Hiring Now: Retail Space Performance & Insights Lead Near You – Apply Today!

Your Next Retail Space Performance & Insights Lead Job Starts Here – Apply Now!

Retail Space Performance & Insights Lead

Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

A commercially focused and analytical role responsible for driving retail space performance across a multi-site store estate. The Retail Space Performance Lead will use sales density, customer behaviour, and trading data to optimise store layouts and category space allocation, ensuring every metre delivers maximum value.

Working closely with Buying, Merchandising, and Operations teams, this role will support strategic decision-making through data-led insights, performance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  * Develop and maintain space planning principles across stores.

  * Manage category space allocation to improve sales productivity and customer experience.

  * Analyse sales density, margin, stock turn, and trading performance data to identify opportunities.

  * Produce reporting and dashboards to track space performance and ROI.

  * Recommend and implement layout improvements based on customer and commercial insights.

  * Support range reviews and trading initiatives with clear, evidence-based recommendations.

  * Design and evaluate in-store trials, measuring results against key performance indicators.

  * Collaborate with store and central teams to ensure successful execution of space plans.

About You

  * Experience in space planning, merchandising analytics, retail performance, or a similar commercial role.

  * Strong analytical skills with experience using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.

  * Commercially aware with a strong understanding of retail KPIs and category performance.

  * Confident interpreting complex data and translating insights into actionable recommendations.

  * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

  * Proactive, detail-oriented, and focused on continuous improvement.

What’s on Offer

  * Generous holiday allowance and colleague discount.

  * Financial wellbeing and employee support programmes.

  * Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

  * A collaborative and supportive working environment with opportunities to make a visible commercial impact

Before You Apply

Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:

Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

You should not be asked for payment or irrelevant information. If you have concerns about a job advert or employer, seek guidance on how to proceed.

Looking for your next career move? Join a top company hiring Retail Space Performance & Insights Lead job near me in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh! This is your chance to work on exciting projects, grow professionally, and enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step, this role offers the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and make an impact. Don’t miss out—apply today via Vita CV and take your career to the next level!