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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 Overview of the role Lead and manage a small team of Com&In co-workers to secure our uniqueness of the IKEA identity in range presentation, create commercial home furnishing solutions and implement commercial activation, rebuilds and projects that follows the IKEA concept, standards, and regional guidelines to support the business goals. What you will do COMMERCIAL

• Lead and manage a small team of Com&In co-workers (Interior Designer/Visual Merchandiser/Graphic Designer) and inspire and challenge them to strengthen the uniqueness of the IKEA identity in range presentation and home furnishing solutions in room settings, homes, vignettes, activity areas, specialty shops, sales support areas and pop-up solutions.
• Lead the store vitality and implement the business calendar and the development of the department action plan with initiatives that are focused on growing the business, long-term profitability and execute agreed plans together with the Com&In Manager, Com&In and other function in the stores.
• Actively participate in Commercial Team meetings, agenda, and act quickly to exploit commercial opportunities. Ensure the co-workers understand the impact of Com&In actions on the financial results and other KPI\xe2\x80\x99s.
• Responsible for gathering and translating insights from home visit interviews into locally relevant, functional, aesthetic, and commercial home furnishing solutions that exceed customer expectations and reflect home furnishing the IKEA way.
• Actively contribute to the regional Design Leaders network and share national directions and global tools with the co-workers in the stores

OPERATIONAL

• Responsible to the successful planning, preparation, and implementation of interior design and all Com&In projects, rebuilds, vitalities, activities, and commercial calendar. Ensure that they are planned and implemented with high quality, simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency using global tools and best practices.
• Responsible for the procurement of materials, tools, supplies and services for the implementation of the projects with environmental awareness & cost consciousness.
• Secure that the Com&In co-workers execute home furnishing solutions with high quality, simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency using global tools and best practices.
• Assist Com&In co-workers, and other members of the commercial team as and when required, in projects or activities that are planned for the store.
• Support the daily store maintenance and routines to keep the store\xe2\x80\x9d in shape as new\xe2\x80\x9d.
• Respect routines and responsibilities, work together with the Com&In team and other functions in the store.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

• Maintain deep and up-to-date knowledge about home furnishing, retailing and trends to coach co-workers and facilitate workshops that generate creative directions that inspire and surprise visitors with strong visual impressions.
• Responsible for the recruitment and competence development of Com&In co-workers and secure successor planning by constantly searching for potential candidates.
• Support the positive results in the employee survey and acting in the areas where the satisfaction is low.

Required Skills to be successful

• Degree / Diploma in Interior Design or Architecture
• 5- 7 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience within the Communication & Interior Design department preferably in one or more IKEA stores
• A deep passion, curiosity, and understanding of home furnishing, people\xe2\x80\x99s everyday life at home, interior design, visual merchandising, retail, and communication.
• Creative and commercial visual competence and excellent design skills with a keen eye for aesthetics.
• Very good attention to details.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work and the work of others to make the most efficient use of time and resources available and meet agreed goals and deadlines.
• Proven customer-focused mindset and good in problem solving.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Computer proficient with knowledge and experience of using relevant software (e.g., Revit & SketchUp).
• Profession level of MS PowerPoint and other MS programs.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Self-reliant, motivated, and resilient and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use and take personal initiative and a flexible approach/open to change.
• Enthusiastic with assignment and proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a flexible approach/open to change.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, and the ability to explain verbally concepts and visual interpretation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and passionate about developing people and personal competence.

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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\xa6
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.