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Visual Merchandiser

Company Name: Al Futtaim Private Company LLC
Employment Type:Full Time
Location: Dubai
Experience: 3-5 years
Degree: Bachelor
Gender:Any
Age:Any  
Nationality: UAE National
Salary:Unspecified
No. Of Vacancies:1
Job Description:
No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.
 
As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.
 
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.
 
About You
You have the ability to combine commercial, aesthetic and practical skills.  You can generate, visualise and present new ideas. You can work together with others in a team and confident in approaching and communicating clearly with different people in various situations.  You are flexible, hands-on approach to responsibilities and able to meet set deadlines.
 
What’s more, we believe that you have the following knowledge, capabilities and motivation:
Live and share the IKEA values every day.
Degree in Visual Merchandising, Interior Design or Architecture
3 – 5 years of retail interior design or visual merchandising experience, IKEA experience is highly preferred
Proven ability to visualise, design and communicate home furnishing and retail solutions
Attention to detail with a keen eye for aesthetics
Proven commitment to high quality execution within limited time frames
 
About the Role
You are responsible to secure that the visual expression of the store is in line with the IKEA manuals so the IKEA Concept is fully implemented.
 
Key Specific Accountabilities:
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 the 1st Interior Designer 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. 
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.
Resource and maintain a detailed knowledge of home furnishing solutions within the local market.