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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Retail Space Planner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail space planning, merchandising, and layout design. You will be responsible for creating and implementing effective space plans that maximize sales and enhance the customer shopping experience. This role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments, including marketing, sales, and operations. As a Retail Space Planner, you will analyze sales data, customer behavior, and market trends to develop strategic space plans that align with our business goals. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all space plans comply with company standards and guidelines. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success in retail space planning and a deep understanding of the retail industry. You will be expected to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices to continuously improve our space planning processes. If you are a creative problem solver with a passion for retail and a knack for optimizing space, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement effective retail space plans.
- Analyze sales data and customer behavior to inform space planning decisions.
- Collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations teams.
- Ensure all space plans comply with company standards and guidelines.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
- Optimize space for maximum sales and customer experience.
- Create detailed floor plans and layouts.
- Conduct regular store visits to assess space utilization.
- Provide recommendations for space improvements.
- Manage space planning projects from concept to completion.
- Coordinate with visual merchandising teams.
- Monitor and report on the effectiveness of space plans.
- Develop and maintain space planning documentation.
- Train and mentor junior space planners.
- Participate in store remodels and new store openings.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Utilize space planning software and tools.
- Communicate space planning strategies to stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities for space optimization.
- Support the development of merchandising strategies.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Retail Management, Merchandising, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in retail space planning.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in space planning software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of retail industry trends and best practices.
- Experience with visual merchandising.
- Ability to travel for store visits and assessments.
- Strong project management skills.
- Creative and innovative mindset.
- Ability to interpret sales data and customer insights.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with store remodels and new store openings.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with retail space planning?
- How do you approach analyzing sales data to inform space planning decisions?
- What space planning software are you proficient in?
- Can you provide an example of a successful space planning project you have managed?
- How do you stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices?
- Describe a time when you had to collaborate with multiple departments on a space planning project.
- How do you ensure compliance with company standards and guidelines in your space plans?
- What strategies do you use to optimize retail space for maximum sales?
- How do you handle tight deadlines and pressure in your work?
- Can you discuss your experience with visual merchandising?
- How do you approach training and mentoring junior space planners?
- What is your process for conducting store visits and assessments?
- How do you communicate space planning strategies to stakeholders?
- Describe a challenging space planning project and how you overcame it.
- How do you ensure that your space plans enhance the customer shopping experience?
- What tools do you use to monitor and report on the effectiveness of space plans?
- How do you manage multiple space planning projects simultaneously?
- Can you discuss your experience with store remodels and new store openings?
- How do you incorporate customer insights into your space planning decisions?
- What do you believe are the key skills for a successful Retail Space Planner?
