Retail Design Manager

Gopuff is the go-to solution for immediate everyday needs, fulfilling customer orders of cleaning and home products to over-the-counter medications to food and drinks, and in some markets, alcohol - in just minutes.As the Retail Space Planning Manager for BevMo + Gopuff, you will oversee the development and implementation of the Space Planning function for all 160+ BevMo + Gopuff locations in California, Arizona, and Washington. The Space Planning position will provide organization and structure for how space is utilized in each store to maximize omnichannel sales, including walk-in retail sales. The position will report to the NA America Retail organization and will work cross-functionally with Merchandising, Supply, Operations, Real Estate, and Marketing to design spaces within the facility that are utilized by both the merchants and operators to create an experience that exceeds the customer’s expectations while providing for an efficient operation.In this role, you will conduct an initial assessment of existing space allocation at each location, develop a plan for improving the current state, and implement that plan in partnership with our Merchandising and Operations teams. You will be responsible for continuously assessing and optimizing space allocation throughout the life of each facility as products, categories, and customer needs change. In addition to developing and operationalizing planograms for each store, you will own the process of refreshing the design elements of each seasonal merchandising set in coordination with Merchandising, Marketing, and Operations teams.In addition, this role will be responsible for determining the layout, design elements and fixturing for any new builds or remodels that take place within the Gopuff Retail Organization across the US.  This role will work closely with the facilities, construction, and design teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop merchandising floor plans by analyzing the performance of categories and stores, analyzing space needed for merchandise from available performance data, utilizing strategic merchandising objectives, evaluating the customer path, considering operational requirements,  considering fixture needs, and creating detailed drawings
• Manage the database utilized to account for category space allocation by establishing space by store and category, capturing space changes as floor plans change, evaluating requests for space changes from stores, and making changes to the database as changes occur
• Developing precision planogram drawings of merchandising categories by utilizing strategic category objectives, analyzing item performance of existing items and projections of new items, establishing items to be deleted and added to the category, and evaluating space requirements
• Creating detailed drawings, distributing drawings to stores, and evaluating the performance of the planogram
• Develop precision drawings of store-specific merchandising floor plans by analyzing store-specific facilities specifications, establishing the space needs of the specific store, evaluating tradeoffs of compromises required from the established prototype, evaluating local customer needs, and creating detailed drawings
• Analyze the overall performance of space allocation by establishing space by store and category, capturing performance data by store and category, and evaluating the productivity of space utilized
• Constantly look for ways to innovate, improve, and lead the market in retail design
• Create the design and look/feel of each seasonal set, acquire and distribute decorative elements to stores based on the displays they have

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Math, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 4 years of experience in Retail space management
• 5+ years of experience in Retail Design
• Experience with Space Planning Software
• Experience with Retail Merchandising and Store Setup
• Experience in the alcohol beverage department is a plus
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with limited direction
• Excellent prioritization and project management skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with others
• California-based candidate required
• Ability to travel regularly

Compensation:

• Gopuff pays employees based on market pricing and pay may vary depending on your location. The salary range below reflects what we’d reasonably expect to pay candidates. A candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. For additional information on this role’s compensation package, please reach out to the designated recruiter for this role
• Salary Range: $79,000 - $155,600

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