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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Retail Space Planner to join our team and play a key role in optimizing the layout and design of our retail stores. As a Retail Space Planner, you will be responsible for analyzing store performance, customer flow, and product placement to create layouts that maximize sales, enhance customer experience, and ensure efficient use of space. You will collaborate with store managers, visual merchandisers, and operations teams to implement effective floor plans and merchandising strategies. Your expertise in space planning, data analysis, and retail trends will help drive profitability and support our brand’s growth. Key duties include conducting space utilization studies, developing planograms, and recommending improvements based on sales data and customer behavior. You will also be expected to stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in retail design. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, proficiency in space planning software, and a keen eye for detail. Excellent communication and project management abilities are essential, as you will coordinate with multiple departments and present your recommendations to stakeholders. If you are passionate about retail environments and have a talent for transforming spaces to achieve business goals, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Analyze store layouts and customer traffic patterns.
- Develop and implement effective floor plans and planograms.
- Collaborate with store managers and visual merchandisers.
- Conduct space utilization and sales performance studies.
- Recommend improvements for product placement and store design.
- Monitor and report on the effectiveness of layout changes.
- Stay updated on retail design trends and best practices.
- Use space planning software to create detailed layouts.
- Ensure compliance with safety and accessibility standards.
- Present layout proposals and data-driven recommendations to stakeholders.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in retail management, design, or related field.
- Proven experience in retail space planning or visual merchandising.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in space planning and design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to interpret sales data and customer behavior analytics.
- Project management experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of retail industry trends and best practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have with retail space planning?
- Which space planning software are you proficient in?
- Describe a successful store layout project you have managed.
- How do you use sales data to inform your layout decisions?
- What strategies do you use to optimize customer flow?
- How do you stay updated on retail design trends?
- Can you provide an example of improving store performance through layout changes?
- How do you handle feedback from store managers and stakeholders?
- What challenges have you faced in space planning and how did you overcome them?
- Are you comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously?
