Communication and Interior Design Manager - Macau Store
IKEAMacauUpdate time: October 10,2020
Job Description

WHY YOU WILL LOVE US

We’re a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people”. How we realize this vision is based on our shared humanistic values. These values guide our work and build our inclusive, open and honest culture. It’s all based on a spirit of togetherness and enthusiasm. We work hard, but we have fun doing it. We’re always looking for people who share our positive attitude and values.

WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU

  • You have extensive experience of working in a design-orientated role (interior design, graphic design, visual merchandising and/or store planning)
  • You possess a design-based education. Formal qualifications in Interior Design, Architecture, or specific IKEA relevant training
  • You take the lead in driving an open and sharing climate, being a role model of the IKEA values where our co-workers are informed, engaged and empowered
  • You are experienced in managing, inspiring, leading and developing people and creative processes in a changing environment
  • You are experienced in visually expressing the brand identity of a company
  • You have visual competence, including a keen eye for aesthetics
  • You have proven customer-focused mindset
  • You demonstrate clear communication and coaching skills, i.e. the ability to explain verbally concepts and visual interpretation
  • You can set and implement action plans, set expectations, provide clear direction and follow up goals
  • You have proven ability to prioritize and organize work and the work of others in order to make the most efficient use of time available and meet agreed goals and deadlines
  • You can communicate confidently and clearly in English
  • You are experienced in problem solving
  • You are a holder of Macau Identity Card

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

  • Lead and inspire the store Com&In team to use knowledge of IKEA home furnishing and people's life at home to grow the business
  • Partner with the store manager to stimulate and increase interest in home furnishing for all co-workers in the store
  • Be the creative leader by initiating and facilitating workshops to generate creative directions
  • Secure vitality and seasonality in the store by creating and implementing a store commercial calendar together with the store management team
  • Lead the store Com&In team in securing relevant and inspiring range presentation solutions, an optimal store layout and effective and efficient store communication that builds the IKEA Brand and distances IKEA retailers from the competition
  • Lead & manage Interior Designers in creating the room set matrix that reflects a wide variety of styles, living situations and price levels that create a good tempo with distinct visual impressions. Inspire & challenge them to strengthen home furnishing solutions in room setting, homes & vignettes to be local relevant, functional, inspiring & reflect IKEA identity
  • Secure that the store commercial team has the right understanding of store layout, range presentation and store communication thereby contributing to the work method for range presentation
  • Contribute with knowledge of people's life at home and consumer shopping behavior in the creation and implementation of the store business plan
  • Based on the national competence development plan, identify current and future business needs in order to recruit, develop and retain a high performing and passionate store Com&In team
  • Lead and challenge the Com&In team to constantly take actions that exploit commercial opportunities both in the short- and long term
  • Responsible for preparing and monitoring the Com&In budget and ensure cost efficiency at all times

TOGETHER AS A TEAM

  • To inspire and surprise visitors by presenting and communicating the IKEA home furnishing offer with strong visual impressions that exceed visitors’ expectations. This will strengthen the IKEA Brand and convert more visitors into customers.

STAFF BENEFITS

  • 44 work hours per week, 6 to 7 days Rest Day per month, Annual Fixed Bonus, Public Holiday, Paid Leave (Annual Leave, 14 weeks Maternity Leave, 5 days Paternity Leave, 1 week Marriage Leave), Employee Medical Coverage, Staff Purchase Discount, Birthday Gift, Healthy Staff Meal, Excellent Career Path, Multinational Working Environment

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