Location: Allerød, DK (Alternatively Stockholm, SE)  
 
Are you passionate about retail strategy, shopper behavior, and using data to optimize in-store experiences? Do you want to be part of a leading beauty retailer undergoing rapid digital transformation? Then Matas Group could be the perfect next step in your career. 

We’re looking for a Space Manager to join our dynamic Commercial Excellence team on a one-year fixed contract, with the possibility to shape how our assortment and shelf space meet customer expectations, reflect emerging trends, and drive commercial success across both the Matas and KICKS banners. 

The Role:  
As Space Manager, you will play a central role in translating customer insights and commercial strategy into tangible, localized in-store experiences. You’ll be responsible for optimizing shelf space and product placements using advanced data, shopper navigation principles, and category strategies. 

As part of the Group Space Management team, you will take part in executing space changes and ensure our +500 stores have updated and correct planogram for all product categories.  

You will collaborate closely with experienced Space Managers as well as our colleagues in Floor Planning, Assortment Analytics and Category. We take pride in ensuring that every meter of shelf space reflects customer demand, category goals, and commercial performance while facilitating changes for our store operations teams. Our commercial ambitions are high, aiming to “Win the Nordics” by increasing number of stores as well leveraging assortment to our customers. 

You will be reporting to the Head of Space Management, part of the Matas Group Commercial Excellence team. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead and execute space and assortment updates across stores in alignment 
  with commercial strategy 
• Design effective planograms based on decision trees, shopper psychology, 
  and navigation behavior. 
• Create planograms across categories as well as store formats and 4 different 
  markets and ensure publication to stores. 
• Analyze past performance of assortments and planograms, translating data 
  into clear actions and optimizations. 
• Take part in space planning projects including new stores opening and store 
  rebuilds from initiation to execution in stores. 
• Support the rollout of a localized space strategy, tailored to different 
  customer needs in each market. 

What You Bring 

• A strong understanding of retail and shopper behavior, ideally within beauty, 
  health, or FMCG. 
• An analytical and structured mindset with the ability to translate complex 
  insights into practical solutions. 
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and keep an eye on 
  both details and big picture. 
• High proficiency in data analysis, Excel, and working with large datasets. 
• Collaborative spirit with a commercial mindset and results-oriented 
  approach across multiple stakeholders. 
• Passion for trends, innovation, and understanding what motivates consumers 
  at the shelf. 
• Preferably relevant retail Space Management experience, alternatively 
  higher education degree with an appetite to learn about Space 
  Management 
• IT-savviness needed and experience with planogramming software is a plus. 

Why Join Us? 

At Matas Group, we believe in making life more beautiful - together. As a Space 
Manager, you will: 

• Work in a Nordic role that impacts over 500 stores across four countries. 
• Be part of a talented, collaborative, and growing Commercial Excellence 
  team (40+ professionals). 
• Gain exposure to an omnichannel business model at the forefront of retail 
  innovation. 
• Enjoy flexible working conditions, including hybrid set-up and downtown 
  Copenhagen office access. 
• Be supported in your professional development, with room to grow and 
  learn. 

Ready to Apply? 
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Submit your application by clicking the “Apply” button. We review applications on a rolling basis and will close the posting once we’ve found the right candidate.

For questions about the position, feel free to contact Nanna Egerrup, Head of Space Management – nanna.egerrup@matasgroup.com 

Matas Group – For Beautiful Lives 

We are here to support our customers through all stages of life. Our culture is rooted in our values: Results, Relations, & You. You’ll be welcomed as you are and supported in your personal and professional journey.