Global Shop Development Commercial Space Specialist (Temporary)

At Avolta (SIX: AVOL), our people are at the driving force behind our success. With a team of over 76,000 individuals representing more than 150 nationalities, we are a truly global company driven by passion, innovation, and excellence.

Born from the combination of Dufry and Autogrill, Avolta is redefining the travel experience through the dedication and expertise of our diverse workforce. Across 73 countries and 1,000 locations, our teams bring energy, creativity, and commitment to delivering world-class travel retail and food & beverage experiences.

We operate across multiple channels - including airports, motorways, cruise ships, ports, railways, and more - offering endless opportunities for collaboration and growth. Our people are empowered to make an impact, supported by a culture that values teamwork, development, and innovation.

Sustainability and social responsibility are embedded in our strategy, ensuring we grow in a way that benefits both our employees and the communities we serve.

Are you looking for a dynamic, international career where your contributions truly matter? Join Avolta and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of travel - together.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Responsible for leading communication and alignment with Category, Commercial, and Regional teams to ensure the commercial strategy is effectively translated into store layouts. The role focuses on maximizing business return through efficient and effective retail space planning. Key responsibilities include aligning stakeholders on layout development, coordinating with external agencies from the initial planning phase through layout sign-off, and supporting the Commercial Space Manager in the delivery of optimized retail solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as the key interface with Category teams, ensuring continuous alignment on development plans and translating category strategies into effective layout solutions
• Leads the layout lock process for new developments and refurbishments, working closely with both global and local stakeholders to ensure timely approval and sign-off
• Collaborates with Technical Designers, Project Managers, and external agencies to ensure all layouts comply with commercial, operational, and business planning principles
• Ensures layouts are delivered within agreed project timelines, proactively identifying and addressing risks or misalignments that could impact delivery
• Applys a strong understanding of furniture bibles, store concepts, and brand personalisation guidelines to guarantee accuracy, consistency, and brand integrity in layout planning
• Supports cross-functional teams by providing clarity and guidance throughout the layout development process, from initial concept through final approval

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A graduate-calibre professional with strong commercial awareness and numerical skills, comfortable working with data to support space and merchandising decisions.
• Proven experience in retail or in a similar environment and a strong track record of delivering results
• Solid project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines
• Good understanding of space planning and merchandising principles, and how layout decisions impact wider business functions
• Hands-on experience with space planning tools. (AutoCAD is a plus)
• Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to influence, align, and communicate clearly across different teams
• Additional languages are a plus, as well as a mindset focused on continuous improvement, teamwork, and leading change

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