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Visual Merchandising Manager

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  • Belfast, Antrim And Newtownabbey, United Kingdom
  • Interior Design & Visual Merchandising
  • Full time

Job Description

  • Job ID: 334816

  • Date posted: 02/04/2026



    • IKEA Belfast are looking to welcome a Visual Merchandising Manager. This is a full-time, permanent role based in-store.

    You’ll lead a passionate VM/Activity team who bring life at home into the store, turning customer insights into beautiful and functional solutions that inspire. By using the layout as a commercial tool, acting fast on trends and opportunities, and keeping the visitor experience at the heart of everything, you’ll help make IKEA the home‑furnishing destination of choice—while developing a strong, capable team for the future.


    WHAT WE OFFER

    • The Start Date of employment will be: 16th May.
    • Starting salary of £31,940 per annum, based on competence and experience.
    • 39 Hours working 5 days per week including alternative weekends.
    • Working are between 7am to 8pm, approx. 8.5 hours daily.
    • We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

    WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

    • Leadership and visual merchandising experience in a home furnishing retail environment, with a passion for home furnishings and a customer focused mindset would be benificial.
    • Possess an interior design-based education and have knowledge in design software such as Autodesk REVIT, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, this would support your application but not essential.
    • 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.
    • Working withing budgets and timelines.


    WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

    • 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.
    • Turn insights from home visit interviews into functional, beautiful and commercially smart home‑furnishing solutions that inspire customers 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.
    • Securing the use of the store layout as a commercial tool to plan and implement commercial strategies throughout the store while creating a good overview and strong visual impact.
    • Be responsible for the recruitment and competence development of the team, 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.
    • Contributing to positioning the IKEA store as the first choice for home furnishing in your local market.


    WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

    It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.

    Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.


    RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

    Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

    • Please attach an updated CV and Cover Letter with your application so we can get to know you better.
    • Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete and submit a pre-work task prior to interview. This would be sent out on the 14th of April.
    • Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face-to-face interview.

    We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

    For any advice or support, email Recruiter james.fraser@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!












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