The Job: Assistant Space Merchandising Planner
WHO'S RIGHT FOR THE ROLE?
You have a strong background in a commercially focussed visual and range planning role. You have a flair for visual merchandising design and display, using sales and market trends to innovatively display products. You have an understanding of on-shelf merchandising and range management, working across micro and macro processes. You can work pragmatically with cross-functional teams and have a good balance of commercial and analytical focus. You can demonstrate successful delivery of strategic merchandising using sales information, forecasts and market trends.
WHAT WILL YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?
- Own and manage the visual merchandising and planograms for all Ryman promotions
- Use the SEYC Apollo software across both Store and Space Planning to create capture and update planograms and floor plans
- Support the Merchandising Planner to Produce effective and accurate planograms for the Ryman retail estate, designed to maximise store sales and profitability
- Support the ranging of products in Ryman stores using Apollo software across both Store and Space Planning
- Provide Support to the Space Planning Manager for Fast tracks and any general admin and communications
- Provide support to Produce accurate planograms with correct ranges and dimensions to maximise sales and profitability utilising all Head Office, sales and market related data
- Provide Support in building plans in the mock shop effectively when creating visual guides
- Assisting with micro/macro space project activity, as and when required.
- Provide admin support with the range review calendar
- Ensure the category database is maintained with accurate product dimensions
- Assist the Trading Team with all other ad-hoc merchandising activity such as Planogram Updates, Category "Fix It's", reporting requests etc.
- Using BI reports Run and create Live Line Lists for all Range Reviews
- Regularly analyse competitor activity to review latest merchandising trends, POS and fixtures
- Visit Ryman stores to photograph live builds in stores and gain feedback from store teams
- Assist in the planning and scheduling of range reviews including capturing minutes in the range meetings
- Provide support to any additional projects / admin that the business sets
WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE IN YOU?
- Experience in a space planning visual display and design role in a fast-paced environment, preferably in the retail industry
- Knowledge of retail space planning principles, systems and process
- Working knowledge of a micro space planning software package - Apollo software experience an advantage, but knowledge of other packages considered.
- Attention to detail with the ability to work with and produce large volumes of data.
- Computer literate with good experience working with Microsoft office software.
- MS Excel to a high standard - conduct pivot tables, VLOOKUP etc.
- The ability to work within a team environment to achieve team objectives.
- Flexible and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to produce and understand data.
- Flexible - able to assist with a variety of space planning projects.
- Have a track record of delivering results
- Passion for the Ryman Brand and our associated companies
- Enthusiastic, driven and focused on achieving results
- A passion and curiosity for understanding consumers; their habits, motivations and behaviour
- The ability to communicate confidently at all levels and functions, both internally and externally
- Makes sound business decisions based on analysis, experience and judgement
- Excellent attention to detail
WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU?
- A passionate, dynamic team where your growth, ideas, and impact matter
- A competitive pay package
- Company pension scheme with the option to enhance
- Generous holiday allowance including an extra wellbeing day that gives you time to recharge
- Training programme to help you excel in your role
- Opportunities through our apprenticeship programs to keep building on your skills
- Access to mental health first aiders, wellness sessions, and support groups
- Exclusive discounts across all of our brands and through our benefits hub
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Long service and recognition awards
- Colleague referral scheme
- Company and team social events
WHO ARE WE?
Founded by Henry J Ryman in 1893, Ryman has been the go-to destination for stationery, office supplies, printing, technology, and more for over 130 years. We are part of the Theo Paphitis Retail Group, which also includes Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue, and London Graphic Centre.
From our very first store on Great Portland Street, we have grown to over 200 locations and a thriving website and app offering quality products and exceptional service. We believe in supporting our colleagues and equipping them with the tools and knowledge they need to grow, thrive, and have fun whilst doing it.
At Ryman, all of our teams from our stores to our warehouse and Retail Support Centre are passionate about retail. We put our customers first and have a common goal to keep them at the heart of everything we do. We are energetic and enthusiastic, delivering results through resilience, innovation, and adaptability. If you are a team player who's ready to make an impact, this could be the perfect role for you.
Ryman is an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference, encourage everyone to join us, and be themselves at work.
PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO CARRY OUT OTHER DUTIES AS AND WHEN REQUIRED.
