Visual Merchandiser Manager | IKEA | Qatar

One of the companies bearing Al-Futtaim name is IKEA.IKEA is the world's largest home furnishings store, founded in Sweden over 60 years ago. At IKEA not only our furniture is down to earth, straightforward and inspiring, but so is our work ethics. Despite being the leading home furnishing retail franchisee across the world, we at IKEA still give you the room to grow! At IKEA creating a better everyday life for the many isn't only our vision, it's our way of life!Responsible to secure that the visual expression of the store is in line with the IKEA manuals so the IKEA Concept is fully implemented. Achieving the time plans and budgets for each project set by the Com&In Manager.* To represent IKEA brand at the required level* To maintain store standards to the required levelThe senior specialist roles of Interior Design Manager and Visual Merchandise lead the work in planning and implementing range presentation solutions throughout the IKEA store with the goal of increasing sales, strengthening the stores task as a leading home furnishing specialist that provide smart solutions and inspiration Commercial:* To support the Market hall areas as well as Add on sales of Market hall range in the Showroom with visual merchandising technique to increase commerciality.* Leads the work brief process together with the Sales Managers and Logistics Manager.* Leading the daily and weekly practical work done by the specialist co-workers in the Com&In department and securing continuous competence development of the co-workers in the Com& In department.* Every time that shopkeepers have a need to change the range presentation either due to a range change, sales drop or out of stock situation they should contact the Com& In department to get expert advice on how to secure the optimal range presentation and achieve sales goals.Operational:* Get involved in other projects relating to activities that are carried out in the store from time to time. This may include rebuilding business area, based on feedback from range relating to changed priorities, or poor performance of the area.* Assist Visual Merchandisers as and when required, in projects or activities that are planned for the storePeople Management and Development:* Ensure that all visual merchandisers have receive the necessary training in safety and security aspects related to the use of this equipment so they are able to follow the rules and regulations and prevent accidents.* Make sure all VMs have been properly trained including development programs to secure the store performance and succession needs.* Be involved in the recruitment of the Visual Merchandiser. Ensure the vacancies are filled as soon as they arise and the right candidates are hired in the vacant positions.* Ensure positive results in the employee survey and taking action in the areas where the satisfaction is low.Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:* Degree / Diploma in Interior Designing or ArchitectureMinimum About The Company Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Group's continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Group's belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.

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