IKEA - Al Homaizi Limited
Retail
Communication&InteriorDesigngroupleader
“Communication & Interior Design group leader at IKEA - Al Homaizi Limited. Skills: Interior Design, Visual Merchandising, Store Communication, Brand Identity. Lead Com&In team. Inspire Com&In team”
What You'll Achieve.
Strengthen IKEA Brand; Convert visitors into customers; Position IKEA as leader; Contribute to sustainable business growth; Contribute to long-term profitability; Support sales goals; Support margin goals; Support business goals; Support business growth; Support customer engagement; Support long-term profitability
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Strategic skills
Some travel required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Extensive experience in Communication & Interior Design, Interior Design experience, Visual Merchandising experience, Store Planning experience, Design-based education, Proven success in leading people, Proven success in developing people, Proven success in leading creative processes, Proven success in developing creative processes, Experience visually expressing brand identity, Experience protecting brand identity, Proven customer-focused mindset, Proven business-driven mindset, Experience creating commercial action plans, Experience implementing commercial action plans, Experience creating store communication strategies, Experience implementing store communication strategies, Communication skills, Coaching skills, Presentation skills, Ability to prioritize projects, Ability to organize projects, Ability to manage multiple projects, Ability to manage teams, Ability to meet deadlines, Experience working cross-functionally, Experience influencing stakeholders, Confident communication skills in English, Computer proficient, Experience using design software, Experience using communication software
Nice to Have
Some travel may be required
What You'll Do.
Strengthen IKEA identity
Secure home furnishing solutions
Create activity areas
Create sales support areas
Lead team in creating store layout
Lead team in range presentation
Support commercial priorities
Support customer journey
Support mechanical sales system
Drive vitality in store
Drive seasonality in store
Secure commercial calendar
Implement commercial activities
Use knowledge of life at home
Use knowledge of customer shopping behaviour
Use knowledge of market research
Use knowledge of local trends
Create relevant solutions
Create aesthetic solutions
Create functional solutions
Exceed customer expectations
Partner with Store Manager
Partner with commercial team
Support business goals
Implement global tools
Implement IKEA concept guidelines
Adapt solutions locally
Ensure team understanding of store layout
Ensure team understanding of range presentation
Ensure team understanding of store communication
Support IKEA range presentation
Contribute to store business plan
Contribute to country business plan
Contribute to Com&In action plan
Identify growth initiatives
Identify customer engagement initiatives
Identify profitability initiatives
Inspire team with knowledge
Secure store communication standards
Secure visual identity standards
Lead competence development
Lead succession planning
Lead talent identification
Build high-performing team
Build future-oriented team
Build passionate team
Ensure budget control
Ensure cost consciousness
Ensure efficient resource planning
Maintain creativity in execution
Maintain quality in execution
Collaborate cross-functionally
Secure seamless customer experience
Secure inspiring customer experience
Ensure compliance with safety procedures
Ensure compliance with security procedures
Ensure compliance with operational procedures
Report security breaches
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functionally with Sales; Cross-functionally with Logistics; Cross-functionally with Customer Experience; With other store functions
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Visual communication; Presentation skills
Process & Methodology
Commercial calendar planning, Store activity implementation, Resource planning
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