Expansion Visual Merchandiser | IKEA Dubai Festival City

One of the companies bearing Al-Futtaim name is IKEA.
IKEA is the world's largest home furniture store, founded in Sweden over 60 years ago. Our operations around the world are constantly increasing with new stores and markets added to the success story.
At IKEA not only our furniture is down to earth, straightforward and inspiring, but so is our work ethics. Despite being the leading home furnishing retail franchisee across the world, we at IKEA still give you the room to grow! At IKEA creating a better everyday life for the many isn't only our vision, it's our way of life!

Main Responsibilities:

1. To ensure we visualize the uniqueness of the IKEA product range within specialty shops, self-serve furniture area, and the Swedish Food market to distance us from the competition.
2. Optimizing the use of the IKEA store layout and store media by developing and implementing range presentation solutions that strengthen the connection between the IKEA offer and the everyday lives of the many people.
3. Securing a very accurate planning of the assigned area during the commercial planning and to secure a very accurate implementation of the assigned area during the commercial build-up.
4. Securing a deep knowledge of all store media and clarifying the main purpose of each media.
5. Reflecting the IKEA brand identity and creating visual impact in all assigned commercial areas.

NEW STORE COMMERCIAL PLANNING AND BUILD UP:

1. Production of the commercial plans package of the assigned area in the commercial planning and build-up phases.
2. Actively support the Visual Merchandise Leader Expansion in implementing the commercial brief.
3. Using range presentation solutions.

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

1. Has thorough knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the Communication & Interior Design department.
2. Has a passion for interior design, home furnishings, and design.

Minimum Experience:

1. 3 years in a similar role.
2. Ideally knowledge of the IKEA Concept.

Job-Specific Skills:

1. Understands customer buying behavior and buying decisions.
2. Knows the competition on the local market.
3. Has experience in incorporating the commercial calendar into the Communication & Interior Design action plan.
4. Has thorough knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a Country Graphic Communication Leader.

Behavioural Competencies:

1. Practical ability and enthusiasm for completing tasks, interpersonal skills, business acumen, problem-solving, confident, positive approach.