Visual Merchandise Group Leader Al Futtaim Retail UAE

Al Futtaim Group is currently seeking an experienced and qualified individual to take on the role of a Visual Merchandise Group Leader. The selected candidate will be 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.

Duties of Visual Merchandise Group Leader

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.

People Management & Development

• Be involved in the recruitment of the Visual Merchandiser.
• Ensure positive results in the employee survey and taking action in the areas where the satisfaction is low.

Requirements for Role of Visual Merchandise Group Leader

The eligibility requirements for role of Visual Merchandise Group Leader are as under:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• 5 years’ experience within the Communication & Interior Design department in one or more IKEA stores.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Must be able to take the lead in planning, presentation and implementation of range presentation solutions.
• Leadership abilities and lead by example.
• Analytical and tactical ability.

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