Description
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Property Team for a 12-month industrial Placement as a Location Planning and Market Analysis Advisor.
This placement will focus on detailed and robust research & analysis to support the Location Planning and wider Property team, including research into grocery competition activity, supporting the Location Planning function with the provision of timely and accurate maps, data, and reports.
The role will include:
- Providing and collating competitor information and data to inform the Estate strategy and ensure store developments are appropriate to local customers
- Supporting the Location Planning and Property team by providing regular data and analysis
- Helping to deliver competitor insight that visibly impacts upon strategic decisions
- Updating the internal competitor database using future store planning updates and other available sources
- Becoming a functional expert in Location Planning systems
- Supporting the store and impact sales forecasting process by producing data, maps, reports, and other material
- Working as an integral part of any confidential ad hoc project teams
To be considered for this role, you will:
- Be studying for a Geography or closely related degree discipline
- Have an understanding of UK planning process and good knowledge of competitor store formats and size measurements is an advantage
- Have a good understanding of maps, geography, and GIS tools
- Be able to work in a team and under your own initiative with intermediate proficiency in using Excel
- Have strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Be customer-focused with a positive attitude
We offer a competitive salary and a very competitive pay and benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary
- Discount card for you and one for your friend or family member giving you 15% off your shopping and your family/friend 10% off in Morrisons
- Great annual leave entitlement
- My Perks discounts
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Healthcare cash plan
- Wellbeing with Vita Health
- Aviva Digital GP and wellbeing
- Addiction treatment
- Salary finance
- Family Friendly benefits