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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Store Planner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and optimizing the layout of retail stores to maximize sales and enhance the customer experience. This role requires a deep understanding of retail operations, space planning, and visual merchandising. The Store Planner will work closely with various departments, including marketing, sales, and operations, to ensure that store layouts are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. The successful candidate will have a strong background in retail planning, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Key responsibilities include analyzing sales data, creating floor plans, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring compliance with company standards. The Store Planner will also be responsible for staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve store layouts. This is a critical role that directly impacts the success of our retail operations, and we are looking for someone who is passionate about retail and has a keen eye for detail. If you are a creative thinker with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for retail, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Analyze sales data to inform store layout decisions.
- Create detailed floor plans for retail stores.
- Coordinate with marketing, sales, and operations teams.
- Ensure store layouts are functional and aesthetically pleasing.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
- Work with vendors to source fixtures and displays.
- Ensure compliance with company standards.
- Optimize space utilization to maximize sales.
- Conduct site visits to assess store layouts.
- Develop and implement visual merchandising strategies.
- Prepare and present layout proposals to management.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of store layouts.
- Collaborate with store managers to address layout issues.
- Provide training and support to store staff on layout changes.
- Maintain accurate records of store layouts and changes.
- Assist in the planning of new store openings.
- Review and approve store layout changes.
- Participate in cross-functional team meetings.
- Prepare reports and presentations on store planning activities.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Retail Management, Interior Design, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in retail planning or visual merchandising.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in CAD software and other design tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Knowledge of retail operations and space planning.
- Creative thinker with a strong visual sense.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with project management software.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel as needed.
- Knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with budget management.
- Ability to interpret and analyze sales data.
- Strong negotiation skills.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with retail space planning?
- How do you approach creating a store layout?
- What tools and software do you use for designing floor plans?
- Can you provide an example of a successful store layout you have implemented?
- How do you stay updated with industry trends and best practices?
- How do you handle multiple projects with tight deadlines?
- Can you describe a time when you had to resolve a layout issue?
- How do you ensure compliance with company standards in your layouts?
- What strategies do you use to optimize space utilization?
- How do you collaborate with other departments in your role?
- Can you describe your experience with visual merchandising?
- How do you measure the success of a store layout?
- What is your approach to managing vendor relationships?
- How do you handle feedback and criticism on your layouts?
- Can you describe a challenging project you have worked on and how you overcame it?
- How do you ensure that store layouts are both functional and aesthetically pleasing?
- What is your experience with budget management in store planning?
- How do you train and support store staff on layout changes?
- Can you describe your experience with new store openings?
- How do you prepare and present layout proposals to management?