Strategic Space & Assortment Lead

SAS Retail Services, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAS Retail Services, Inc. is seeking a Manager Space and Assortment to lead a team of space and assortment planners and deliver data-driven planograms and floorplans for retailers and manufacturers.

You will analyze data, drive insights, and manage projects that maximize ROI while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet client goals. You will mentor and develop staff, optimize resource deployment, and pursue revenue opportunities through strong client relationships and compelling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (required).
• 4-6 years of experience in Retail, mastery of space management technology.
• 2 years of proven leadership experience (required).
• Experience or knowledge of planogram/floorplan software, background in merchandising a plus.
• Professional understanding of Microsoft Office apps (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint) and proficient with data analysis and/or using data and insights to support goals.
• Advanced organization and multitasking skills; advanced communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and retain a high-performing team of space and assortment planners by utilizing enterprise hiring, training, and professional development resources; provide ongoing mentorship, motivation, and career growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with company leadership and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for resource deployment and enhance support for retailer assortment and space planning processes.
• Identify and pursue revenue opportunities by building strong client relationships, developing and presenting proposals, and securing new and ongoing billable work.
• Manage high-impact projects and ensure quality execution by identifying key opportunities, reviewing team deliverables, and maintaining high standards across space and assortment planning work.
• Leverage data-driven insights and planogram tools to uncover client opportunities, guide team exploration, and develop scalable best practices for internal use and cross-divisional alignment.
• Ensure effective resource deployment and customer satisfaction by aligning team capabilities with client needs, maintaining strong communication with customer leadership, and optimizing utilization for maximum impact.
• Oversee project schedules and track resource utilization, continuously assessing workflows to drive efficiency and improve service delivery.
• Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources.
• May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Planogram software

MS Office

Job description

SAS Retail Services, Inc. is seeking a Manager Space and Assortment to lead a team of space and assortment planners and deliver data-driven planograms and floorplans for retailers and manufacturers.

You will analyze data, drive insights, and manage projects that maximize ROI while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet client goals. You will mentor and develop staff, optimize resource deployment, and pursue revenue opportunities through strong client relationships and compelling