Layout Specialist - Existing Stores
About The Position
The Layout Specialist designs ongoing changes to current store layouts while maintaining accuracy and quality. Working with Space Planning, Buyers, Procurement, Store Operations, and other stakeholders, the Specialist determines prototype layouts for departments and zones and adapts them to existing stores for implementation. The role also evaluates requests from stores for ongoing layout changes and ensures those changes are accurately reflected in plans. The successful candidate works collaboratively, synthesizes stakeholder input, attends to detail, and delivers high-quality outputs on time. The role includes supervisory responsibilities and requires discretion, independent judgment, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Requirements
- High attention to detail, organization, and strong time-management skills.
- Communication and relationship-building skills for working with stakeholders across the organization.
- Microsoft Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Retail planning, layout, and/or planogramming experience.
- Ability to maintain a seated or standing position for extended durations.
- Ability to lift 15 pounds periodically.
- Ability to navigate and access all facilities.
- Ability to communicate verbally with others in person and via electronic devices.
- Close vision for computer-related activities.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Visio, AutoCAD, or MicroStation.
- Knowledge of hard goods and rural/farm store retailing.
Responsibilities
- Maintain all current and prototype store layouts.
- Work with buyers, space planning, and district managers to design layout changes based on strategies, budgets, and available space.
- Ensure a high degree of currency and accuracy in all layouts.
- Establish, maintain, and evolve apparel area layouts as assortment and seasons change.
- Report on category and department space usage, productivity, and inventory, and make informed recommendations for ongoing changes.
- Develop layouts for remodels and existing store initiatives.
- Establish and maintain a playbook to guide layout decisions and implementation.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness.
- Use discretion and independent judgment in daily decisions while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Participate in learning initiatives, including training programs, workshops, and webinars, to acquire knowledge, refine skills, and stay current on developments.
- Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support, responding to inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
- Demonstrate Rural King's values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 3% of contributions and a 50% match on the next 2%.
- Healthcare plans.
- Virtual doctor visits.
- Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program.
- 15% associate discount.
- Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program.
- Associate Assistance Program.
- RK Cares Associate Hardship Program.
- 24/7 Chaplaincy Services.
- Company-paid YMCA Family Membership.
- Bonus eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
