DFI Retail Group

WHY YOU WILL LOVE US

We’re a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people”. How we realize this vision is based on our shared humanistic values. These values guide our work and build our inclusive, open and honest culture. It’s all based on a spirit of togetherness and enthusiasm. We work hard, but we have fun doing it. We’re always looking for people who share our positive attitude and values.

WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU

• You have extensive experience working in a design-oriented role, such as interior design, graphic design, visual merchandising, and/or store planning.
• You are a degree or diploma holders in Design/ Visual Merchandising or other related discipline
• You are experienced in managing, inspiring, leading, and developing people and creative processes in a changing environment.
• You have experience in visually expressing the brand identity of a company.
• You have visual competence, including a keen eye for aesthetics.
• You have a proven customer-focused mindset.
• You demonstrate clear communication and coaching skills, with the ability to explain concepts and visual interpretations verbally.
• You can set and implement action plans, set expectations, provide clear direction, and follow up on goals.
• You have a proven ability to prioritize and organize work, as well as the work of others, to make the most efficient use of time and meet agreed goals and deadlines.
• You communicate confidently and clearly in English.
• You have experience in problem-solving in the retail and home furnishing industry.
• You have experience as a management team member and in leading leaders/managers.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Lead and inspire the store Communication & Interior Design team to use their knowledge of IKEA home furnishing and people's lives at home to grow the business.
• Partner with the store manager to stimulate and increase interest in home furnishing among all co-workers in the store.
• Be the creative leader by initiating and facilitating workshops to generate creative directions.
• Secure vitality and seasonality in the store by creating and implementing a store commercial calendar together with the store management team.
• Lead the store Communication & Interior Design team in securing relevant and inspiring range presentation solutions, an optimal store layout, and effective and efficient store communication that builds the IKEA Brand and distances IKEA retailers from the competition.
• Ensure that the store commercial team has the right understanding of store layout, range presentation, and store communication, thereby contributing to the work method for range presentation.
• Contribute knowledge of people's lives at home and consumer shopping behavior in the creation and implementation of the store business plan.
• Based on the national competence development plan, identify current and future business needs to recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing and passionate store Communication & Interior Design team.
• Lead and challenge the Communication & Interior Design team to constantly take actions that exploit commercial opportunities both in the short and long term.
• Secure vitality and seasonality in the store by implementing the country commercial calendar together with the country Commercial Activity Leader team and store team.
• Be responsible for preparing and monitoring the Communication & Interior Design budget and always ensuring cost efficiency. 

TOGETHER AS A TEAM

To inspire and surprise visitors by presenting and communicating the IKEA home furnishing offer with strong visual impressions that exceed visitors’ expectations. This will strengthen the IKEA Brand and convert more visitors into customers. 

STAFF BENEFITS

Monthly Store Sales Incentive, Annual Fixed Bonus, 17 days Public Holiday, Paid Leave (Paid Annual Leave, 14 weeks Maternity Leave, 5 days Paternity Leave, 1 week Marriage Leave), Employee Medical Coverage, Non-Contributory Retirement Plan, Staff Purchase Discount, Birthday Coupon, Referral Bonus, Excellent Career Path

Personal data collected will be kept and handled confidentially by authorized personnel for recruitment purposes only. It might also be disclosed to our subsidiaries, associates and agencies authorized to process the information for appointment. The Company will retain the applications of candidates not selected for a maximum period of 24 months after the selection process is finalized. Our Personal Information Collection Statement (PICS) is available at our career site and can be provided upon request by contacting our Human Resources Department. Applicants not heard from us within six weeks may consider their applications filed for future reference.