Manager, Space Planning – POGs

Acosta

Manager overseeing space planning and analytics initiatives for Acosta Group. Driving innovative solutions in workspace utilization with strong leadership.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeNashville • Kentucky, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Apollo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the execution of space planning initiatives, providing hands-on project management and coordination to ensure successful delivery of space-related projects.
Play a key role in optimizing workspace utilization, aligning planning efforts with organizational goals, and driving innovative solutions for our physical environments.
Lead and manage space planning and analytics projects to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Supervise and develop team members through training, performance evaluations, and goal tracking.
Analyze data to generate strategic insights and client-ready presentations with actionable recommendations.
Collaborate across Space Management, Analytics, and Sales teams to support category reviews and client initiatives.
Represent the team at client meetings, addressing shelving issues and sharing success stories.
Oversee the creation of presentation materials, including planograms, financials, and performance reports, leveraging automation tools.
Build strong client relationships by understanding their needs and delivering tailored space management solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with 5–7 years in space management or space technology solutions; experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry strongly preferred.
Proven leadership experience managing teams with diverse skill sets and levels of expertise.
Advanced proficiency in Blue Yonder (formerly JDA), Apollo or similar platforms, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Power BI is a plus.
Experience working with syndicated data sources such as Circana/IRI and ACNielsen.
Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to independently conduct data mining using CPG math concepts.
Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects independently, ensuring timely delivery.
Solid background in data analysis and space management systems, with a working knowledge of the supporting technologies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible scheduling options
Health insurance
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

space planningproject managementdata analysisdata miningCPG math conceptsanalyticspresentation creationperformance evaluationgoal tracking

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationclient relationship managementproblem-solvingorganizational skillstraining and developmentstrategic thinking