Space Planning Trainer

TruX Retail Partner; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TruX Retail Partner is seeking a Space Planning Trainer to develop, update, and deliver technical training for Planogram and Floorplan associates. You will translate complex processes, software functionality, and retailer requirements into practical materials to support onboarding and ongoing development.

You will assess learner proficiency, identify skill gaps, and tailor instructional methods to various experience levels, partnering with leadership to keep content current and effective.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in planogram or floorplan/space planning or related field.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Proficient in planogram/floorplanning software and standards.
• Experience delivering training and developing materials.
• Ability to assess skill gaps and translate requirements into learning solutions.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Capable of managing multiple training assignments and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain training materials for Planogram and Floorplan processes.
• Assess learner proficiency and identify skill gaps; tailor training approaches.
• Deliver onboarding, technical instruction, and ongoing development sessions.
• Explain complex concepts and adapt examples to learner level.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and provide follow-up coaching and materials.
• Collaborate with leadership to update content with software and process changes.

Skills

Planogram development

Floorplan development

Retail merchandising

Space planning

Technical training

Learning development

Training delivery

Coaching

Instructional design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Planogram software

Floorplan software

Documentation systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Space Planning Trainer

The Space Planning Trainer develops, creates, maintains, and delivers technical training content, tools, and resources for Planogram and Floorplan associates to strengthen technical proficiency, execution consistency, and adherence to merchandising standards. This role translates complex processes, software functionality, retailer requirements, and operational expectations into practical training materials and tools that support onboarding and ongoing development.

The Space Planning Trainer assesses learner proficiency, identifies skill gaps, and adapts instructional methods to meet varying experience levels and business needs. Working within the strategy and standards established by the Space Planning Training Manager, this role partners with Training and Space Planning leadership and subject‑matter experts to create and maintain effective learning resources, reinforce consistent technical practices, and improve training effectiveness.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, update, and maintain training materials and resources, including instructional content, curricula, demonstrations, step-by-step guides, job aids, reference materials, practice exercises, and learning activities for Planogram and Floorplan processes, software, merchandising standards, and retailer-specific requirements.
• Assess the learning needs and technical proficiency of new and existing associates using observations, assessments, quality findings, performance trends, and stakeholder feedback; identify skill gaps and recommend targeted training, coaching, and development approaches.
• Deliver onboarding, technical instruction, practical demonstrations, and ongoing development sessions that build employee capability in planogram and floorplan creation, interpretation, validation, revisions, and execution readiness.
• Select and adapt instructional methods, learning activities, examples, and reinforcement strategies to explain complex technical concepts, address recurring errors, and accommodate differences in learner experience and proficiency while maintaining established training standards.
• Evaluate learner performance and training effectiveness through proficiency assessments, practical exercises, quality reviews, and post-training feedback; provide follow-up instruction and recommend additional coaching, learning resources, or curriculum updates when needed.
• Partner with the Space Planning Training Manager, Operations leaders, and subject‑matter experts to incorporate software updates, retailer requirements, technical standards, and process changes into accurate, current training content and resources, ensuring alignment with established procedures and operational expectations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in planogram development, floorplan development, retail merchandising, space planning, technical training, learning and development, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in planogram and floorplanning processes, software, merchandising standards, and quality requirements.
• Experience delivering training, coaching employees, developing or maintaining instructional materials, or supporting onboarding.
• Ability to assess skill gaps, interpret technical requirements, and develop practical learning solutions.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple training assignments, maintain accurate documentation, and incorporate feedback and process changes into learning resources.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of Planogram and Floorplan development, retail merchandising principles, relevant software, and technical standards.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, effective training materials, job aids, documentation, and instruction.
• Ability to assess learner proficiency, identify recurring skill gaps, and recommend targeted training improvements.
• Strong problem-solving, facilitation, coaching, technical writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to independently adapt instructional methods, manage competing priorities, and evaluate training effectiveness within established training frameworks and standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant planogram, floorplan, documentation, and content development systems.
• Ability to collaborate with the Space Planning Training Lead, team leads, managers, and subject‑matter experts while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain organized, accurate, and current training resources and communicate when content requires review or revision.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to travel to client meetings, corporate offices, retail locations, and program operations across assigned markets.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based, with regular collaboration across corporate teams, field operations, and client locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

TruX Retail Partner is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties at any time in accordance with business needs. Nothing in this job description should be interpreted as creating an employment contract. Employment is at-will, where permitted by law.