Space Execution Specialist

Space Execution Specialist

Position Summary. The Space Execution Specialist (SES) serves as a field‑based, space‑execution oriented and tactical member of the Beer Sales Business Unit team, expanding Constellation’s reputation as a leader in the high end. The SES supports the BU with space‑management initiatives, exhibiting accountability and dependability for top distributor and retailer space‑management results. The role addresses space opportunities by leveraging multiple data sources, tools, and analytics along with a deep understanding of the retail environment.

• Drive Constellation’s vision for space management through to action in the field for the assigned Business Unit (BU).
• Support a geographical BU with the execution of space‑management initiatives, tracking and managing results.
• Activate Constellation’s Retail Execution Standards (RES) and space‑management strategy with distributors and at retailers.
• Take a lead role in ensuring increased space execution in 20% A&B controllable accounts in a concentrated geography.
• Manage and track CBBD space gains/losses in the geographical BU for a minimum of 20% A&B controllable accounts, including KAM‑managed accounts.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with key distributors and retailers to optimize space using the distributor set library where available.
• Collaborate with key independent A&B controllable accounts to improve space.
• Uncover and pursue opportunities to grow volume and points of distribution through space management.
• Understand CBBD, distributor and retailer strategy, business needs, and goals regarding space.
• Deliver Space Management presentations to distributors and retailers to increase CBBD space and assortment.
• Partner with distributors’ space‑management teams on the collection of data for distributor‑managed sets.
• Conduct space and distribution opportunity analysis to optimize revenue and profit for CBBD and the retailer.
• Use tools and resources to support product addition and deletion recommendations by brand and package.
• Build success stories for segment flow, adjacencies and brand‑blocking techniques as directed by RES.
• Coordinate crew drives for selling space activity.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent professional experience.
• 2+ years of experience in the beverage alcohol industry with knowledge of distributor and retailer space management.
• Knowledge or experience in Blue Yonder Space Planning and Mission Control (highly preferred).
• Understanding of system output and application of measures for Circana, Nielsen, or Spectra syndicated data.
• Above‑average user of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel at least 25% of working time, including up to 5 hours driving.
• Demonstrated diligence and ability to follow through on all commitments.
• Proven track record building strong relationships with customers and internal and external associates.
• Demonstrated strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• 3+ years of CPG retail and/or space‑management experience.
• 1+ year of distributor or retail store management experience.
• Above average understanding of system output and application of measures contained within Circana, Nielsen, or Spectra.
• Expert user of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, and move up to 55 lbs.
• Use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• Climb or balance stairs/ladders.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.
• Must have close vision, distant vision, and ability to adjust focus, peripheral vision.
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods and work on a computer for extended periods.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive a car and travel via plane/train as needed.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

St. Louis, Missouri (Additional Locations available).

$74,900.00 – $.

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