Strategic Space & Assortment Analyst

Advantage Solutions; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Solutions is seeking an Analyst, Space and Assortment to drive space planning strategy for major retail partners nationwide. You will own multiple projects, partner directly with clients, and turn data into decisions that influence category performance.

This role offers independence with support from a trusted team and visibility to senior leaders. You will analyze planograms and floorplans, manage timelines, mentor junior staff, and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 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 background is a plus.
• Self-directed, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can prioritize competing requests.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with retailers to shape space and floor planning strategies, using data-driven insights.
• Own multiple project timelines at once, ensuring thorough execution.
• Analyze data, market trends, and fixture placement to optimize space utilization.
• Mentor associates on core merchandising principles and align growth plans with customer goals.

Skills

Data analysis

Project coordination

Strategic thinking

Self-directed

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Advantage Solutions is seeking an Analyst, Space and Assortment to drive space planning strategy for major retail partners nationwide. You will own multiple projects, partner directly with clients, and turn data into decisions that influence category performance.

This role offers independence with support from a trusted team and visibility to senior leaders. You will analyze planograms and floorplans, manage timelines, mentor junior staff, and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams.