Expansion Visual Merchandiser Specialist - IKEA - Al-Futtaim - Dubai, UAE
AlFuttaim
- Dubai
- DH 12,000-17,000 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
The Expansion Visual Merchandiser Specialist role at Al-Futtaim Dubai supports IKEA expansion projects by delivering strong visual merchandising and store communication solutions. This position focuses on implementing global concepts with local relevance, optimizing store layouts, and enhancing customer experience while supporting commercial growth and brand leadership.Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Retail
Function: Visual-Display Merchandising
Salary: 12000-17000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-timeKey Responsibilities
- Develop detailed commercial and visual merchandising plans during store planning and build-up phases
- Support execution of the country business plan for new store expansions
- Ensure strong IKEA brand identity across range presentation and store communication
- Create inspiring solutions reflecting diverse home furnishing styles and functions
- Support store layout development to maximize visual impact and commercial performance
- Collaborate with service office teams to align national priorities and presentation solutions
- Apply range presentation solutions tailored to local demographics and visitor needs
- Analyze local market trends, customer behavior, sustainability factors, and feedback
- Ensure consistent communication implementation across new and existing stores
- Coordinate with graphic and interior design specialists for integrated communication delivery
- Support stores with implementation of communication and visual standards
- Share expertise and mentor visual merchandising teams to build capability
- Prepare and deliver clear plans and presentations using approved tools
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge through manuals, tools, and best practices
- Support regional expansion planning and store opening activities
- Minimum three years of experience in a visual merchandising role, preferably within IKEA or large retail environments
- Degree in Visual Merchandising, Store Design, or a related discipline
- Strong expertise in retail communication and interior design standards
- Proven ability to analyze customer behavior and competitive market trends
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, REVIT, and Microsoft Office tools
- Strong presentation, mentoring, and collaboration skills
- Good understanding of sustainability practices and health and safety standards
- Key role in large-scale retail expansion projects
- Opportunity to shape customer experience in new and evolving stores
- Collaborative environment with strong brand and design focus
- Career growth within a leading regional retail organization
Al-Futtaim Group is one of the region's most diversified and progressive business groups, headquartered in Dubai. Through its partnership with IKEA, Al-Futtaim delivers inspiring home furnishing experiences across the Middle East, driven by strong design principles, sustainability focus, and a commitment to enhancing everyday life for customers.Job Title Expansion Visual Merchandiser Specialist - IKEA - Al-Futtaim - Dubai, UAE
Job Description Expansion Visual Merchandiser Specialist - IKEA - Al-Futtaim - Dubai, UAEPosition Overview
The Expansion Visual Merchandiser Specialist role at Al-Futtaim Dubai supports IKEA expansion projects by delivering strong visual merchandising and store communication solutions. This position focuses on implementing global concepts with local relevance, optimizing store layouts, and enhancing customer experience while supporting commercial growth and brand leadership.Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Retail
Function: Visual-Display Merchandising
Salary: 12000-17000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-timeKey Responsibilities
- Develop detailed commercial and visual merchandising plans during store planning and build-up phases
- Support execution of the country business plan for new store expansions
- Ensure strong IKEA brand identity across range presentation and store communication
- Create inspiring solutions reflecting diverse home furnishing styles and functions
- Support store layout development to maximize visual impact and commercial performance
- Collaborate with service office teams to align national priorities and presentation solutions
- Apply range presentation solutions tailored to local demographics and visitor needs
- Analyze local market trends, customer behavior, sustainability factors, and feedback
- Ensure consistent communication implementation across new and existing stores
- Coordinate with graphic and interior design specialists for integrated communication delivery
- Support stores with implementation of communication and visual standards
- Share expertise and mentor visual merchandising teams to build capability
- Prepare and deliver clear plans and presentations using approved tools
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge through manuals, tools, and best practices
- Support regional expansion planning and store opening activities
- Minimum three years of experience in a visual merchandising role, preferably within IKEA or large retail environments
- Degree in Visual Merchandising, Store Design, or a related discipline
- Strong expertise in retail communication and interior design standards
- Proven ability to analyze customer behavior and competitive market trends
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, REVIT, and Microsoft Office tools
- Strong presentation, mentoring, and collaboration skills
- Good understanding of sustainability practices and health and safety standards
- Key role in large-scale retail expansion projects
- Opportunity to shape customer experience in new and evolving stores
- Collaborative environment with strong brand and design focus
- Career growth within a leading regional retail organization
Al-Futtaim Group is one of the region's most diversified and progressive business groups, headquartered in Dubai. Through its partnership with IKEA, Al-Futtaim delivers inspiring home furnishing experiences across the Middle East, driven by strong design principles, sustainability focus, and a commitment to enhancing everyday life for customers.
Post DetailsJob Start Date
Salary from 12000.00
Salary to 17000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -Location City DubaiDesired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
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