• Maintain and update all assigned modulars, planograms, and space management solutions for designated categories and customers.

• Ensure the quality and accuracy of data sources, analyses, and deliverables, collaborating with Business Intelligence teams and external data and technology partners as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred

• Related work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement

Work Experience Requirements:

• 1+ years of related work experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

• Advanced degree of proficiency in Windows and related software applications including Excel, and PowerPoint - Knowledge of Power BI would be a strong asset .

• Experience with space management tools is required.

• 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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ABOUT US

Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.

Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world.

But it’s not just about what we do – it’s about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers.

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail] . Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.

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Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Marketing

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Sales

Salary Range: $44200.00 - $60000.00

Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC