Strategic Space Planning & Category Lead

Circle K Stores Inc.; 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 Ireland stores. This role will use data, insights, and customer behaviour to create best-in-class store environments that enhance the customer journey, maximise sales and profitability, and support future growth.

This is a full-time permanent role, based 5 days per week in Circle K Support Office in Clonskeagh,

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in Category Management, Buying, Space Planning, or a related FMCG/Retail environment.
• Experience with space planning tools such as RELEX, Spaceman, or similar.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• 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

Space Planning

Category Management

Buying

Analytical skills

Project Management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related discipline

Relevant training in Category Management or Buying or Project Management

Tools

RELEX

Spaceman

Microsoft 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 Ireland stores. This role will use data, insights, and customer behaviour to create best-in-class store environments that enhance the customer journey, maximise sales and profitability, and support future growth.

This is a full-time permanent role, based 5 days per week in Circle K Support Office in Clonskeagh,