Overview
Communication and Interior Design Manager | IKEA | Oman
Date: 25-Jan-2023
Location: Muscat, OM
Company: Al Futtaim Private Company LLC
Job Requisition ID: 152096
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day
About You
You have the ability to priorities and organize work and the work of others in order to make the most efficient use of time available. You have the commercial and visual competence with a keen eye for aesthetics. You want to lead, inspire and build a strong team. You want to create a better life for many individuals at their homes.
What’s more, we believe that you have the following knowledge, capabilities and motivation:
•Live and share the IKEA values every day
•University Graduate in relevant field
•5 years Interior Design/Visual Merchandising experience, IKEA is preferred
•Held a previous management role which included leading a creative team
•Ability to quickly develop knowledge of the local market and business conditions
•Good analytical and numerical skills
•Project management experience
•Store layout planning experience
•Strategic Planning and Analytical Skills, Effective Communication, Excel competence.
About the Role
You are primarily responsible for leading the Communication & Interior Design department in securing the overall visual and inspirational level inside of the IKEA store. The IKEA store should by visitors be perceived as being a source of inspiration, tips and ideas as well as a qualified home furnishing specialist providing home furnishing solutions in order to help maximize sales.
Key Specific Accountabilities
Commercial
•To support the store with expertise to secure that the commercial level regarding range presentation and visual merchandising is optimised and that there is a common thread throughout the store
•Com & In Manager is responsible to secure that time plans and budgets set by the Store Manager are followed for all work related to changing and updating all areas of the IKEA store in sync with the Commercial Calendar
•Developing and implementing the annual business plan with the store management team in regards to your own department and areas of responsibility
•You and your department are also responsible for the planning, execution and follow-up of the stores’ commercial calendars
•You work with the Country Comm. In Manager to plan and organise marketing activities related to the commercial calendar.
•To work as a team with the rest of the Commercial team (ISL and Sales) in order to achieve the store sales target and the level of inspirations agreed with the Store management.
Financial
•Contribute with your expertise to achieve the store sales target
•Accountable for maintaining the store budget for the Com & In department
Customers
•The IKEA store should provide a vibrant and exciting atmosphere that convince the visitors to come back for more repeat visits
Operational
•You ensure that systems and methods stated in IKEA Concept Documentation are implemented throughout the whole store
•You plan and lead major changes in the store including building up new room sets, new homes, new departments
•To provide Comm & In support to the Expansion team
•To provide a vibrant and enthralling environment to the Staff and Back Office areas.
•Trinity working with Sales and ISL
People Management and Development
•Ensure that all Com & In co -workers have receive the necessary training in safety and security aspects related to the use of this equipment so they are able to follow the rules and regulations and prevent accidents
•Make sure all co-workers having properly trained including development programs to secure the store performance and succession needs
•Manage the recruitment of the Comm & In department. Ensure the vacancies are filled as soon as they arise and the right candidates are hired in the vacant positions
•Ensure positive results in the employee survey and taking action in the areas where the satisfaction is low
About Al-Futtaim Retail
Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer’s in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options.
Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference…
About Al-Futtaim IKEA
GROWING TOGETHER…
We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people.
Al-Futtaim IKEA holds the franchise rights for IKEA in Egypt, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Communication and Interior Design Manager | IKEA | Oman
About The Team
The role reports to Head of Incubation and the Senior Manager is the most critical contributor and needs to demonstrate an extremely high level of relationship between all stakeholders to deliver exceptional customer experience.
About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers – right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.
Before you click “apply”: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.
As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.
About Al-Futtaim
About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A significant division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Gathering of organizations, Al-Futtaim Auto is an industry chief with presence in 10 nations across the Center East, Asia and Africa.
Our center business exercises at Al-Futtaim Auto incorporate dissemination, producing, renting and aftersales, and we are solidly settled as the territorial agent of a portion of the world's most famous auto brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Evade, Volvo and Slam.
We are driven by a client driven approach, continually pushing the limits on development, quality principles, and worth added administration across our tremendous universe of clients - right from motoring fans to armada administrators to workers for hire. Our central goal is to turn into the forerunner in uniquely crafted versatility arrangements by conveying nothing not exactly elite omni-channel encounters.
We channel our nearby skill and worldwide trust to convey one of the most exhaustive arrangement of portability items and arrangements, from traveler vehicles to SUVs, electric vehicles to elite execution motorbikes, business vehicles to modern and development gear.
What stays with the pushing ahead is a 9000-part solid group, with rousing opportunities for development, all through the vocation way. This is Al-Futtaim Car and we enable ability to push ahead.
