Store Planner

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for retail and design? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy using your creative skills to optimize store layouts? If so, Ace Hardware is looking for a Store Planner to join our team!As a Store Planner, you will play a crucial role in the success of our stores by creating visually appealing and efficient layouts that enhance the shopping experience for our customers. You will work closely with our merchandising and operations teams to develop plans that maximize sales and profitability while maintaining our brand image.To excel in this role, you must have a strong understanding of retail merchandising principles and be able to analyze data to make informed decisions. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are also essential as you will be working with various teams and stakeholders. If you are a self-starter with a keen eye for detail and a drive to continuously improve store performance, we would love to hear from you!

1. Collaborate with merchandising and operations teams to develop store layouts that maximize sales and profitability while maintaining brand image.
2. Use creative skills and retail merchandising principles to create visually appealing and efficient store layouts.
3. Analyze data and make informed decisions to optimize store layouts and drive sales.
4. Ensure that all store layouts adhere to company standards and guidelines.
5. Conduct regular store visits to assess layout effectiveness and make necessary adjustments.
6. Communicate effectively with stakeholders and teams to gather feedback and incorporate suggestions into store layouts.
7. Monitor industry trends and competitor strategies to continuously improve store layouts and performance.
8. Maintain accurate records and documentation of store layouts and changes.
9. Collaborate with store managers to ensure proper implementation of store layouts and provide training if needed.
10. Regularly review and update store planning processes and procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
11. Manage timelines and priorities to meet project deadlines.
12. Stay up-to-date on product knowledge and trends to inform store layout decisions.
13. Identify and troubleshoot any issues with store layouts and make necessary adjustments.
14. Work with vendors and suppliers to source materials and fixtures for store layouts.
15. Uphold a high standard of organization and attention to detail in all aspects of store planning.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Store Planner in Alpharetta, GA, USA is $50,000 - $80,000 per year. This may vary depending on the specific company, experience level, and other factors.

Ace is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world, with more than 5,160 hardware stores locally owned and operated across the globe. Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and also have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; Colon, Panama; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its retailers' stores are located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and approximately 65 countries.