Space Planning Manager

Jollyes The Pet People; Castle Point; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK pet retailer is seeking a Space Planning Manager (Hybrid role) to optimise in-store space and product placement through data-driven planogram development. The ideal candidate has proven experience in space planning, excellent analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset. This role offers a competitive salary of £45-55k p.a. along with numerous benefits including financial wellbeing packages, discounts, and enhanced leave policies.

Benefits

iTrent financial wellbeing package

Retail Trust membership

30% off Jollyes products

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Buy/Sell holiday scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience within space planning or micro space management.
• Experience using space planning software.
• Demonstrated success in range changes.

Responsibilities

• Support layout and space strategy aligned with commercial objectives.
• Collaborate with Buying & Merchandising to optimise space.
• Create and maintain accurate planograms.

Skills

Space planning experience

Planogram development

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Space planning software

Job description

Overview

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

• 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.

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)

• 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!

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