Store Planning Coordinator

A Store Planning Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the planning and layout of retail stores. They ensure the store's design and layout meet the company's standards and objectives while maximizing space utilization and enhancing the customer shopping experience.

Store Planning Coordinators collaborate with various teams, such as merchandising, marketing, and operations, to develop store layouts, fixture plans, and signage strategies. They work closely with architects, designers, and contractors to execute store construction or renovation projects, ensuring building codes and regulations compliance. 

A Store Planning Coordinator also monitors project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring store openings or remodels are completed on schedule and within budget. Their key duties involve analyzing sales data and market trends to optimize store layouts, conducting site visits and inspections, and providing recommendations for improving store performance and visual merchandising.

As a Store Planning Coordinator, you'll be instrumental in shaping the physical environment of our retail spaces, ensuring they reflect our brand identity and provide an exceptional shopping experience for our customers!

In this role, you'll meticulously plan and coordinate the layout of our stores, optimizing space utilization and flow while adhering to our company's standards and objectives.

You'll collaborate closely with various teams, including merchandising, marketing, and operations, using your keen eye for detail and industry knowledge to develop store layouts, fixture plans, and signage strategies that enhance our brand presence and drive sales.

As the key driver of our store planning strategy, you'll oversee construction or renovation projects, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and are completed on time and within budget. Your analytical skills will also come into play as you analyze sales data and market trends to improve store performance and visual merchandising strategies continually.

• Analyze store performance metrics to optimize space allocation.
• Develop and maintain the store planning calendar.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of store layout changes.
• Assist in the development of innovative store layouts to enhance customer experience.
• Collaborate with store managers to gather feedback on current layouts and make necessary adjustments.
• Manage store planning documentation and ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Communicate store planning updates and changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices in store planning and design.
• Assist in budget planning for store renovation and expansion projects.
• Support the implementation of new technology solutions to enhance store planning processes.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers for store fixtures and equipment.
• Assist in the coordination of store merchandising campaigns and promotions.
• Conduct store visits to assess layout effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in store planning meetings and contribute innovative ideas for store optimization.
• Provide training and guidance to store staff on store layout principles and best practices.

• Increased store sales through optimized store layouts.
• Achieved improvement in in-store space efficiency.
• Implemented a store planning feedback system, leading to an increase in customer satisfaction.
• Successfully executed store planning projects within budget and timeline.
• Improved store layout accuracy to enhance customer navigation and product visibility.
• Reduced store planning cycle time through streamlined processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in store planning, retail operations, or a related role.
• Proficiency in store planning software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of retail industry trends and best practices.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.