Job Requisition ID: 158540

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

Overview of the role

To plan and execute all project Com-in plans for New Store build-ups. Manage and coordinate the Commercial planning and Build up for the Project

What you will do

• Act as the Commercial planning and Build up Leader for the Project Team, including coordinating the planning and build-up of all store areas from start to finish
• Co-ordinate the timing of the construction and fit out activities with the Project Management group before and during the commercial build-up.
• Check the store equipment order and place the order with the relevant suppliers
• Implement strategies and techniques in the commercial brief for ;

• the range presentation
• the commercial and visual expressions
• store communication
• Ensure the plans are correctly updated and prepared in accordance with the IKEA Concept and these are consistent with the latest proven solutions from Inter IKEA Systems BV.
• Ensure the com-in resources are secured for the Commercial Planning and Build-up
• Ensure that the members of the Store Com-in team are educated and trained regarding their tasks in the establishment project
• Work in close coordination with the Sales Planning and Build-up Manager
• Manage all allocated project costs to budget
• Work with the stores when possible to build Com-in competence with the Country Com-in Manager
• Carry out, follow-up and evaluation of the pre-project activities, project activities and the store
• Support with the Regional Expansion Plans whenever necessary including Commercial planning, build up and opening phases
• Support with improving current ways of working and business practices

Required skills to be successful

• Leadership abilities and lead by example
• Analytical and tactical ability.
• Dynamic, action-orientated leader, who meets deadlines and makes it happen.
• Self awareness and understand how your behavior effects others

What equips you for the role

• Must have at least 5 years experience in the running of a IKEA Concept Store in the capacity of Store Com-in Manager
• Project Management experience from build up of retail properties
• Desirable to have detailed know how of the IKEA Concept and IKEA Communication and Interior Design standards in order to implement the IKEA Concept
• Specialist knowledge Interior Design or Visual Merchandising
• Proven experience of handling external suppliers and contractors
• Ability and status to undertake regular Domestic and Foreign travel and to relocate to other projects if business needs so demand

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\xe2\x80\xa6

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