Retail Space Planning Expert

Job Description

Join H&M Group in a high-impact role where you’ll shape how store space is planned, measured and optimised across markets. As our Retail Space Planning Expert, you’ll turn data into smart strategies that improve productivity across our store portfolio, influence retail design and help create better customer experiences at scale. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

As a Retail Space Planning Expert, you define and execute strategies that optimise store space productivity across formats. You build and own the space productivity system — including capacity models and space rules — enabling Sales Markets to plan and execute space consistently, effectively and at scale. 

• Develop and maintain the store capacity model, defining how space capacity is calculated and applied, acting as Business partner to Retail tech teams 
• Set macro space allocation rules for full stores, including back of house, by format and segment 
• Develop and own space management processes and toolboxes, covering data models, tools, workflows and adoption 
• Set format productivity targets and ensure they are embedded in format and retail design briefs 
• Define space performance measurements such as zone productivity, placement uplift and adjacency or cross sell analytics 
• Contribute space expertise to assortment package development and commercial activation placement standards 
• Act as a centre of excellence on space and capacity, defining optimal density by format and country 
• Develop, train and coach stakeholders such as Retail Design teams and Sales Market colleagues 

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH 

You’ll work closely with Retail  Design, Retail tech, Commercial, Assortment, Retail Space and Sales Market teams. You collaborate with business and tech stakeholders to ensure space strategies are practical, scalable and consistently executed. 

WHO YOU ARE 

We are looking for people with… 

• A relevant degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience 
• 5+ years of experience in retail strategy development and implementation for commercial space 
• Experience leading large, complex projects from start to end, developing business strategies or solutions in a retail environment across business and tech stakeholders 
• Experience working with space and assortment-related data, store layouts and store design teams 
• Experience working with assortment composition for commercial or retail spaces 
• Leadership experience, formal or informal, with the ability to build trust and create strong collaboration 

And people who are… 

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into simple, actionable insights 
• High attention to detail and strong communication skills 
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration abilities 
• Ability to balance operational detail with a strategic perspective 

WHO WE ARE 

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. 

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we use our power, our scale and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. 

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE 

At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. 

• A role with strong influence on store performance and space productivity at scale 
• Close collaboration with global and market teams shaping how stores are designed and planned 

JOIN US 

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things — our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are. 

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here. 

*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application. Please apply as soon as possible as CVs will be reviewed continuously.