Merchandiser

Flip retail; Makkah Al Mukarramah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Makkah is seeking a Visual Merchandiser Specialist to enhance store presentation and brand identity. The role requires creativity in design and an interest in home furnishings. Ideal candidates should have a degree in interior design or architecture, strong aesthetic skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively. A portfolio is required for application.

Qualifications

• Interest in home furnishing, selling, and design.
• Ability to generate new concepts and ideas.
• Portfolio required for application.

Responsibilities

• Apply visual merchandising methods to enhance store presentation.
• Plan and execute range presentation options that reflect customer needs.
• Collaborate with store functions and respect schedules.

Skills

Interest in home furnishing

Strong aesthetic skills

Team player

Computer skills

Education

University degree in interior design or architecture

Design-based education with relevant work experience

Tools

Knowledge of relevant software

Job description

Overview

Visual Merchandiser Specialist – IKEA

Use visual merchandising capability to enhance the individuality of the IKEA brand in range presentation options in the shop by working with store design, range presentation, and vigor. Stay up to date with knowledge about home furnishings, retailing, and trends to create imaginative directions that inspire and surprise visitors with a strong visual perception. Employ understanding of customer needs to plan and execute appropriate, inspiring, affordable, and commercial range presentation options that reflect a wide range of styles, price levels, and satisfy diverse tastes while exceeding visitor expectations. Act quickly to utilize commercial opportunities and understand the impact of activities on economic outcomes. Respect schedules, timelines, and responsibilities; collaborate with the Interaction & Interior Decoration Group and other store functions. Ensure quality, simplicity, performance, and price awareness in planning and executing all range presentation solutions by using national guidelines and IKEA tools, proven IKEA methods, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Apply visual merchandising methods to enhance the store presentation and brand identity.
• Keep knowledge current on home furnishings, retailing, and trends to develop inspiring and commercially viable presentation concepts.
• Plan and execute range presentation options that address customer needs, reflect multiple styles and price points, and surpass visitor expectations.
• React promptly to commercial opportunities and understand the impact on financial results.
• Collaborate with the Interaction & Interior Decoration Group and other store functions, respecting schedules and objectives.
• Deliver high-quality, simple, efficient, and cost-conscious presentation solutions in line with guidelines and best practices.

Qualifications

• An interest in home furnishing, selling, design, and how people live in their homes.
• University degree in interior design or architecture; strong industrial focus.
• Design-based education with relevant work experience.
• Ability to generate new concepts and ideas; solid aesthetic skills with an eye for textures and finishes.
• Team player; hands-on, willing to learn and grow with IKEA.
• Computer skills with knowledge of relevant software.
• Portfolio required for application.

Additional Information

Show portfolio as part of the application process.