Job description
In the IKEA world, we call this position a Visual Merchandising & Activity Co-worker.
Expected Starting Date: 25th January
WHAT WE OFFER
- Living Wage Foundation Employer
Permanent role with 39 hours working 5 days out of 7.
This role might require availability to occasionally work late evenings, weekends, and night shifts. Shifts may change according to business/project need.
- We offer permanent contracts, advanced scheduling & regular weekend off
Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.
- 15% co-worker discount & I-Benefits discount portal helping you save £100’s on Highstreet retailers
- Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal
- X3 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans
- Flexi Holiday Plan
- Family Friendly childcare & wellbeing support
- Commitment to your development throughout your IKEA career, starting on your first day
- Enjoy a free hot or cold meal option every shift!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
We are looking for people who are driven to provide inspiration to our customers by demonstrating their knowledge of life at home and how the IKEA product range can solve their furniture, storage, and organisational needs. You challenge your team and yourself to strengthen the IKEA Brand with a focus on growth and long-term profitability by combining your commercial, aesthetic and practical skills.
You will be able to generate and present new Ideas and concepts.
Ideally you have relevant design/merchandising qualification, understanding of and experience in the design process, alongside experience working in retail design or visual merchandising.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
- Contribute to position the IKEA store as the first choice for home furnishing in your local market.
- Provide inspiring home furnishing solutions for a single product or a combination of products that will support a convenient shopping experience & improve people’s life at home.
- Use visual merchandising competence to strengthen the uniqueness of the IKEA identity in range presentation solutions in the store by working with store layout, range presentation and vitality.
- Use the knowledge of people's needs and dreams in the local market to plan and implement relevant, inspiring, affordable and commercial range presentation solutions that reflect a wide variety of styles, price levels, meet the many individual tastes and exceed our visitor's expectations.
WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE
It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognised for our diverse talents.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION
If you have any special requirements during the interview process, please let us know as soon as possible.
First step, please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
Second step, successful candidates will receive information about the next steps via email.
Third step, if successful you will be invited to an interview with one of our hiring managers.
Come see things a little differently with us and be part of creating a better everyday life for the many.
For any advice or support, email me at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help!