Visual Merchandiser | Retail | IKEA Dalma

Al-Futtaim Automotive; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Abu Dhabi seeks a professional for a visual merchandising role. Responsibilities include coordinating store displays, ensuring brand integrity, and collaborating with sales teams to implement effective merchandising strategies. Candidates should have 3-5 years in retail interior design and a keen eye for aesthetics. Proficiency in English is a must, with Arabic preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years retail interior design or visual merchandising experience.
• Good knowledge in home furnishing, market, social trends, fashion.
• A proven ability to visualize, design and communicate home furnishing and retail solutions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate store displays to align with IKEA manuals.
• Ensure brand integrity through functional display solutions.
• Liaise with sales and in-store logistics teams for effective implementation.

Skills

Attention to detail with a keen eye for aesthetics

Excellent command of English language

Multitasker and attentive to details

Job description

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 cooperation 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

• Attention to detail with a keen eye for aesthetics
• Excellent command of English language.
• Excellent command of Arabic language is preferred.
• Multitasker and attentive to details.

What Equips You For The Role

• 3 – 5 Years Retail interior design or visual merchandising experience
• Good knowledge in home furnishing, market, social trends, fashion
• A proven ability to visualize, design and communicate home furnishing and retail solutions
• A proven commitment to high quality execution within limited time frames