Communication & Interior Design Manager

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

This challenging position of Store Communication & Interior Design Manager calls for a talented person who can lead and inspire a team. Your task is to maximize the impact of the IKEA store as a retail medium that converts visitors into satisfied customers and stimulates repeated visits by presenting the IKEA range in a way that is attractive and relevant to the local market. You do this through your deep knowledge and passion for peoples’ life at home and expert home furnishing competence.

Your tasks will include:

• Contributing to positioning IKEA Kuwaitas the first choice for home furnishing;
• Using the richness of the IKEA product range to show many relevant, functional, beautiful, sustainable and affordable solutions in different distinct styles;
• Visualizing the uniqueness of the IKEA offer to distance us from the competition;
• Securing the use of the interior design layout as a commercial tool to plan and implement commercial strategies throughout the store;
• Recruiting, developing and leading your team by encouraging open, constructive and honest two-way feedback.

Qualification

Your knowledge, skills, and experience include:

• A design-based educational qualification and a solid background of working in a design-oriented role;
• A strong passion, curiosity, and understanding of home furnishing and people’s everyday life at home;
• Acting as an inspiring and motivating leader who can engage people fully in reaching goals, generating growth and long-term profitability;
• Setting and implementing action plans and budgets;
• Continually seeking opportunities to make improvements in the way we work and encouraging your team to do the same;
• Challenging your team and yourself in order to strengthen the IKEA offer and exceed customer expectations.