Director, Space Management & Category Solutions (CPG)

Acosta

$110K — $130K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 6+ years in space management or related field, including 2+ years in leadership.
  • Expertise in Walmart category reviews, MOD development, and retail space planning.
  • Advanced proficiency with Blue Yonder tools for space planning and planogram automation.
  • Strong background in client relationship management and project delivery.
  • Experience in budgeting and resource planning.
  • Preferred: Category Management certification.
  • Preferred: Experience leading project-based teams across various clients.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team in delivering Walmart category reviews and MOD executions.
  • Manage client relationships to ensure successful project execution.
  • Oversee financial performance and resource utilization for projects.
  • Drive best practices in retail space planning using automation and AI.
  • Identify growth opportunities and support business development initiatives.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work model with three in-office days per week.
  • Focus on professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
  • Access to industry-leading automation and AI tools.
  • Opportunity to work with major CPG manufacturers.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This is a #hybrid role based in Rogers, AR, requiring in-office collaboration three days per week.

You will lead a team of Space Planning professionals providing project-based support to Category Advisors and Category Captains serving leading CPG manufacturers. This role is primarily focused on Walmart category reviews and the MOD relay process while supporting category management initiatives across multiple retail channels.

You will be responsible for client relationship management, project execution, financial performance, associate development, and business growth. This leader oversees project scoping, resource planning, budgeting, staffing, and delivery while leveraging automation and AI-enabled solutions to drive efficiency, quality, and client value.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team delivering Walmart category reviews, MOD relay execution, planogram development, floor planning, and category management solutions.
  • Manage client relationships and ensure successful project delivery through effective planning, staffing, budgeting, and execution.
  • Oversee financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and resource utilization for assigned client engagements.
  • Drive best practices in retail space planning while leveraging Blue Yonder, automation, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance efficiency and quality.
  • Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to identify growth opportunities, expand services, and support business development through solution design, proposals, and presentations.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience in space management, category management, retail analytics, or a related field, including 2+ years of people leadership experience.
  • Proven expertise in Walmart category reviews, MOD development, MOD relay processes, and retail space planning.
  • Advanced proficiency with Blue Yonder Space Planning/Floor Planning and planogram automation tools.
  • Strong experience in client relationship management, project delivery, budgeting, resource planning, and business development.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Category Management certification.
  • Experience leading project-based teams across multiple clients, categories, or retail channels.

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