Retail Layout Designer — Space Planning & Growth

Rural King; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching plan

Healthcare plans

Virtual doctor visits

Centers of Excellence collaboration

15% Associate Discount

SmartDollar Program

Associate Assistance Program

RK Cares program

Chaplaincy services

YMCA membership

Job summary

Rural King in Mattoon, IL is seeking a Layout Specialist to design ongoing store layouts in collaboration with Space Planning, Buyers, Procurement and Store Operations. You’ll tailor prototypes to actual layouts and process change requests with accuracy.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and timely delivery. Experience in planogramming and retail layout for hard goods and rural stores is preferred. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail, organized, and with strong time management skills.
• Communication and relationship building with stakeholders across the organization.
• Microsoft Office skills - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Knowledge Visio, AutoCAD, MicroStation would be beneficial.
• Retail planning, layout, and/or planogramming experience.
• Knowledge of hard goods and rural farm store retailing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all current and prototype store layouts.
• Work with buyers, space planning and district managers to design layout changes based on strategies, budgets, and available space.
• Ensure a high degree of currency and accuracy in all layouts.
• Establish, maintain, and evolve apparel area layouts as assortment and seasons change.
• Report on category and department space usage, productivity, and inventory and make informed recommendations for ongoing changes.
• Develop layouts for remodels and existing store initiatives.
• Establish and maintain a playbook to guide layout decisions and implementation.
• Coordinate with all stakeholders to ensure quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness.
• Use discretion and independent judgment in daily decisions while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Participate in training programs, workshops, and webinars to stay current on developments.
• Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Planogramming

Retail layout knowledge

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Rural King in Mattoon, IL is seeking a Layout Specialist to design ongoing store layouts in collaboration with Space Planning, Buyers, Procurement and Store Operations. You’ll tailor prototypes to actual layouts and process change requests with accuracy.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and timely delivery. Experience in planogramming and retail layout for hard goods and rural stores is preferred. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities available.