Space Planning and Merchandising Manager
Gopuff
Sales & Business Development
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Friday, August 30, 2024
Overview:
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 Manager of Merchandising and Space Planning for BevMo + Gopuff, you will oversee the continuation and implementation of the Space Planning function for all 160+ BevMo + Gopuff locations in California, Arizona, and Washington. This role 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 Supply Chain, Operations, Real Estate, and Marketing to design spaces within the retail stores 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 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 and store communication of each seasonal merchandising set.
This is a hybrid (Tues-Thurs onsite) role in Concord, CA with projected travel to BevMo locations 1x / month
You Will:
- 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
- Develop precision planogram drawings of merchandising categories by evaluating space requirements and product productivity with the merchant team
- 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, and evaluating local customer needs.
- 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.
- Complete schematics or portions of seasonal displays in person where required.
You Have:
- Bachelor's degree in Math, Finance, Business, or a related field
- 4 years of experience in Retail space management
- 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
- 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: $80,000 - $120,000
At Gopuff, we know that life can be unpredictable. Sometimes you forget the milk at the store, run out of pet food for Fido, or just really need ice cream at 11 pm. We get it—stuff happens. But that’s where we come in, delivering all your wants and needs in just minutes.
And now, we’re assembling a team of motivated people to help us drive forward that vision to bring a new age of convenience and predictability to an unpredictable world.
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Gopuff is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.