Merchandising & Space Planning Executive

The Role

You are responsible for optimizing space allocation, managing pricing strategies, and coordinating promotional activities to drive profitability and sales growth. This role involves ensuring compliance with guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs), monitoring trade promotion income, and leveraging market trends to inform pricing and promotional strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Space Buy Management

• Inventory and assign Trade and Space Buy areas to relevant stakeholders

• Ensure Space Buy areas are executed and fully utilized in stores

• Generate reports for unsold areas and suggest alternatives for low-footfall stores

Opportunity & Profit Optimization

• Identify new revenue opportunities within Space Buy

• Monitor and track income recovery against targets

Data & Policy Compliance

• Coordinate with commercial teams for planning

• Generate reports for unsold space and ensure timely communication to stores

• Ensure adherence to planogram guidelines; non-planogram items <10% of total

• Conduct regular price checks and monitor key price indicators (CPI/KVI)

• Manage price basket tracking across banners

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Share space availability with commercial and supply planning teams

• Maintain accurate Space Buy records and inventory with Merchandise Planning

Innovation & Marketing

• Market and manage Space Buy (CTP) space to boost visibility and profitability

Store Support & Ad-Hoc Duties

• Schedule weekly store visits to check execution and compliance

• Support festive and ad-hoc promotions

• Assist with business queries and other assigned tasks

Key Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Retail Management or a related field.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and space utilization reports.

• Meticulous and well-organized, with strong attention to detail and execution timelines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookup, formulas, etc).

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.