Retail Space Planner

Welcome to IKEA, the world's leading home furnishing retailer! We are currently seeking a highly skilled and creative Retail Space Planner to join our team. As a Retail Space Planner at IKEA, you will play a crucial role in creating inspiring and functional store layouts that enhance the overall shopping experience for our customers. With your exceptional design skills and strong understanding of retail merchandising, you will help us optimize our store space and drive sales. If you are passionate about creating beautiful and efficient spaces and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us in our mission to make everyday life better for our customers through innovative and sustainable home solutions.

1. Develop and implement innovative and effective store layouts that align with IKEA's brand image and sales strategies.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including visual merchandising, sales, and marketing to understand business needs and create layouts that meet their objectives.
3. Utilize expert knowledge of retail space planning principles to maximize store space and improve customer flow.
4. Conduct regular store visits and analysis to identify areas for improvement and make necessary adjustments to store layout.
5. Work closely with the store manager to ensure that all legal and safety requirements are met in the layout design.
6. Stay updated on industry trends and competitor strategies to continuously improve and innovate store layouts.
7. Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to source and incorporate new and innovative fixtures and displays in store layouts.
8. Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create detailed store layout plans and 3D visualizations.
9. Train and mentor junior retail space planners to ensure consistent and high-quality store layouts across all IKEA locations.
10. Adhere to IKEA's sustainability principles and incorporate eco-friendly solutions in store layouts.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Retail Space Planner in Baltimore, MD, USA is $57,000 - $85,000 per year. This can vary depending on factors such as experience, education, and the specific company or industry the individual is working in.

IKEA is a Swedish-founded multinational group that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture, kitchen appliances and home accessories, among other useful goods and occasionally home services.