Space Planning Assistant

If you love beauty, you're in the right place.

As the ultimate curator of over 100 of the most in-demand, highly innovative and boundary-pushing beauty brands, we are the go-to destination for worldwide beauty discovery.

Together through our neighbourhood stores, online presence and loyalty scheme, Space NK has built a flourishing community in which to discover beauty. The customer is at the heart of everything we do, and we will always endeavour to offer everything they need to help them explore, experiment, and enjoy our brands.

Commercial Analyst
Reports to: Space Planner

Location: Space NK, Capper Street, London

Working Location: Hybrid working with a minimum of 2-3 days in the office

Role Overview
As part of a newly created space planning function at Space NK, the
Space Planning Assistant
will be a key player in delivering a centralised & streamlined Space Planning process. This role supports the rapid growth of our business by providing data-driven insights to inform decision-making.

Key Responsibilities
Macro / Micro Space Planning
Assist the Planner in the execution of macro space planning strategies across existing and new stores for all permanent fixturing including shelves, travel sections & end caps

Support the development and maintenance of space planning guidelines and documentation for both macro & micro space planning

Own the critical path for both macro & Micro for space planning activities across departments

Data Analysis and Insights
Prepare and maintain reports on space productivity, fixture usage, and customer performance.

Support analysis of sales and customer data to inform layout decisions.

Assist in tracking key performance indicators such as sales per square foot and stock turnover.

New Store Management
Set up macro space planning documents for all new stores with data driven store layouts

Manage the new store critical path for macro space planning

Coordinate post opening analysis on assortment, performance and lessons.

Project & Cross Functional Management
Collaborate with our Category, Store Operations, Inventory, and Visual Merchandising teams. Communicating clearly with stakeholders and taking ownership of assigned tasks.

Coordinate timelines and deliverables to ensure smooth execution of space planning projects.

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Experience in retail space planning, merchandising or analytics

Proficiency in Excel. Familiarity with data tools (Power BI, Qliksense, NAV) is a plus.

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills & attention to detail

A proactive mindset with a curiosity about retail trading & trends

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

How We Will Use Your Information
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Please note that our current system does not use an automated filtering system.

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