ID dell'offerta: 237300

Data della pubblicazione: 06/05/2024

Our team within IKEA

At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.

We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work.
We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion.
We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.
We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.

What you need to know

Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:
• 5 weeks' Paid Annual, Paid Parental, Family & Community and much more
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
• 15% Co-worker discount
• Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
• Co-worker uniform provided
• Free Co-worker parking
• Digital Entertainment membership (thousands of discounts for dining, fun activities, shopping and travel across Australia & New Zealand)
• Bonus programme (where eligible)
• Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

Additional information:
• This role is permanent full-time, 76hrs/fortnight.
• You have the availability to work Monday to Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm (and occasional weekend or Public Holiday shifts, as per business needs).
• As part of the recruitment process this role requires a pre-employment check for final candidates.
• If you are successful for this role, you will be required to obtain a National Police Check.

About this work area

As Visual Merchandise & Activity Manager your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Lead by example, engage, coach and empower your team of Visual Merchandisers to develop their creative problem-solving skills, secure commercial results and sales opportunities.
• Contributing to positioning the IKEA store as the first choice for home furnishing in your local market.
• Use local market and customer knowledge to plan and secure inspiration and a great shopping experience and is reflected in team goals and strategies.
• Demonstrating the uniqueness of the IKEA product range through your and the team's visual merchandising competence and display techniques in different store media and activity areas to distance us from the competition.
• 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.
• Regularly communicate with key stakeholders across all levels of the business to build collaboration, engagement and commerciality.
• Recruiting, developing, and leading your team by encouraging open, constructive, and honest, two-way feedback.



As Visual Merchandise & Activity Manager you are or have:
• A deep passion, curiosity, energy and understanding of home furnishing and people’s everyday lives at home.
• Solid background within VM with experience in leading teams and implementing creative direction, ideally within department store/large retail environment.
• Proven problem-solving abilities to assess options, identify and implement creative, innovative, and flexible solutions with the Visual Merchandise remit.
• Higher education qualification in visual merchandising or industrial design is highly regarded, a solid background of working as a visual merchandiser is essential.
• Proficient ability in Microsoft Office and experience working with SketchUp, AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Demonstrated ability to work innovatively and collaboratively with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of effectively communicating with stakeholders across all levels of the business.
• Proven experience in coaching, leading and performance management. A motivational leader who can engage people fully to reach set goals and generate growth and long-term profitability.
• A love of visual merchandising and commitment to inspiring others with your passion.

We need people like you

At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!