Visual Merchandiser, South Yorkshire

We are looking to welcome new Visual Merchandising & Activities Co-Workers to our amazing Communication & Interior Design team based in our IKEA Sheffield unit.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary from £25, dependent on experience.
• Permanent contract working 39 hours a week over 4 or 5 days.
• Shifts Monday to Friday 7am - 15:45pm.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

• 15% co-worker discount and access to I-Benefits Discount Portal, helping you save £s on high street retailers.
• We provide you with our lovely IKEA uniform and all the tools you need to work with us.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal.
• X3 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions, and interest free loans.
• Holiday on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as well as end of year gift.
• A wide range of family-friendly policies and benefits.
• Commitment to your development throughout your IKEA career, starting on your first day.
• Kick up your feet and relax in our co-worker restaurant, with a variety of affordable hot and cold meals and snacks, and free healthy meal options.
• Free on-site co-worker parking.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• You have a creative and commercial sense, and you are passionate about inspiring and surprising our customers by presenting and communicating the IKEA home furnishing offer in-store.
• Have a passion for fast-paced, future-oriented retailing, and an understanding of the trends that influence home furnishing and retail.
• You have relevant design qualifications; experience in visual merchandising in a retail environment is preferable.
• This is a fast-paced, hands-on role and involves using basic electric tools, painting and working up ladders.
• A positive mindset, good problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Knowledge of design planning software including Revit is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.
• An eagerness to learn and develop with the potential to be a leader of the future.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Contribute to position the IKEA store as the first choice for home furnishing in your local market.
• Provide inspiring home furnishing solutions for a single product or a combination of products that will support a convenient shopping experience and improve people's life at home.
• Use visual merchandising competence to strengthen the uniqueness of the IKEA identity in range presentation solutions in the store by working with store layout, range presentation and vitality.
• Stay updated on trends in home furnishing & retailing to generate creative directions that inspire and surprise visitors with a strong visual impression.
• You will be 25% planning and 75% implementing on the shop floor.

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognised for our diverse talents.