Temp Coordinator Space and Assortment Analyst
Salisbury, NCContract / Temporary / Full-time$20–23/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today
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SAS Retail Services is hiring a temporary Space & Assortment Planning Coordinator to support projects that shape product selection and shelf layouts in stores. The role maintains planning data, supports space-planning software work, and learns client strategies and planning initiatives. It is office-based, has no travel or driving requirements, and the contract ends December 31.
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Temp Space & Assortment Planning Coordinator (Contract ends 12/31) Where merchandising strategy turns into what shoppers actually see on the shelf.About UsWe're one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies, partnering with manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food and consumer packaged goods. We sit right in the middle of the retail ecosystem, connecting brands with retailers across grocery, mass, club, drug, dollar, convenience, specialty, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. Our work helps put the best products in front of consumers every day.The RoleEver wonder why a store's shelves are laid out the way they are? Someone planned that, and this role puts you on the team that does.As a Space & Assortment Planning Associate, you'll join a collaborative team that shapes how products are arranged, selected, and presented in stores. You'll get hands-on with industry-standard space planning software, learn how retail strategy translates into real-world shelf sets, and build a skill set that's in demand across the whole retail and CPG industry.What You'll Do- Support the planning team on space and assortment projects, with room to work independently and the chance to collaborate with teammates and clients- Keep our data sharp by maintaining and updating information across our planning tools so the whole department can count on it- Build your technical chops working in space and assortment building software, with guidance and supervision as you grow- Learn the strategy behind the shelf, including how planning initiatives come together and how to find creative solutions that help customers hit their goals- Get to know our clients and what drives their strategies, so you can support the department with real contextWhat You Bring- A high school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)- Around 1-2 years of experience in merchandising or planogram development, or a strong interest in learning, since planogram or floorplan knowledge is preferred but not required- Comfort with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web browsers- Strong organization and the ability to juggle multiple tasksWhy You'll Like It- Real learning curve: You'll learn the craft from experienced planners, not just do repetitive tasks- Visible impact: Your work shows up on store shelves- A clear path in: Merchandising and category management skills open doors across the industry- Predictable setup: This is an office-based role with no travel or driving requirementsWork EnvironmentThis is primarily an office-based position involving extended periods of computer work. Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds may be required.Our CommitmentWe provide reasonable accommodations for known disabilities to enable qualified applicants and employees to apply, perform essential job functions, and enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment, as required by law. Job duties may include additional responsibilities as assigned, and this description reflects the general nature of the work rather than an exhaustive list. All time worked must be accurately recorded.Ready to help shape what's on the shelf? Apply today. #LI-AM1#LI-Hybrid
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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- Providing support to Space and Assortment planning teams. Works will be independent but may require team or client interaction.- Maintain and update data and information in assorted tools to ensure consistency and accuracy for the department.- Supports work in Space and Assortment building software with supervision.- Learns to understand Space and Assortment planning initiatives and how to search for innovative solutions to support customer goals.- Learns basic client/customer strategies to help with supporting department.Supervisory Responsibilities Direct ReportsThis position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports Indirect ReportsThis position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports Travel and/or Driving RequirementsTravel is not an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is not an essential duty or function of this job. Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job Education Level: (Required): High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience Field of Study/Area of Experience: - 1-2 years of experience in merchandising and planogram development skills Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsersAny experience with merchandising or knowledge of planograms or floorplans is preferred but not requiredOrganization and multitasking abilities would be beneficial 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 Descriptions Job 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. Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).
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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 Code28144
Requisition ID2026-441368
Position Type (Portal Searching)Full Time
Category (Portal Searching)Category Management, Insights and Planning
MinimumUSD $20.00/Hr.
MaximumUSD $23.00/Hr.
How this job compares
Set against the 809 open Category Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$20–23/hr
- US median$27–36/hr38 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $21.50/hr, is 34% below the US median midpoint ($33/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Category Management hourly 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
- SAS Retail Services (this employer)5 open
- ThermoFisher Scientific3 open
- Lowe's2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Category Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 711 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 443 of the 809 open Category Management jobs (55%) ask for a high school diploma 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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