Visual Merchandiser

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the worlds most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

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 is fully implemented.

What you will do

• Responsible for securing that the visual expression of the store is in line with the IKEA manuals so the IKEA Concept is fully implemented
• Planning and coordinating the execution of compact, accessory shops, shop windows, activity podiums, perimeter breaks, self-serve, Swedish Food Market and Exit Café displays in the IKEA.
• Ensuring the integrity of the IKEA concept and brand by following IKEA manuals to produce functional home furnishing solutions within the store.
• Ensuring in co-operation with the Visual merchandising leader that functional and inspirational display solutions are in line with running commercial activities.
• Together with the Sales and In-Store Logistics teams, implementing the projects or daily sales steering activities efficiently with the use of IKEA display solutions, communication and sales methods.
• Supporting the planning and implementation of the store commercial calendar.
• Ensuring cost-effective, safe and environmentally friendly display solutions implementation in line with local legislation.
• Resourcing and maintaining a detailed knowledge of home furnishing solutions within the local market.

Required Skills to be successful

Job-Specific Skills:

• A proven ability to visualise, design and communicate home furnishing and retail solutions
• Attention to detail with a keen eye for aesthetics
• Computer proficient with knowledge and experience of using Revit, AutoCad & Sketch up
• A proven commitment to high quality execution within limited time frames
• A prerequisite for this position is to be able to take the lead in the planning, presentation and implementation of range presentation solutions on retail organisation level

Behavioral Competencies:

• Individual Accountability
• Continuous Improvement
• Personal Leadership
• Teamwork

What equips you for the role

• 0-3 years of retail interior design, architectural planning or visual merchandising experience
• Degree / Diploma in Interior Design, product design, applied arts or Architecture
• Having a passion for interior design, home furnishings and design
• Good knowledge of market relevance and local market

About Al-Futtaim Retail

Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer’s in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options.

Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference…

About Al-Futtaim IKEA

GROWING TOGETHER...

We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people.

Al-Futtaim IKEA holds the franchise rights for IKEA in Egypt, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.