Retail Store Design and Space Planning Manager

Location : Ireland (Hybrid / On-Site)

Type : Full-time | Leadership Role

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Are you ready to reimagine how retail space works? We’re looking for a strategic and commercially minded Store Format & Space Planning Manager to lead the charge on retail layout innovation across a nationwide store network. If you thrive on maximising retail real estate, turning data into design, and making every square metre count — we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing :

Lead a team in delivering best-in-class space planning and store layouts (30+Stores)

Own the “space to sales” ratio — optimising both micro and macro space strategy

Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, marketing, category, and store ops

Design layout plans using Blue Yonder and AutoCAD to support business growth

Create KPIs to commercialise planning performance

Drive promotional and core merchandising effectiveness, customer flow, and compliance

Present strategy and ROI on space projects to senior leadership.

What You’ll Bring :

3+ years of retail / FMCG space planning leadership

Proficiency with Blue Yonder (CKB) and AutoCAD

Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills

Eye for detail and a nose for opportunity with strong visual understanding of space, layout and planograms

Team leadership with proven experience in process and budget management

Why Join?

Shape the physical retail strategy for a well-established and growing business

Work on transformative, high-impact projects

Be part of a passionate and innovative leadership team

For more information on this exciting opportunity contact Elaine Coen Byrne or Denise Brady on 045898037 or send your CV today. Please note a full job spec will be given at interview stage.