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London City Visual Merchandising/Acitivity Manager

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IKEA

Feb 4

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Design
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • London

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Requirements

  • Leadership and visual merchandising experience in a home furnishing retail environment, with a passion for home furnishings and a customer focused mindset.
  • Possess an interior design-based education and have knowledge in design software such as Autodesk REVIT, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
  • Confidence to express ideas and opinions effectively through effective interpersonal and communication skills to influence and build effective relationships across all levels.
  • You are people focused with the ability to assist, support and develop in a innovative environment.
  • The possess the skills needed to devise and implement action plans, set expectations, provide clear direction and follow up goals.
  • You have effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly when faced with operational challenges inherent to the retail industry.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire the Visual Merchandising/Activity team to use knowledge of IKEA home furnishing and people's life at home to grow the business.
  • Be responsible for gathering and translating insights from home visit interviews into locally relevant, functional, aesthetic and commercial home furnishing solutions that inspire customers and reflect home furnishing the IKEA way.
  • Act quickly to capitalise on commercial opportunities, maintaining deep and up-to-date knowledge about home furnishing, retailing and trends in order to continue to inspire our customers and make IKEA a home furnishing brand of choice.
  • Ensure the team always keep visitors in mind, disruption is minimised and communicate changes when working on the shop floor.
  • Ensure interior designers create visitor-focused home furnishing solutions, minimise disruption and communicate changes effectively using global tools and best practices.
  • Be responsible for the recruitment and competence development of Interior Design co-workers, you will work with succession to identify talent, whilst ensuring you have the right number of competent co-workers in the right place at the right time.

FAQs

What is the start date for employment?

The start date of employment will be discussed during the interview.

What is the starting salary for this position?

The starting salary is £36,000 per annum, based on competence and experience.

What are the working hours for this role?

The position requires 39 hours of work per week, typically over 5 days, including 1 weekend per month.

Is there any flexibility in the working hours?

Yes, flexibility can be discussed during the interview to match your life and our business needs.

What kind of benefits do you offer?

Benefits include a 15% IKEA discount, a discount portal for high-street retailers, life assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced pension contributions, interest-free loans, and family-friendly policies such as Child's First Day of School Leave.

What experience is required for this role?

Candidates should have leadership and visual merchandising experience in a home furnishing retail environment, along with a passion for home furnishings and a customer-focused mindset.

Are there any specific educational qualifications needed?

Yes, a background in interior design and knowledge of design software such as Autodesk REVIT, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office is required.

What skills are important for this position?

Effective interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and decision-making skills, particularly in operational challenges, are important for this role.

Will I be responsible for any team management?

Yes, you will lead and inspire the Visual Merchandising/Activity team and be responsible for recruitment and competence development of Interior Design co-workers.

How can I apply for this position?

To apply, attach an updated CV, cover letter, and portfolio with your application. Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email for a face-to-face interview.

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IKEA

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1943
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. Our business idea is to offer well-designed, functional and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment. The IKEA Brand unites more than 200.000 co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners all over the world. It’s one brand, but it reaches millions of hearts and homes. Our value chain is unique. It includes everything from product development, design, supply, manufacture and sales – and of course it begins and ends with our customers. The IKEA retail business is operated through a franchise system. Today, 12 different groups of companies market and sell the IKEA product range under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. Any jobs published on this page are offered by different companies operating under the IKEA Trademark. IKEA was founded in Sweden in 1943.

Culture & Values

  • Togetherness

    Togetherness is at the heart of the IKEA culture. We are strongest when we trust each other, pull in the same direction and have fun together.

  • Caring for people and planet

    We want to be a force for positive change. We have the possibility to make a significant and lasting impact — today and for the generations to come.

  • Cost-consciousness

    As many people as possible should be able to afford a beautiful and functional home. We constantly challenge ourselves and others to make more from less without compromising on quality.

  • Simplicity

    A simple, straightforward and down-to-earth way of being is part of our Smålandic heritage. It is about being ourselves and staying close to reality. We are informal, pragmatic and see bureaucracy as our biggest enemy.

  • Renew and improve

    We are constantly looking for new and better ways forward. Whatever we are doing today, we can do better tomorrow. Finding solutions to almost impossible challenges is part of our success and a source of inspiration to move on to the next challenge.

  • Different with a meaning

    We are not like other companies and we don’t want to be. We like to question existing solutions, think in unconventional ways, experiment and dare to make mistakes - always for a good reason.

  • Give and take responsibility

    We believe in empowering people. Giving and taking responsibility are ways to grow and develop as individuals. Trusting each other, being positive and forward-looking inspires everyone to contribute to development.

  • Lead by example

    We see leadership as an action, not a position. We look for people’s values before competence and experience. People who ‘walk the talk’ and lead by example. It is about being our best self and bringing out the best in each other.

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