Senior Category & Space Planning Lead

circlek; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K Ireland is seeking a commercially minded Convenience Support Senior Category & Space Planning Manager to lead store layout, space planning, and floor optimisation across our Circle K stores in Ireland.

The role uses data, insights, and shopper behaviour to create best-in-class environments that drive sales and profitability, supporting future growth. Based in Dublin 4, five days a week in our Support Office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in Category Management, Buying, Space Planning or related FMCG/Retail environment.
• Experience with space planning tools such as RELEX, Spaceman, or similar.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Excellent project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience facilitating workshops, training teams, and driving change.

Responsibilities

• Lead space planning and floor layout design for store remodels, acquisitions, and redevelopment projects.
• Optimise retail space allocation using sales, margin, shopper behaviour, and productivity data.
• Develop and maintain store floor plans and layout standards.
• Drive an exceptional customer journey through effective merchandising and store design.
• Manage floorplan approvals and coordinate with Category, Operations, Network Development, and leadership teams.
• Build and evaluate business cases for shop remodel investments and track performance against targets.
• Use tools such as RELEX, BI platforms, and space planning software to identify opportunities and improve performance.
• Lead the implementation of new store concepts, layouts, and retail initiatives.
• Represent the business in European Space Network forums and support the rollout of EU and local category plans.

Skills

Category Management

Space Planning

Buying

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Business degree

Tools

RELEX

Spaceman

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Circle K Ireland is seeking a commercially minded Convenience Support Senior Category & Space Planning Manager to lead store layout, space planning, and floor optimisation across our Circle K stores in Ireland.

The role uses data, insights, and shopper behaviour to create best-in-class environments that drive sales and profitability, supporting future growth. Based in Dublin 4, five days a week in our Support Office.