Visual Merchandise Group Leader

• Lead, inspire and challenge the visual merchandisers to strengthen the IKEA identity in range presentation and home furnishing solutions
• Ensure visualization of the uniqueness of IKEA product range in various specialty shops, furniture compacts, self-serve furniture areas, and the Swedish Food market
• Coach and support visual merchandisers in using global tools and solutions
• Develop store media and HFB areas like store layout, specialty shops, and self-serve furniture areas
• Support visual merchandisers in creating commercial messages that reflect diverse styles, living situations, and price levels
• Implement changes to highlight new articles and boost underperforming products
• Ensure room sets are maintained in 'as new' condition through daily checks and regular maintenance work
• Participate in projects related to store activities
• Ensure interior designers have necessary training in safety and security aspects of equipment usage
• Ensure all visual merchandisers are properly trained
• Involved in recruitment of visual merchandisers
• Actively support development of country business plan and Com&In action plan with interior design initiatives
• Develop floor plans to scale, build sets with assistance from carpenters

• Degree or Diploma in Interior Designing, Architecture, Spatial Design, or Retail Design
• 3-5 years of experience in a relevant role
• Proficient in MS Excel and other MS programs
• Excellent command of English
• Customer-focused approach
• Individual accountability and leadership skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong team player with very good communication skills

Arabic language skills