Visual Merchandiser

Job ID: 228945

Date posted: 08/03/2024

We are looking to welcome a new Visual Merchandiser to join our amazing Communication & Interior Design team based in Exeter on a full-time, permanent basis.
Successful Application Expectations:
Phone call interview between: 25th & 26th March
Interviews held between: 8th - 11th April
WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary starting from £25,600 based skills and competencies.
• 39 hours weekly, working 5 days over 7.
• Standard working hours will be between Monday to Friday, starting at 07:00am to 15:45pm. One Sunday shift every 5 weeks.
• Ad hoc work outside of the above hours may be asked of you to meet business needs, however this will be occasional and discussed in advance.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS
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.

• Affordable breakfast, lunch and dinner options (including free healthy meals), as well as snacks and desserts in our staff restaurant.
• 15% staff discount on all of our IKEA products and access to our Discounts Portal to help you save £100s on high street retailers.
• Free on-site co-worker parking at our IKEA store.
• We provide you with our lovely IKEA uniform and all the tools you need to work with us.
• Holiday on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as well as an end of year present.
• A wide range of family-friendly policies and benefits, including generous annual leave.
• Commitment to your development at IKEA starting from day one.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal.
• Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions, and interest free loans.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
You have a creative and commercial sense, and you are passionate about inspiring and surprising our customers by presenting and communicating the IKEA home furnishing offer in-store. You have a passion for fast-paced, future-oriented retailing, and an understanding of the trends that influence home furnishing and retail.

• You have relevant design qualification's & experience in visual merchandising, preferably within a retail or home furnishings environment.
• This is a fast-paced, hands on role where you will work around the store.
• You are able to inspire, motivate and engage people fully to reach set goals, and generate growth and long-term profitability.
• You continually seek new 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 Brand and, at the same time, exceed the expectations of customers.
• Knowledge in design planning software such as Revit, AutoCad is desirable.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Contribute to positioning the IKEA store as the first choice for home furnishing solutions 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 and improve life at home for the many people.
• 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.
• Stay updated on trends in home furnishing and retailing to generate creative directions that inspire and surprise visitors with a strong visual impression.
• Planning and implementing the store layout plan to create a visually aesthetic shopping experience that both inspires and ensures continued commercial success.

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 stage, if successful you will receive a short telephone interview with one of our hiring managers, this will take place week commencing 25th March 2024.
Third stage, If successful you will be sent a task to complete & return and be invited to an interview where you will be able to present & discuss your task, (please bring your portfolio) Interviews will take place week commencing 8th April 2024
Final Stage if successful you will be invited to a Grandparent interview with one of our Managers.
Come see things a little differently with us and be part of creating a better everyday life for the many.
IKEA reserves the right to close a job vacancy earlier than originally advertised.
For any advice or support, email me at james.fraser1@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!