Visual Merchandising Team Assistant

Job ID: 231966

Date posted: 15/03/2024

We are creating an exciting opportunity for an aspiring co-worker to join our Communication and Interior Design team – or as we like to say, the ComIn team, here at IKEA Exeter.
In the IKEA world, we call this position a Visual Merchandising Team Assistant, but your role and responsibilities will cover so much more.
We ask that you apply with real passion for home furnishing expertise and retail design.
Expected start date: 20th of April 2024
Telephone interview: 28th March
Face-to-face interview between: 30th March - 1st April.
WHAT WE OFFER:

• Permanent salaried role starting at £24,500.
• 39 hours weekly, working 5 days over 7
• Working hours are between 6am - 3:45pm with occasional nightshift and weekend working based on store projects.
• Working 1 Sunday ever month

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:
Preferred skills;

• Be a values driven hard worker
• Be able to perform physical tasks such as climbing ladders, heavy lifting, moving equipment
• Safe use of hand and power tools for shop fitting
• Work effectively as part of a team and be motivated to work alone when required
• Have exceptional organisational skills
• Have experience/knowledge of and be able to audit fixtures
• Have attention to detail
• Be open to learning new skills
• Meet set deadlines

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY:
This is a new role that supports the team in keeping our inspiration levels high, in store, for our guests to enjoy. This role will also give you valuable insights and experience in many areas of the ComIn team’s specialisms.

• Reporting to Graphics Leader
• Maintaining a store In Shape As New approach ensuring the IKEA basic merchandising standards are always in place, securing solutions to create a positive first impression for our guests.
• Organising and collating correct fixtures for projects, supporting with the implementation of this and overseeing the requirements of the fixtures room
• Supporting our carpenter, graphics and design teams on an ad hoc basis pending the needs of the business.
• Implementing the store layout plan to create a visually aesthetic shopping experience that both inspires and ensures continued commercial success.
• Contribute to positioning the IKEA store as the first choice for home furnishing solutions in your local market.

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 on the 28th of March.
Third stage, If successful you will be invited along to the store for a face-to-face interview taking place between the 30th March & 1st April.
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!