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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Store Planner to join our dynamic retail team. The Store Planner will play a crucial role in designing, planning, and optimizing store layouts to enhance customer experience, maximize sales, and improve operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of retail space planning principles, visual merchandising, and consumer behavior. They will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including merchandising, operations, marketing, and construction, to ensure store designs align with brand standards and strategic objectives.
The Store Planner will be responsible for analyzing store performance data, customer traffic patterns, and sales trends to make informed decisions regarding store layouts and product placements. They will utilize advanced planning software and tools to create detailed floor plans, fixture layouts, and visual merchandising guidelines. Additionally, the Store Planner will oversee the implementation of store layout changes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to timelines and budgets.
This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as the Store Planner will frequently interact with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and store management teams. They must be able to clearly articulate design concepts, present recommendations, and provide training and support to store teams on visual merchandising standards and best practices.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics. They will stay current with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies to continuously improve store planning processes and methodologies. The Store Planner will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records, documentation, and reporting related to store planning projects and initiatives.
We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive compensation and benefits. If you are passionate about retail design, customer experience, and driving business results through strategic store planning, we encourage you to apply and become a valuable member of our team.
Responsibilities
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- Analyze sales data and customer behavior to optimize store space utilization.
- Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and operations teams to align store designs with business objectives.
- Create detailed floor plans, fixture layouts, and visual merchandising guidelines using planning software.
- Oversee the execution of store layout changes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines.
- Provide training and support to store teams on visual merchandising standards and best practices.
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting related to store planning projects.
Requirements
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- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in retail store planning or visual merchandising.
- Proficiency in store planning software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar tools.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and customer insights.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Knowledge of current retail trends, visual merchandising techniques, and consumer behavior.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with retail store planning and visual merchandising?
- What software tools have you used for store layout design and planning?
- How do you analyze sales data and customer behavior to inform your store planning decisions?
- Can you provide an example of a successful store layout project you managed?
- How do you stay updated on current retail trends and visual merchandising best practices?
