Store Format and Space Planning Manager

5 days ago

Dublin, Ireland Grafton Group Full time

Woodie's is the market‑leading DIY, Home & Garden retailer in Ireland with 35 stores nationwide and an online presence. We are proud to be listed as Ireland's Top Retailer by Great Places to Work and an official Best Workplaces for Women for the past three years We are also recognised by the Irish Centre for Diversity & Inclusion as an accredited Investor in Diversity.

We are looking for a Space Planning & Store Format Manager to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

- Drive innovation in store layout and space utilization to enhance our customer experience and operational efficiency.

- Lead the Store Format and Space Planning team to achieve excellence in line with Woodie’s business plan.

- Collaborate with the Merchandising Manager and commercial teams to ensure cohesive strategies across all store formats.

- Engage with store teams to gather insights and feedback to refine space planning and store layouts.

- Develop and implement store layout plans to align with Woodie’s branding and sales strategy.

- Manage the entire lifecycle of space planning from conceptual design to implementation, ensuring optimal use of space and resources.

- Analyse sales data and customer flow to inform space planning decisions and improve store performance.

- Visit and engage with store colleagues during store visits in a positive and encouraging demeanour.

- Play an active role and contribute to the general strategic direction of the business.

- Support and co‑ordinate with other key functions including but not limited to Category, Wider Supply Chain, Operations and Marketing.

Key Behaviours

- Approach challenges with a ‘can do’ attitude displaying resilience and enthusiasm in your role.

- Foster a supportive and collaborative environment with the team and across the company.

- Maintain open and effective communication channels to ensure all team members are informed and engaged.

Our benefits include

- Company Pension for all colleagues

- Colleague Discount – Up to 35% off in‑store purchases

- Maternity Leave: Up to 20 weeks paid maternity leave

- Paternity Leave: Up to 2 weeks paid paternity leave

- Fertility Leave: Up to 5 days paid per year

- Cycle to work & Tax‑Saver Schemes

- Discounted health insurance

- Bonus Scheme

- Sick Pay Scheme

- Parental leave

- Flexible Annual Leave: Purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave per year

- Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two paid days for charity work

- Service Days: Increased annual leave entitlements linked to service

- Earlypay: Draw‑down a portion of your earned wages early if needed

- Flexiwage: Choose how you budget & manage your pay frequency

- Savings Club

- Educational Assistance

- Wellness initiatives

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Woodie's We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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