Summary

　　Senior Manager Space and Assortment Analytics

　　At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses!As part of our commitment to building brands through winning insights for our clients and customers, the Senior Manager of Space & Assortment Analytics is a critical role on our Analytics, Insights and Intelligence team. The data at our fingers tips is exploding at a staggering pace: with more volume, velocity, variety and voracity that ever, our team creates insight-driven solutions that differentiate our company and unlocks brand growth for our clients and customers.

　　The Senior Manager, Space & Assortment Analytics is required to both manage a team of Schematic Analysts and provide strategic planogram analytical support for Company clients and customers. The role of manager requires excellent communication, motivation, and problem-solving skills, in concert with building relationships with retailer personnel to maximize the ROI on our retailer facing investments. The analytics work requires expert knowledge of space management technology, application of the information available, and the ability to create solutions for clients and customers using the appropriate information and tools.

　　If you are looking to make a difference as a part of a great team, come, stay, grow and lead with the Analytics, Insights and Intelligence team at the Company! Apply Today!

　　What we offer:

　　Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)

　　401(k) with company match

　　Training and Career Development

　　Generous Paid Time-Off

　　Responsibilities:

　　Train, mentor, and motivate a team of Schematic Analysts.

　　Communicate with customer leadership where Company resources are placed to maintain effective use of Company resources and coordinate professional development and associate opportunities.

　　Interact with Company sales teams and Company'sAnalytics, Insights and Intelligence teams to review areas of opportunity to apply team resources.

　　Assist on-site resources with supporting retailer’s assortment and planogram review processes.

　　Identify important projects that can assist clients or customers and assume responsibility for the completion of those projects.

　　Create best practices that can be applied within the internal team and pushed out to broaderAnalytics, Insights and Intelligence teamconstituents.

　　Qualifications:

　　Associate’s Degree required in Computer Science, Data Management or equivalent job-related experience

　　8+ years of experience in Retail experience; mastery of space management technology

　　5 years supervisory experience

　　Intellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and a quick learner

　　Passion to achieve desired results through others with positive, energetic, and enthusiastic communication

　　Syndicated Data experience: Proficient in IRI and Nielsen data platforms

　　Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

　　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

　　Manage Associates

　　Hire, develop and retain talent employing enterprise processes and resources

　　Train, mentor, and motivate team of Schematic Analysts

　　Ensure customer and client satisfaction through effective and efficient utilization of team resources

　　Communicate with customer leadership where Company resources are placed to maintain effective use of Company resources and coordinate professional development and associate opportunities

　　Project Management

　　Interact with Company sales teams and Company's Ai2 teams to review areas of opportunity to apply team resources

　　Assist on-site resources with supporting retailers assortment and planogram review processes

　　Maintain project schedule and track time spent on projects

　　Planogram Development & Maintenance

　　Identify important projects that can assist clients or customers and assume responsibility for completion of those projects

　　Quality assurance on work done by Schematic Analysts

　　Data Analysis / Interpretation / Application

　　Utilize data available in planogram tools to provide solutions or uncover opportunities for clients and customers

　　Create best practices that can be applied within internal team and pushed out to broader Ai2 constituents

　　Business Development

　　Seek out revenue opportunities, build presentation to pitch opportunity and close billable opportunities

　　Manage relationships with existing clients and customers to maintain existing revenue stream and facilitate new opportunities

　　Supervisory Responsibilities

　　Direct Reports

　　Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resourcesIndirect Reports

　　May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reportsTravel and/or Driving Requirements

　　Travel is an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is an essential duty and function of this job

　　Travel up to 20%

　　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) Associate's Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Data Management

　　Field of Study/Area of Experience:

　　8+ years of experience in Retail experience; mastery of space management technology

　　5 years supervisor experience

　　Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

　　Ability to confidently work with client, customer, and internal leadership

　　Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team; a hunger for “winning together”

　　Self-directed work ethic and desire to succeed; thrives in a fast-paced environment

　　Demonstrate forward-looking, strategic thinking aptitude.

　　Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize business requests

　　Demonstrated ability to manage, lead, mentor, and inspire

　　Demonstrated ability to negotiate skillfully in difficult situations with both internal and external constituents

　　Demonstrated consulting and influence skills with retailers, clients, and direct reports

　　Experience managing, training, and inspiring other associates preferred

　　Good communication – written and oral – skills and strong interpersonal skills

　　Intellectually curious, eager to problem solve, and a quick learner

　　Microsoft Office experience: Mastery of Excel, Word, PowerPoint

　　Passion to achieve desired results through others with positive, energetic, and enthusiastic communication

　　Syndicated Data experience: Proficient in IRI and Nielsen data platforms

　　Understanding and application of principles and practices of Category Management (analysis of assortment, pricing, promotion, shelving, shopper) required

　　Well-organized and strong attention to detail and accuracy

　　Expertise with space management technology platforms preferred (JDA, Symphony Gold (Apollo), Spaceman)

　　Environmental & Physical Requirements:

　　Office / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent 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).

　　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 the law.

　　Job Locations US-MO-St. Louis

　　Primary Posting Location : City St. Louis

　　Primary Posting Location : State/Province MO

　　Primary Posting Location : Postal Code 63100

　　Primary Posting Location : Country US

　　Requisition ID 2024-431256

　　Position Type Full Time

　　Category Category Management, Insights and Planning

　　Minimum USD $60,000.00/Yr.

　　Maximum USD $70,000.00/Yr.