Location Planning Manager (Retail)

TL;DR

Location Planning Manager (Retail): Leading location strategy, sales forecasting, and investment recommendations for store portfolios with an accent on spatial data analysis and market intelligence. Focus on influencing major property decisions, partnering with senior stakeholders, and driving growth through data-led insights.

Location: Must be based in the UK, with a hybrid work model requiring 60% of the week in office or local sites.

Company

A leading multinational retailer and technology company dedicated to serving communities worldwide.

What you will do

• Develop location strategies for new store openings, relocations, closures, and extensions.
• Own catchment analysis, sales forecasting, and impact modeling to support property investment decisions.
• Deliver high-quality forecasts and recommendations to support the Property approval process.
• Review performance of new stores and investments to identify learnings for future strategy.
• Drive strategic business projects requiring locational and spatial insight.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders across Property, Finance, and Marketing.

Requirements

• Must be based in the UK.
• Significant experience in Location Planning, Spatial Analysis, or Property Analytics.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into commercial recommendations.
• Experience presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of locational, demographic, and customer data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to have

• Retail location planning experience.
• Experience using GIS tools such as ArcGIS.
• Experience using Alteryx for spatial analysis.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary.
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day and Bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance and free 24/7 virtual GP service.
• Generous maternity, adoption, and paternity leave policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental wellbeing support.
• Commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and flexible working culture.