Convenience Support Senior Category & Space Planning Manager
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Job Description Circle K, Convenience Support Senior Category & Space Planning Manager. Circle K Ireland are currently recruiting a commercially minded and strategic Convenience Support Category and Space Planning Manager to lead store layout, space planning, and floor optimisation across our Circle K stores in Ireland. This role will use data, insights, and customer behaviour to create best-in-class store environments that enhance the customer journey, maximise sales and profitability, and support future growth. This is a full-time permanent role, based 5 days per week in Circle K Support Office in Clonskeagh, Dublin 4. Key Responsibilities • Lead space planning and floor layout design for store remodels, acquisitions, and redevelopment projects. • Optimise retail space allocation using sales, margin, shopper behaviour, and productivity data. • Develop and maintain store floor plans and layout standards. • Drive an exceptional customer journey through effective merchandising and store design. • Manage floorplan approvals and coordinate with Category, Operations, Network Development, and leadership teams. • Build and evaluate business cases for shop remodel investments and track performance against targets. • Use tools such as RELEX, BI platforms, and space planning software to identify opportunities and improve performance. • Lead the implementation of new store concepts, layouts, and retail initiatives. • Represent the business in European Space Network forums and support the rollout of EU and local category plans. What You'll Bring • 3+ years' experience in Category Management, Buying, Space Planning, or a related FMCG/Retail environment. • Experience with space planning tools such as RELEX, Spaceman, or similar. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights. • Excellent project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills. • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. • Experience facilitating workshops, training teams, and driving change. Qualifications • Degree in Business or a related discipline. • Relevant training in Category Management, Buying, or Project Management. • Customer-focused and commercially driven. • Strong collaborator with excellent relationship-building skills. • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate plans into execution. • Passionate about continuous improvement and innovation. • High levels of integrity, ownership, and accountability.