Space & Assortment Manager — Data-Driven Leader

Summary The SAS Manager Space and Assortment is a dual‑function leadership role responsible for overseeing a team of space and assortment planners while delivering high‑impact, data‑driven planogram, floorplan and merchandising solutions to clients and retail partners. The manager drives strategic value through space and assortment analytics, leads with strong leadership capabilities, and applies expertise in space planning tools and methodologies to maximize return on investment for retailer‑facing initiatives. Additionally, the role focuses on process optimization, best practice development, and cross‑functional alignment to elevate space and assortment capabilities. Responsibilities Manage, develop, and retain a high‑performing team of space and assortment planners through hiring, training, and career development. 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 client relationships, developing proposals, and securing new and ongoing billable work. Manage high‑impact projects, ensuring quality execution by reviewing team deliverables and maintaining high standards across 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 communication with client leadership, and optimizing utilization for maximum impact. Oversee project schedules and track resource utilization, continuously assessing workflows to drive efficiency and improve service delivery. Supervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports: Hire, train, coach, and develop direct reports using company‑wide processes, tools, and resources. Indirect Reports: May delegate work and provide guidance, direction, and mentoring to indirect reports. Travel Requirements Travel and driving are not essential duties or functions of this job. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (required). 4–6 years of retail experience with mastery of space management technology. 2 years of proven leadership experience (required). Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Experience or knowledge of planogram/floorplan software; merchandising background is a plus. Professional understanding of Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint). Proficiency with data analysis and using data and insights to support goals. Advanced organization and multitasking skills. Advanced communication skills. Environmental & Physical Requirements The incumbent must be able to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ of each day) and may occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. The work is performed primarily in an office environment and requires the ability to hear telephone conversations and enter data on a computer. Important Information 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. The Company will 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 law. #J-18808-Ljbffr SAS Retail Services, Inc.