Temp Coordinator Space and Assortment

your adv; Scarborough (ME); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

your adv is hiring a Temp Coordinator in Space and Assortment in Scarborough, ME. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on exposure to space and assortment planning, with training on industry software and client relationships from day one.

You will support data integrity, learn space planning workflows, and contribute ideas to solving client challenges in a collaborative, low‑supervision environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of experience in merchandising and planogram development preferred.
• Comfortable with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and web browsers.
• Organized, able to juggle multiple priorities, and eager to grow.
• Familiarity with merchandising, planograms, or floorplans is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Space and Assortment planning teams on projects, independently or with the team and clients.
• Keep department data clean, consistent, and accurate across multiple tools.
• Get guided, hands-on practice with space and assortment planning software.
• Learn how space planning initiatives come together and contribute ideas to solve customer challenges.
• Build fundamentals of client and customer strategy shaping department work.

Skills

Merchandising

Planogram development

Organization

Learning mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Outlook

Job description

# Temp Coordinator Space and AssortmentScarborough, ME 04074Minimum: USD $20.00/Hr.Maximum: USD $23.00/Hr.Market Type: Hybrid# Temp Coordinator, Space and Assortment(Contract ending 12/31)**Launch your career in space planning — no experience required, just curiosity.**## About the RoleIf you're detail-oriented, love solving puzzles, and want a front-row seat to how the biggest brands decide what ends up on store shelves, this is your entry point into the world of space and assortment planning.As our **Coordinator, Space and Assortment**, you'll get hands-on exposure to the strategies retailers and manufacturers use to win at the shelf. You'll work alongside experienced planners, learn industry-leading software, and build a real foundation in a specialized field that touches every product you see at the store. This isn't a narrow, software-only role — it's a well-rounded introduction to how space planning actually works, from the data behind the decisions to the client relationships that drive them.No planogram experience? No problem. We're looking for people who are organized, curious, and ready to learn.## What You'll Do* Support our Space and Assortment planning teams on projects that matter — working independently, with your team, and directly with clients* Keep department data clean, consistent, and accurate across multiple tools* Get guided, hands-on practice with space and assortment planning software* Learn how space planning initiatives come together and start contributing your own ideas to solve customer challenges* Pick up the fundamentals of client and customer strategy that shape everything the department does## What You'll Gain* A genuine career pathway into space planning, category management, and merchandising* Mentorship and supervision as you build technical skills in industry software* Exposure to real client relationships and business strategy from day one* A front-row view into how top consumer brands get their products in front of shoppers## Who We're Looking For* High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience* 1–2 years of experience in merchandising and planogram development preferred, but a strong learning mindset matters more* Comfortable with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web browsers* Organized, able to juggle multiple priorities, and eager to grow* Familiarity with merchandising, planograms, or floorplans is a plus, not a requirement## Good to Know* No supervisory responsibilities — this role is about building your own skills, not managing others* Minimal to no travel or driving required* This position is open until filled, so don't wait to apply## About UsWe'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.**Ready to start building a career in space planning? Apply today.**