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Talentrio Global Recruitment Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic leader for the Communication & Interior Design Team. This role is pivotal in inspiring creativity and driving demand for home solutions in the local market. You will collaborate closely with various teams to ensure a vibrant shopping experience while maximizing sales. Your expertise in design and strategic planning will be key in guiding the team and implementing effective store layouts. Join a forward-thinking organization where your contributions will significantly impact customer satisfaction and store performance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a design-oriented role, such as interior or graphic design.
• Supervisory experience in interior design or visual merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Com&In team to enhance home furnishing interest and demand.
• Oversee store layout and presentation solutions to build the brand.

Skills

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Design or related field

Tools

Visual merchandising tools

Store layout planning software

Job description

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 world's most admired and innovative brands. The organization’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enable continued growth and expansion, responding to the changing needs of customers within the societies in which it operates.

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

Overview of the role

The role involves leading, developing, and inspiring the Communication & Interior Design (Com&In) Team and other store functions to increase interest in home furnishing and create demand for home solutions in the local market.

The candidate will ensure the operation aligns with the store’s action plan to maintain vitality and inspiration, providing an engaging shopping experience and maximizing sales. The role also involves active participation in the Store Management team for the IKEA Small Store.

What you will do

• Range presentation / Design / Commercial: Lead and motivate the Com&In team to utilize knowledge of IKEA home furnishing and lifestyles to grow the business; facilitate workshops to generate creative directions.
• Create and implement a commercial calendar in collaboration with store management to ensure vitality and seasonality.
• Oversee the presentation solutions, store layout, and communication strategies to build the IKEA brand and differentiate from competitors.
• Ensure the team understands store layout, range presentation, and communication to contribute effectively to the work method.
• Assist in recruiting, developing, and retaining a passionate, high-performing Com&In team, and challenge the team to exploit commercial opportunities.
• Supervise daily and weekly operations within the Com&In department.
• Collaborate with the Deputy Sales Manager to adapt range presentation according to sales data and stock situations to meet sales targets.
• Review and follow up on planning and implementation of changes with relevant departments.
• Assist in managing the store budget for the department.
• Coordinate with marketing activities to highlight new products and related articles attractively.
• Align the Com&In action plan with business calendars, rebuilds, and other store activities.
• Ensure smooth collaboration across functions to prevent overlaps and optimize processes.
• Work closely with Sales, Logistics, and CRM teams.

People and Development

• Ensure all Co&In co-workers are trained in safety and security procedures.
• Provide ongoing training and development to support store performance and succession planning.
• Maintain good relations between Com&In and other departments.

Required skills to be successful

• Strategic planning and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills.

What equips you for the role

• Extensive experience in a design-oriented role (interior, graphic design, visual merchandising, or store planning).
• Supervisory experience in interior design/visual merchandising, inside or outside IKEA.
• Experience in store layout planning.
• Deep interest and advanced knowledge of home furnishings and lifestyles.

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