Visual Merchandiser

Ikea; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home furnishing retailer in Sheffield is seeking a creative and passionate individual for a visual merchandising role. You will inspire customers with innovative home furnishing solutions and strengthen the store's unique identity through effective presentation and layout. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant design qualification and a passion for retail. Join a supportive team committed to personal development and diverse talents.

Benefits

15% co-worker discount

Employee Assistance Program

Holiday on Christmas Eve and Day

Qualifications

• Experience in visual merchandising in a retail environment is preferable.
• Knowledge of design planning software, including Revit, is preferred.
• Eagerness to learn and develop with the potential to be a future leader.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to positioning the IKEA store as the first choice for home furnishing.
• Provide inspiring home furnishing solutions for products.
• Use visual merchandising competence to strengthen IKEA's identity.

Skills

Creative sense

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Passion for retail

Education

Relevant design qualification

Tools

InDesign planning software

Basic electric tools

Job description

Job ID :

Date posted : 21 / 06 /

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary from £25, dependent on experience.

Permanent contract working 39 hours a week over 4 or 5 days.

Shifts Monday to Friday 7am - 15 : 45pm.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

15% co-worker discount and access to I-Benefits Discount Portal, helping you save £s on high street retailers.

We provide you with our lovely IKEA uniform and all the tools you need to work with us

Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal.

X3 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions, and interest free loans.

Holiday on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as well as end of year gift.

A wide range of family-friendly policies and benefits.

Commitment to your development throughout your IKEA career, starting on your first day.

Kick up your feet and relax in our co-worker restaurant, with a variety of affordable hot and cold meals and snacks, and free healthy meal options.

Free on-site co-worker parking.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

You have a creative and commercial sense, and you are passionate about inspiring and surprising our customers by presenting and communicating the IKEA home furnishing offer in-store. Have a passion for fast-paced, future-oriented retailing, and an understanding of the trends that influence home furnishing and retail.

You have relevant design qualification's, experience in visual merchandising in a retail environment is preferable.

This is a fast-paced, hands on role and involves using basic electric tools, painting and working up ladders.

A positive mindset, good problem solving skills and keen eye for detail.

Knowledge of in design planning software including, Revit, is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

An eagerness to learn and develop with the potential to be leader of the future.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

Contribute to position the IKEA store as the first choice for home furnishing in your local market.

Provide inspiring home furnishing solutions for a single product or a combination of products that will support a convenient shopping experience and improve peoples life at home.

Use visual merchandising competence to strengthen the uniqueness of the IKEA identity in range presentation solutions in the store by working with store layout, range presentation and vitality.

Stay updated on trends in home furnishing & retailing to generate creative directions that inspire and surprise visitors with a strong visual impression.

You will be 25% planning and 75% implementing on the shop floor.

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognised for our diverse talents.