Space Planner Micro - Stark Building Materials UK : Job Details

Stark a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is looking for a new team member who is as passionate about great service as we are.

We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 34 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).

The purpose of this role is to maximise profitability of range, space and display solutions through the application of space planning principles.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the space planning manager in the creation and implementation of range management, planograms and new merchandising concepts

• Build key relationships with Operations, Property, Commercial team and Suppliers

• Develop and deliver the support package for all branch works

• Ensure the most effective and profitable use is made of available space in our branches, through sales and GP per square foot maximisation

• Maximise the sale of product through the development of accurate and practical planograms and merchandising layouts

• Manage the introduction of new ranges through to implementation in branch

• Generate space/sales statistics to ensure that informed decisions can be made regarding space allocation of products

• Develop innovative racking and equipment which enables safe and more effective product display

• Communicate all planogram and category changes to operations ensuring that they are within pre-agreed branch workload parameters with the relevant Category Manager

• Provide advice, recommendations regarding merchandising, ranging opportunities and product productivity

• Take an active role in the range review process

• Make maximum use of the Innovation Centre

What you'll need to have:?

• Experience in space planning and planogram development, preferably in a retail/ building materials environment.

• Proficiency in space planning software

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and consumer behaviour insights.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy and precision in planogram design.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance business objectives and customer needs.

• Knowledge of retail merchandising principles and industry trends.

• Adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a dynamic environment.

What's in it for you:

• Discretionary bonus

• A wide range of voluntary benefits including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and more.

• Access to a wealth of health and wellbeing services including access to online GP appointments and mental health support

• Generous employee discounts

• Access to discounts with hundreds of your favourite high street and online retailers

• Retirement savings plan

• Life assurance

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave for anyone expecting or adopting a child

Why STARK??

We're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.??

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!?

What's next…?

If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have.?

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.?

Stark Building Materials UK is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.?