Retail Space Planner

CULTURE SNAPSHOT:

Broad River Retail is an organization of integrity, diversity and culture working together for the purpose of ‘Furnishing Life’s Best Memories’. At Broad River, we call all our employees “Memory Makers.” We do this because we know everyone that works for our Company has the power to make positive memories not only for our Guests, but also for their families, co-workers, and communities.

We take pride in training and developing our teams so that they can provide a premier customer experience to every Guest. Our Memory Makers are the driving force that has led us to being the largest and fastest growing Ashley licensee in the U.S. and landing us on the Top Places to Work list two years in a row in our industry.

AT A GLANCE:

Broad River Retail is currently seeking a Retail Space Planner to join our Merchandising team. This role will support developing and maintaining showroom layouts that elevate the guest experience while driving sales performance. This role will lead floor transitions, ensuring product placement reflects corporate initiatives, visual standards, and merchandising strategies. By analyzing sales data and traffic flow, the planner will optimize store layouts to maximize revenue and enhance shopping journeys. In addition, the role will support new store openings and renovations, collaborate cross-functionally to align with brand objectives, and maintain accurate records to ensure consistent execution across all locations.

DAY IN THE LIFE AS THIS MEMORY MAKER:

• Develop, update, and maintain store floor plans, for all Broad River Retail locations, using CAD software.
• Coordinate floor transitions to reflect new product assortments aligning with visual standards and AFI initiatives.
• Ensure product placement aligns with merchandising strategies, AFI initiatives and selling stories.
• Collaborate with all areas of the VIBE Collective to execute floor plans that drive sales.
• Analyze store layouts to optimize sales and traffic flow, all while enhance the shopping experience.
• Communicate changes and layout plans effectively to all necessary teams.
• Conduct regular store walkthroughs to assess the effectiveness of current layouts and make necessary adjustments.
• Assist with new store and renovation projects to ensure furniture placement aligns with current strategies and brand standards.
• Maintain accurate records of store layouts and ensure they are updated and accessible to all relevant teams.
• Monitor and analyze sales data to identify opportunities for improvement and make necessary adjustments to store plans.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings to share ideas and strategies.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 2 years of experience in CAD design, space planning, or visual merchandising.
• Strong understanding of retail space planning and furniture merchandising.
• Ability to analyze sales data to inform layout decisions.
• Strong interpersonal communication, active listening, and professional presentation.
• Developed problem solving skills and the ability to focus attention on details.
• Ability to build and maintain trusted partnerships with business stakeholders and leadership.

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and/or electronically.
• Ability to work independently, as well as, in a collaborative team environment within an office setting.
• Remote work with up to 20% travel to retail store locations.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

MEMORY MAKER PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Paid time off and 401K matching contribution
• Employee discount (40%) at BRR locations
• Internal Opportunities for career growth and advancement

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:

Broad River Retail is committed to creating a place where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to reach their full potential. Regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or if you’re parenting the next generation of Memory Makers, we firmly believe our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.