Space Planning & Sales Density Manager

Dobbies • Edinburgh, Scotland • Posted June 11, 2026

Position Overview

An analytical and commercially driven role that leads the strategic allocation and optimisation of retail space across the business. The Space Planning & Sales Density Manager is responsible for ensuring that every metre delivers maximum value through data led planning, robust performance analysis, and evidence-based decision making.

This role will shape store layouts and category space allocation using sales density metrics, customer behaviour insights and trading performance data.


Responsibilities

  • Space Planning & Optimisation
  • Develop and maintain space planning principles across all stores, aligning layouts with commercial priorities and customer missions.

  • Own space allocation across categories, ensuring optimal use of indoor and outdoor retail space.

  • Continuously review and refine store layouts based on performance data and seasonal trading patterns.
  • Data-Led Decision Making
  • Analyse sales density (...