UAEN Visual Merchandiser - Retail

Job description / Role

UAEN Visual Merchandiser - Retail | IKEA Jebel Ali

Overview of the role

Responsible to secure that the visual expression of the store is in line with the IKEA manuals so the IKEA concept and to ensure it is fully implemented.

What you will do

• Plan and coordinate the execution of accessory shops, shop windows, activity podiums, perimeter breaks, self-serve, Swedish Food Market and Exit Café displays in the IKEA.
• Ensure the integrity of the IKEA concept and brand by following IKEA manuals to produce functional home furnishing solutions within the store.
• Ensure -in co-operation with interior designers- that functional and inspirational display solutions are in line with running commercial activities.
• Liaise with the sales and in-store logistics teams in implementing the projects or daily sales steering activities efficiently with the use of IKEA display solutions, communication, and sales methods.
• Support the planning and implementation of the store commercial calendar.
• Ensure cost-effective, safe and environmentally friendly display solutions implementation in line with local legislation.
• Research and maintain a detailed knowledge of home furnishing solutions according to the local market.

Required skills to be successful

• A proven ability to visualize, design and communicate home furnishing and retail solutions.
• Excellent command of English language.
• Excellent command of Arabic language is preferred.
• Multitasker and attentive to details.

What equips you for the role

• An educational background in interior design or experience in interior design or visual merchandising experience.
• Attention to detail with a keen eye for aesthetics.
• A proven commitment to high quality execution within limited time frames.
• Good knowledge in home furnishing, market, social trends, fashion.

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About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.