Regional Location Planning & Estate Strategy Lead

Marks & Spencer Plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Location Planning Manager to shape the future of its UK store estate. This role focuses on using data-driven insights to influence strategies that support growth. Candidates should have experience in location planning, strong data analysis skills, and proficiency in GIS tools. The position will require collaboration with various teams and the development of impactful business cases. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a well-known brand, located in Greater London with some travel required.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

Competitive holiday allowance

Discretionary bonus schemes

Strong pension and life assurance

Tailored induction and training

Exclusive perks and savings

Market-leading family policies

24/7 wellbeing support

One paid volunteer day annually

Qualifications

• Experienced in location planning or market development, preferably in retail.
• Skilled in data analysis with large datasets.
• Able to present complex business cases confidently.

Responsibilities

• Develop store estate strategy for the designated region.
• Analyze data to inform strategic decisions.
• Visit sites to assess opportunities and recommend actions.

Skills

Location planning

Data analysis

Communication

GIS tools

Financial modelling

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Alteryx

MapInfo

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

A leading retail company is seeking a Location Planning Manager to shape the future of its UK store estate. This role focuses on using data-driven insights to influence strategies that support growth. Candidates should have experience in location planning, strong data analysis skills, and proficiency in GIS tools. The position will require collaboration with various teams and the development of impactful business cases. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a well-known brand, located in Greater London with some travel required.