Space Planning Manager
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 October 2025 |
| Location: | Essex, EN9 1AS |
| Company: | Jollyes The Pet People |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ORG6232-NL1409798WalSPM |
Summary
Space Planning Manager (Micro Space) based Waltham Abbey (Hybrid role). Salary £45-55k p.a. + many benefits. An exciting time to join an award-winning business in a phase of growth, in a newly created role to optimise in-store space and product placement through data-driven planogram development, ensuring that every shelf and display drives maximum sales, enhances the customer experience, and supports the wider commercial and merchandising strategy.
The Benefits
At Jollyes, we’re as passionate about our people as we are about our pets! We think our tail-wagging benefits package reflects our appreciation for all that our colleagues do and provides support where it’s needed most.
Competitive salary of £45-55k p.a. (depending on experience) & company bonus scheme
iTrent financial wellbeing package, powered by Wagestream, enabling access to earnings before pay day plus lots more discounts and savings benefits.
Retail Trust membership – counselling, wellbeing and financial support for the retail industry
Colleague ‘Treats’ – numerous discounts on up to 800 high street retailers and online service providers from groceries to holidays and cinema trips
Colleague ‘We Care’ wellbeing & medical support services – online GP, mental health support, get fit programme and much more (including ‘Tooth Fairy’ dentist on demand).
30% off Jollyes branded products (and 20% off other brands in store for your pet’s needs!) with discounts for our groomers and pet clinics too.
Additional paid leave for your wedding, new pet coming home and your birthday off!
Enhanced Maternity and paternity leave
Buy/Sell holiday scheme – can purchase or sell up to 5 days
Cycle2Work scheme – up to 47% off a new bike & accessories via Halfords
Discounted membership for David Lloyd Clubs - access to gym, pool, spa, classes, racquet sports, kids clubs and more
Lots more benefits – too many to list!! Plus, further benefits on completion of probationary period include critical illness, life assurance, PMI and management pension scheme.
This is a full time, hybrid role involving a minimum of 3 x office days per week at our pet-friendly support office in Waltham Abbey (Essex) and up to 2 x days per week from home (or other Jollyes location as preferred). 37.5 hours per week.
The Role – Space Planning Manager (micro space)
This role sits within our Commercial team, responsible for optimising in-store space and product placement through data-driven planogram development, ensuring that every shelf and display drives maximum sales, enhances the customer experience, and supports the wider commercial and merchandising strategy.
A full job description is available on request, but to summarise your key responsibilities:
Support layout and space strategy aligned with commercial objectives
Collaborate with Buying & Merchandising to optimise space for sales and profit
Create and maintain accurate planograms and space planning tools
Lead micro space planning for range launches and post-launch reviews
Align planogram space with promotional and event priorities
Present space performance insights and recommend improvements
Ensure on-shelf availability through effective MCD management
Maintain merchandising principles and ensure implementation
Participate in regular store visits with stakeholders
Uphold the Business Code of Conduct with integrity and diligence
The Skills – Space Planning Manager (micro space)
To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following skills, experience and qualities:
Proven experience within space planning, planogram development or micro space management within retail
Experience using space planning software
Demonstrated success in range changes
Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret complex data
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills—able to work cross-functionally with buying, merchandising, supply chain, and store teams
Detail-oriented and highly organised, with a structured approach to problem-solving
Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to anticipate challenges and act decisively.
Collaborative and approachable, with a team-first mindset and ability to influence at all levels.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, change-driven retail environment
Share our values of being: Wise, Focused, Genuine, Eager, Together
About Jollyes Pets
Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and over 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer 2024’ (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’ you really can be sure you’re joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. Accredited by 'Rest Less' as an age-inclusive employer we welcome applications of all ages (16+), and with our accreditation to the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we're friendly to pets people and the planet too!
To Apply:
If you’re looking for a career with a company who will truly value you and recognize your contribution with some fantastic rewards and benefits, where you can really make a difference, click to apply today!
Respectfully no agencies please
The Benefits
At Jollyes, we’re as passionate about our people as we are about our pets! We think our tail-wagging benefits package reflects our appreciation for all that our colleagues do and provides support where it’s needed most.
Competitive salary of £45-55k p.a. (depending on experience) & company bonus scheme
iTrent financial wellbeing package, powered by Wagestream, enabling access to earnings before pay day plus lots more discounts and savings benefits.
Retail Trust membership – counselling, wellbeing and financial support for the retail industry
Colleague ‘Treats’ – numerous discounts on up to 800 high street retailers and online service providers from groceries to holidays and cinema trips
Colleague ‘We Care’ wellbeing & medical support services – online GP, mental health support, get fit programme and much more (including ‘Tooth Fairy’ dentist on demand).
30% off Jollyes branded products (and 20% off other brands in store for your pet’s needs!) with discounts for our groomers and pet clinics too.
Additional paid leave for your wedding, new pet coming home and your birthday off!
Enhanced Maternity and paternity leave
Buy/Sell holiday scheme – can purchase or sell up to 5 days
Cycle2Work scheme – up to 47% off a new bike & accessories via Halfords
Discounted membership for David Lloyd Clubs - access to gym, pool, spa, classes, racquet sports, kids clubs and more
Lots more benefits – too many to list!! Plus, further benefits on completion of probationary period include critical illness, life assurance, PMI and management pension scheme.
This is a full time, hybrid role involving a minimum of 3 x office days per week at our pet-friendly support office in Waltham Abbey (Essex) and up to 2 x days per week from home (or other Jollyes location as preferred). 37.5 hours per week.
The Role – Space Planning Manager (micro space)
This role sits within our Commercial team, responsible for optimising in-store space and product placement through data-driven planogram development, ensuring that every shelf and display drives maximum sales, enhances the customer experience, and supports the wider commercial and merchandising strategy.
A full job description is available on request, but to summarise your key responsibilities:
Support layout and space strategy aligned with commercial objectives
Collaborate with Buying & Merchandising to optimise space for sales and profit
Create and maintain accurate planograms and space planning tools
Lead micro space planning for range launches and post-launch reviews
Align planogram space with promotional and event priorities
Present space performance insights and recommend improvements
Ensure on-shelf availability through effective MCD management
Maintain merchandising principles and ensure implementation
Participate in regular store visits with stakeholders
Uphold the Business Code of Conduct with integrity and diligence
The Skills – Space Planning Manager (micro space)
To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following skills, experience and qualities:
Proven experience within space planning, planogram development or micro space management within retail
Experience using space planning software
Demonstrated success in range changes
Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret complex data
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills—able to work cross-functionally with buying, merchandising, supply chain, and store teams
Detail-oriented and highly organised, with a structured approach to problem-solving
Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to anticipate challenges and act decisively.
Collaborative and approachable, with a team-first mindset and ability to influence at all levels.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, change-driven retail environment
Share our values of being: Wise, Focused, Genuine, Eager, Together
About Jollyes Pets
Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and over 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer 2024’ (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’ you really can be sure you’re joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. Accredited by 'Rest Less' as an age-inclusive employer we welcome applications of all ages (16+), and with our accreditation to the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we're friendly to pets people and the planet too!
To Apply:
If you’re looking for a career with a company who will truly value you and recognize your contribution with some fantastic rewards and benefits, where you can really make a difference, click to apply today!
Respectfully no agencies please