Visual Merchandise & Activity Manager

Job DescriptionJob ID: 237300Date posted: 06/05/2024 Our team within IKEAAt 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 knowWorking 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 areaAs Visual Merchandise & Activity Manager your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Contributing to positioning the IKEA store as the first choice for home furnishing in your local market.
• Providing home furnishing solutions for a single product or a combination of products to improve people's life at home.
• Demonstrating the uniqueness of the IKEA product range through your visual merchandising competence and display techniques in different store media and activity areas to distance us from the competition.
• Working with vitality to motivate people to visit the IKEA store more frequently.
• 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 in-store to build collaboration and engagement.
• Lead by example, engage, coach and empower your team of Visual Merchandisers to develop their creative problem-solving skills to secure commercial results and sales opportunities.
• 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, ideally within department store or 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 high 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.

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