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Visual Merchandise Group Leader | IKEA | Cairo Festival City

2 days ago 2025/08/09
50-99 Employees · Other Business Support Services
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Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 167961 


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: Ensure the visual identity of the store aligns with IKEA’s brand guidelines, creating an inspiring and customer-friendly shopping experience. Oversee store layout, product presentation, and commercial displays to drive sales, improve store KPIs, and enhance the overall home furnishing experience. Provide leadership and guidance to co-workers to ensure commercial goals are met efficiently and effectively.


What you will do:
 


  • Optimize store layout and product presentation to enhance the shopping experience, improve sales, and support business needs.
  • Implement and maintain commercial layouts that align with IKEA’s merchandising guidelines to maximize customer engagement and sales potential.
  • Conduct regular concept reviews to ensure consistency and accuracy in visual displays.
  • Take efficient and quick actions to ensure that store solutions work for the business and contribute to KPI improvements.
  • Drive commercial actions through detailed attention to store layout, range presentation, and sales performance.
  • Ensure that all product displays and range groupings follow IKEA’s commercial guidelines for maximum impact.
  • Support store teams in making informed decisions about range presentation to respond to sales trends and stock availability.
  • Lead and manage the work briefs for the visual merchandising team to align with business objectives.
  • Participate in store projects, including layout changes based on sales performance and customer feedback.
  • Assist the team in executing store transformations and other planned activities.
  • Train, mentor, and develop Visual Merchandisers to maintain high competency levels and teamwork.
  • Ensure all team members receive necessary safety and security training for equipment use.
  • Oversee recruitment, ensuring positions are filled promptly with the right candidates.
  • Drive employee engagement and address areas for improvement based on survey results.

What you will need:


  • At least 2 years experience leading a team of designers 
  • 5+ years experience in designing in a construction, architectural or interior design firm
  • Strong skills in planning, presentation, and implementation of merchandising strategies
  • Degree/Diploma in Interior Design or Architecture

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.



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