Job Description At Bensons for Beds we believe everyone deserves the best night’s sleep. As part of our Commercial team, you’ll play a key role in delivering effective and efficient customer-focused store environments by planning store layouts, developing our space planning principles and supporting our property and store teams with delivery of amazing store environments in a timely and effective manner. You will develop and maintain store plans and layouts, support store openings, refits and relocations, and work with colleagues across Commercial, Retail Operations, Visual Merchandising and Supply Chain to optimise space utilisation and create consistent, on-brand customer experiences. Commercial Ranging & Space Optimization Analyze store-level and product performance to create precise product range plans and establish store grading. Tailor product ranges to ensure showrooms deliver a balanced, commercial choice for customers that reflects ongoing sales trends. Review heat-mapping data to identify cold spots on the showroom floor and optimize the customer journey. Project Delivery & Store Execution Support store refits, relocations, and new openings by preparing detailed store product range plans and ordering required stock. Carry out regular store surveys to assess space utilization and ensure compliance with company display standards. Maintain the asset register for in-store product merchandising and support the clearance ordering and allocation process. Partner with the Commercial Team to understand upcoming ranges and advise on physical store capacity constraints before orders are finalized. Work closely with Retail Area Managers and Store Managers to gather qualitative feedback on product ranging and local market nuances. Contribute to continuous improvement projects aimed at standardizing planning processes and improving overall departmental efficiency. Create and manage a bi-annual space planning process to ensure optimisation of our opportunity with store space Relevant Experience: Previous experience in space planning, branch merchandising, or macro space allocation, ideally within large-format retail (such as furniture, homewares, or DIY). Commercial Acumen: Analytical Skills: Strong Excel and analytical capabilities for in-depth commercial data analysis. A keen eye for 3D environments and a solid understanding of how customers physically interact with large products on the shop floor. Project Management: The ability to work agilely across multiple projects, prioritize a demanding workload, and consistently meet deadlines. Employee discount scheme for Bensons products (up to 50% off) Competitive pension scheme – provided by Legal & General Life Assurance and Income Protection Annual leave buy & sell scheme and enhanced family leave Hybrid working to support work-life balance (*Apply today to join a team where your planning helps deliver the best night's sleep—every night.
CAD Space Planner in Accrington employer: Bensons for Beds
Join our dynamic team as a Warehouse Operative in Tewkesbury, where you'll thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment that values your contributions. With competitive pay, generous staff discounts, and ample opportunities for training and career progression, we are committed to fostering your growth while ensuring a safe and organised workplace. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact every day in a role that offers both stability and excitement.
