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Retail Space Planner

Job details
Posting date: 26 April 2024
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 24 May 2024
Location: Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5UB
Company: Vacancy Filler
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: APR20249164

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Summary

Established in 1969, The Original Factory Shop brings big brands at bargain prices to your local high street.With stores nationwide, our colleagues work as one team and always have fun to bring our customers the thrill of a bargain. We care about our customers and colleagues and strive to get the job done; brilliantly to bringing you best big brands with up to 70% off across fashion, beauty, home & more.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Retail Space Planner to join our busy Commercial team.
You will need to live within a commutable distance of our Burnley office; however, we do offer a hybrid working policy. Due to then nature of the role, you will also need to be able to accommodate the flexibility to travel occasionally to our stores across the UK (full driving licence essential).
What will you be doing?

In your role as a Retail Store Planner, you will embody the responsibility of designing store layouts aligned with company specifications and standards to ensure operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Use available information to analyse store space and work proactively to recommend changes beneficial to store performance.
Ensure accuracy of store plans, surveying sites where required.
Maintain retail CAD library with accurate information during application of multiple projects.
You will create value-laden layouts that seamlessly integrate with the company's treatment protocols, adhering to health, safety, and other statutory requirements. You will be pivotal in the timely delivery of layout plans ensuring all investment process milestones are met with precision.
You will coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders and external consultants in the production of compliant layouts, thereby supporting corporate objectives in ranging, merchandising, and trading.
You will maintain the integrity of store planning data, which is crucial for the cost-effective procurement and fit-out of stores.

What we are looking for:

A creative and analytical professional with a proven track record in spatial design.
CAD experience.
Experience working within a store layout team.
Retail experience desirable (not essential).
Understanding of store operations and customer behaviour.
Understanding of building regulations.
Exceptional communication skills – written and oral.
Experience collaborating with cross functional teams.
Advanced IT skills (including excel).
Full UK driving license – essential.

Benefits of The Original Factory Shop:

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Birthday day off
Colleague discount from your first day
Contributory pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Free life insurance
Hybrid Working

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For more information about The Original Factory Shop, please go to our website at:
www.tofscareers.com
The Original Factory Shop is committed to equal opportunities and it welcomes applications from all who believe they fit the essential requirements of the job.

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