Company description

• The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at affordable prices . We are part of IKEA Al-Homaizi Limited, operating in three countries
• Kuwait, Jordan, and MOROCCO.

Our keywords are Home, People, Happiness, Development, Leadership, Inclusion & Diversity, All with Passion!

Join us to bridge your dreams and unique ideas within an organization that believes in People !

Job descriptionA day in your life with us :

• Lead and inspire the Visual Merchandising/Activity Managers and develop their visual merchandising and range presentation competence in order to strengthen the uniqueness of the IKEA identity in the stores.
• Support the Visual Merchandising/Activity Managers in creating inspiring range presentation solutions that reflect life at home activities with seasonal relevance connected to the commercial activities.
• Challenge the Communication & Interior Design teams to improve their knowledge of people's life at home, gather insights from gathered intelligence and translate this knowledge into creative, aesthetic and commercial home furnishing solutions that exceed customer expectations.
• Actively support the development of the country business plan, contribute in delivering the department action plan and ensure that all store design initiatives are focused in order to grow our business and support sustained long-term profitability.
• Contribute with deep knowledge and competence of working with commercial activities and vitality throughout the store, including taking fast action on commercial opportunities when they arise and understanding the impact these actions will have on the financial results.
• Actively contribute in the global Visual Merchandising Leaders network and share global directions and tools with the Visual Merchandising/Activity Mangers in the stores.
• Coach and support the Visual Merchandiser/Activity Managers in using global tools, proven solutions, best practices and when needed make the global solutions locally relevant. This will guarantee high quality, simplicity and efficiency.
• Ensure up-to-date knowledge about life at home activities, retail and trends in order to support the Visual Merchandiser/Activity Managers in workshops to generate creative directions that inspire and surprise visitors through a strong visual impression.
• Secure succession planning by constantly searching for potential candidates.
• Keep visitors in mind and minimise disruption when working on the shop floor.
• Any security breaches must be notified concerned authority and manager.
• Be aware of all security related emergency response and follow the policy and procedures.
• I adhere to IKEA supply chain and security policy, and report to concern manager in case of any identified security breaches.

Qualification

• Significant experience of working with vitality, commercial activities.
• Possess a design-based education.
• Proven success in managing, inspiring, leading and developing people and creative processes.
• Experienced in visually expressing a brand identity.
• Visual competence, including a keen eye for aesthetics.
• Proven customer-focused mindset.
• Demonstrate clear communication and coaching skills, i.e. the ability to explain verbally concepts and visual interpretation.
• Ability to set and implement action plans over a number of years, set expectations, provide clear direction and follow up goals.
• Proven ability to prioritise and organise work and the work of others in order to make the most efficient use of time available and meet agreed goals and deadlines.
• Communicate confidently and clearly in English.
• Experience of problem solving.
• Computer proficient with the knowledge and experience of using relevant software.

More InformationA few more details for you

This position is full-time and is located in Tetouan, Morocco. Some travel may be required.

Please send your CV in English and tell us why you would be a good fit for this role.