Visual Merchandise Group Leader

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC); Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC) in Dubai seeks a senior Visual Merchandiser/Interior Design lead to oversee market hall merchandising and develop range presentation strategies. You will guide a team, collaborate with Sales and Logistics, and drive store projects to align with priorities and performance feedback.

The role requires strong leadership, customer focus, and a track record in presentation execution.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Interior Designing or Architecture.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the IKEA Communication & Interior Design department.
• Proficient in leading planning, presentation, and implementation of range presentation solutions.
• Strong competencies in customer focus, individual accountability, continuous improvement, personal leadership, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support Market hall areas and enhance Add-on sales using visual merchandising techniques.
• Lead work brief processes in collaboration with Sales and Logistics Managers.
• Guide and develop specialist co-workers in the Com In department.
• Provide expert advice on range presentation to achieve sales goals when range changes occur, sales drop, or items are out of stock.
• Participate in projects and activities within the store such as rebuilding business areas based on changing priorities or performance feedback.
• Assist Visual Merchandisers with planned store activities and projects as needed.
• Ensure visual merchandisers receive training in safety and security measures for equipment use.
• Facilitate development programs for Visual Merchandisers to secure store performance and succession needs.
• Recruitment involvement to ensure vacancies are swiftly filled with suitable candidates.
• Drive positive outcomes in employee surveys and address areas of low satisfaction.
• Leadership in planning and execution of range presentation solutions.
• Expertise in safety and security protocols related to merchandising equipment.
• Ability to drive and sustain advancements in merchandising training programs.
• Skilled in recruitment processes and employee satisfaction improvement tactics.

Skills

Range presentation

Merchandising training

Recruitment

Team leadership

Safety protocols

Education

Degree/Diploma in Interior Design or Architecture

Job description

• Support Market hall areas and enhance Add-on sales using visual merchandising techniques
• Lead work brief processes in collaboration with Sales and Logistics Managers
• Guide and develop specialist co-workers in the Com In department
• Provide expert advice on range presentation to achieve sales goals when range changes occur sales drop or items are out of stock
• Participate in projects and activities within the store such as rebuilding business areas based on changing priorities or performance feedback
• Assist Visual Merchandisers with planned store activities and projects as needed
• Ensure visual merchandisers receive training in safety and security measures for equipment use
• Facilitate development programs for Visual Merchandisers to secure store performance and succession needs
• Recruitment involvement to ensure vacancies are swiftly filled with suitable candidates
• Drive positive outcomes in employee surveys and address areas of low satisfaction
• Leadership in planning and execution of range presentation solutions
• Expertise in safety and security protocols related to merchandising equipment
• Ability to drive and sustain advancements in merchandising training programs
• Skilled in recruitment processes and employee satisfaction improvement tactics

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Degree/Diploma in Interior Designing or Architecture
• Minimum of 5 years experience within the Communication & Interior Design department at IKEA
• Proficient in leading planning, presentation, and implementation of range presentation solutions
• Strong competencies in customer focus, individual accountability, continuous improvement, personal leadership, and teamwork