Senior Manager – Retail Store Planning & Design

Confidential; Pasay; Sur place; PHP 1 800 000 - 3 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Confidential is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead Retail Store Planning & Design across a network of locations. You will translate commercial priorities into functional, customer-focused environments, guiding new stores, renovations, relocations and enhancement projects.

The role requires strategic direction, strong leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality store experiences across formats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Retail Management or related discipline.
• Approximately 10–15 years of progressive experience in retail store development, design, space planning, or related functions, including leadership.
• Experience in store layouts, category space allocation, branded spaces, and multi-store environments.

Responsabilités

• Lead store layout strategy and category space allocation across store formats.
• Oversee allocation and integration of branded spaces, counters, fixtures, and key areas.
• Develop and maintain store design standards, customer navigation, and shopping experience.
• Use sales performance and customer insights to improve space utilization.
• Review layouts and space plans for alignment with commercial and operational requirements.
• Establish planning and design governance with construction and fit-out teams.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Operations, Property and Finance on priorities.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across store design and space planning.
• Manage relationships with external consultants, suppliers, and brand partners.

Connaissances

Store planning

Leadership

Space optimization

Analytical skills

Communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Retail Management

Description du poste

Senior Manager – Retail Store Planning & Design

About the Opportunity

An established retail organization is seeking an experienced leader to oversee store planning, retail space optimization, and store design across a network of locations.

The role will translate commercial priorities into functional, customer-focused store environments, providing strategic direction across new stores, renovations, relocations, and store enhancement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead store layout strategy, category space allocation, and planning across different store formats.
• Oversee the allocation and integration of branded spaces, counters, fixtures, and key commercial areas.
• Develop and strengthen store design standards, customer navigation, and the overall shopping experience.
• Use sales performance, category productivity, and customer insights to improve space utilization.
• Review layouts, design proposals, and space plans for alignment with commercial and operational requirements.
• Establish planning and design governance, ensuring consistency and coordination with construction and fit-out teams.
• Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Operations, Property, Finance, and other stakeholders on project priorities and execution.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams across store design and space planning.
• Manage relationships with external consultants, suppliers, and brand partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Retail Management, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 10–15 years of progressive experience in retail store development, design, space planning, or related functions, including significant leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in store layouts, category space allocation, branded spaces, and retail design within a multi-store environment.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, customer journeys, commercial priorities, and space productivity.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience supporting multiple store formats or a large retail network is preferred.