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Temp Analyst Space and Assortment

SAS Retail Services

Salisbury, NCTemporary / Full-time$44–55K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$44–55K/yr
Location
Salisbury, NC
Schedule
Temporary / Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Temp Analyst Space and Assortment partners with retailers to develop data-backed space and floor plans, using fixture placement, category performance, market trends, and external resources to guide merchandising decisions. The role manages multiple project timelines and supports associates on merchandising principles. It is office-based with no travel required, and seeks candidates with planogram or floorplan experience, professional analysis experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Planogram PlanningFloorplan PlanningData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointOrganizationAttention to DetailPrioritizationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingMerchandising

Qualifications

2+ Years Planogram or Floorplan ExperienceProfessional Analysis ExperienceBachelor's Degree or Equivalent Job-Related Experience

Full job description

Summary

Analyst Space and Assortment | Temp Full TimeTurn data into the shelves shoppers see.Every aisle in every store was planned by someone. The fixture that goes where it does, the products that land at eye level, the space given to one category over another: those choices drive sales for brands and retailers alike. As a Space Planning Analyst, you'll be one of the people making those choices.You'll partner directly with retailers to shape space and floor plans, using data to show what's working and what could work better. It's a role for someone who loves planograms, likes digging into numbers, and wants to see their analysis turn into real results on the sales floor.Why you'll like this job- Your analysis drives decisions. Retailers rely on your insights about fixture placement and category performance.- You'll work on real, visible projects. Manage multiple timelines at once and watch your plans become the stores shoppers walk through.- You'll have room to run. We value self-directed people who can own their work without constant oversight.- You'll be at the center of the industry. We connect manufacturers and retailers across grocery, mass, drug, club, convenience, dollar, specialty, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers.- Office-based, no travel required. Your focus stays on the work, not the road.What you'll do- Partner with retailers to develop space and floor planning strategies, backed by data-driven insights on fixture placement and category performance- Manage multiple project timelines, making sure every process is followed from start to finish- Use data analysis, market trends, and outside resources to optimize space and guide merchandising decisions- Support associates on our merchandising principles and practices, and keep growth-focused plans aligned with customer goalsYou might be our person if you have- 2 to 4 years of experience with planograms or floorplans- Experience doing analysis in a professional setting- A bachelor's degree or equivalent job-related experience- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint- Strong organization and a sharp eye for detail and accuracy- The ability to prioritize competing business requests and thrive in a fast-paced environment- Clear written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills- Curiosity, a love of problem solving, and a knack for learning quickly- Merchandising experience is a plus, but not requiredAbout usWe're one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies, providing outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food and consumer packaged goods. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, helping consumers find the best products on the market today.Ready to shape the shelf?If you're analytical, detail-minded, and ready to see your work show up in stores everywhere, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities- Partners with retailers to develop space and floor planning strategies, providing data-driven insights on fixture placement and/or category performance.- Manages multiple project timelines in assigned spaces ensuring each process is thoroughly followed.- Leverages data analysis, market trends, and external resources to optimize space utilization and support strategic merchandising decisions.- Provide support for associates on corporate merchandising principles and practices and maintain accurate growth-oriented plans that align with customers goals.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesDirect Reports- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reportsIndirect Reports- This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports Travel and/or Driving Requirements- Travel and driving are not essential duties or functions of this job Minimum QualificationsThe following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the jobEducation Level: (Required): Bacehlors Degree or equivalent job-related experience Field of Study/Area of Experience:2-4 years of experience with Planograms or FloorplansExperience with analysis in a professional settingExperience in merchandising is a plus Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesSelf-directed work ethic and desire to succeed; thrives in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requestsGood communication – written and oral – skills and strong interpersonal skillsWell-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracyIntellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and a quick learnerStrong work ethic and desire to succeed (often with minimal supervision)Microsoft Office experience : Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Environmental & Physical RequirementsOffice / Sedentary RequirementsIncumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds. Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job DescriptionsJob duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified 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 the law.

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.

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Job LocationsUS-NC-Salisbury

Primary Posting Location : CitySalisbury

Primary Posting Location : State/ProvinceNC

Primary Posting Location : Postal Code28147

Requisition ID2026-442182

Position Type (Portal Searching)Full Time

Category (Portal Searching)Category Management, Insights and Planning

MinimumUSD $44,200.00/Yr.

MaximumUSD $55,200.00/Yr.

How this job compares

Set against the 809 open Category Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$44–55K/yr
  • US median$107–155K/yr519 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $50K, is 63% below the US median midpoint ($133K) — in the lowest quarter of Category Management salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 30 open Category Management jobs in North Carolina and 809 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in North Carolina
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Category Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 711 postings).
Education
427 of the 809 open Category Management jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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