Visual Merchandiser & Activity Manager

Do you have a passion for home furnishing people development and creating inspiring customer experiences

At IKEA we believe every visitor deserves an inspiring and seamless shopping journey. We are looking for a leader who is passionate about turning insights into engaging range presentations developing people and bringing the IKEA brand to life in a relevant and commercial way.

What youll do

As our Visual Merchandising/Activity Manager you will:

Lead and inspire a high-performing team

• Lead coach and develop a team of Visual Merchandising/Activity coworkers.
• Inspire the team to strengthen and express the unique IKEA identity throughout the store.
• Support competence development talent growth and succession planning within the function.

Create inspiring experiences for our customers

• Understand the needs dreams and life-at-home realities of people in the local market and translate them into relevant and inspiring solutions.
• Ensure our range is presented in a way that is engaging affordable commercial and reflects a wide variety of lifestyles and preferences.
• Continuously create newness and vitality that inspires visitors and exceeds their expectations.

Drive commercial success through visual merchandising

• Use layout and range presentation as commercial tools to support business growth and long-term profitability.
• Identify and act on commercial opportunities that improve the shopping experience and business performance.
• Ensure visual merchandising solutions are delivered with simplicity quality cost consciousness and efficiency.

Stay curious and inspire innovation

• Keep up to date with retail home furnishing design and lifestyle trends.
• Collaborate with the Com & In team and other functions to develop creative ideas that inspire customers and strengthen the IKEA brand.
• Share best practices learnings and insights across the IKEA network.

Put people first

• Always keep customers in mind when implementing changes on the shop floor.
• Ensure activities are carried out with minimal disruption and clear communication.
• Build strong partnerships across functions to create an excellent customer experience.

Qualifications :

Are You Passionate About Bringing IKEA to Life 

Were looking for a creative and commercially driven leader who loves home furnishing understands customer needs and knows how to turn ideas into inspiring retail experiences.

Could this be you

• You have experience in Visual Merchandising Commercial Display or a related field ideally within a fast-paced retail environment.
• You have a passion for home furnishing interior design retail and visual communication and you enjoy creating spaces that inspire customers and strengthen the IKEA brand.
• You know how to transform large retail spaces into engaging and visually impactful environments using store layouts room settings and architectural elements to tell a compelling story and create a memorable shopping experience.
• You combine creativity with a strong commercial mindset ensuring that every presentation not only looks great but also supports business goals and customer satisfaction.
• You are highly organized and able to prioritize multiple projects stakeholders and deadlines effectively while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• You thrive in a dynamic environment enjoy collaborating with different teams and are constantly looking for new ways to improve and inspire.

What Makes You Stand Out

You see opportunities where others see challenges.
You are passionate about life at home and creating solutions that meet customers needs.
You have an eye for design and a talent for bringing ideas to life.
You enjoy working with people and inspiring others through your creativity and leadership.

If youre ready to inspire the many people and shape unforgettable IKEA experiences wed love to hear from you!

Additional Information :

Please apply by DD-MMM-YYYY.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time