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Retail Space Planning & Design Manager
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Retail Space Planning & Design Manager
Specialized Recruiting Group
1 Positions
ID: 84071
Posted On 11/07/2025
Refreshed On 12/08/2025
Job Overview
Specialized Recruiting Group – Dubuque is seeking a **Retail Space Planning & Design Manager** for a well-established and growing organization. This role is ideal for a creative yet analytical leader who thrives on optimizing retail layouts, improving operational flow, and delivering exceptional customer experiences through thoughtful store design and planning.
The Space Planning & Design Manager will lead a small team while working cross-functionally with operations, merchandising, and technology to enhance retail environments and drive business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Develop and maintain store layouts, fixture plans, and planograms that support sales goals, efficiency, and brand consistency.
+ Oversee planning for new store setups, remodels, relocations, and seasonal resets.
+ Collaborate with merchandising, construction, and operations to ensure alignment on floor plans and product placement.
+ Evaluate and implement design and planning software systems to improve accuracy and speed.
+ Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure on-time, high-quality execution.
+ Analyze store performance data to identify space optimization opportunities.
+ Maintain design and compliance standards (ADA, safety, and brand).
+ Coach and develop team members to improve technical skills and collaboration.
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s degree in **Interior Design, Architecture, Retail Management, or a related field** (or equivalent experience).
+ 5+ years of experience in **retail design, space planning, or merchandising operations.**
+ Proficiency in **AutoCAD, Revit** , or other space planning software.
+ Familiarity with **planogram or layout management tools** (Blue Yonder, Relex, SmartDraw, etc.).
+ Strong project management and leadership skills with a hands-on approach.
+ Excellent communication and collaboration across multiple departments.
+ Proven ability to balance creativity with data-driven decision-making.
Preferred Skills:
+ Knowledge of retail performance metrics, P&L understanding, and operational workflows.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
+ Experience training and mentoring team members.
+ High level of integrity, professionalism, and organization.
This is an opportunity to join a stable, forward-thinking company where your ideas and leadership will directly shape how customers experience each store.
Primary Contact
1707166244319
Molly Wand
Executive Recruiter,
(563)583-1600
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Job Details
Location
Dubuque, IA
Shift
First Shift
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Full Time
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Paid Holidays
Company ID
36232
Job REQ #
\# Positions
1
Start Date
20251107
End Date
20260130
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About the Company
Specialized Recruiting Group is an Express Employment Professionals company with a focus on Professional and Executive Search. We recruit and maintain a pipeline of highly skilled professionals in a variety of areas for interim/project assignments, contract-to-hire assignments, and permanent (direct hire) placement. Our team is uniquely equipped to help companies find the talent their business needs, and help talented professionals take the next step in their careers.
Specialized Recruiting Group is proud to serve the communities of Dubuque, Waterloo, and Southwest WI with a full offering of recruiting, training, and human resource services. Since we opened our doors, we have focused on not only helping companies find top talent, but also helping them develop and retain talent.
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