IKEA More than just a job !!
We are looking to welcome new Visual Merchandising & Activities Co-Workers to our amazing Communication & Interior Design team based in IKEA Croydon.
You will be passionate about providing inspiring home furnishing solutions for our customers, offering ideas for a single product or a combination of products that will support a convenient shopping experience and improve people’s life at home.
The role is hands on and involves interacting with our customers on the shop floor
Start Date: 23rd September 2023
Job will be open for applications until 25th August
Interviews will take place week commencing 4th September 2023
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Salary starting at £25,600 per annum based on experience and competence
- Permanent contract working 39 hours a week
- Shifts 7am - 15:30pm. Monday to Friday
- This role will require availability to work occasional late evenings, weekends, nightshift and early morning shifts may be required to support our range changes throughout the year.
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.
- 15% co-worker discount and access to I-Benefits Discount Portal, helping you save £100s on high street retailers.
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal.
- X3 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions, and interest free loans.
- Holiday on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- A wide range of family-friendly policies and benefits.
- Commitment to your development throughout your IKEA career, starting on your first day.
- Kick up your feet and relax in our co-worker restaurant, with a variety of affordable hot and cold meals and snacks, and free healthy meal options.
- Free on-site co-worker parking.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
- You have an education in visual merchandising, industrial design or experience of working as a visual merchandiser, preferably within a home furnishings environment.
- 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 of in design planning software including, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office is preferred but not essential.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
- Working with our commercial calendar you will plan, design and execute the vision on the shop floor
- Contribute to position the IKEA store as the first choice for home furnishing in your local market.
- 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 & retailing to generate creative directions that inspire and surprise visitors with a strong visual impression.
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 & Portfolio with your application so we can get to know you better.
Second Step, If successful on application you will have a pre-screening call where we can get to know you a little, week commencing 28th August
Third stage, If successful you be sent a task to complete which you will present back at a face-to-face interview, Interviews will take place week commencing 4th September
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 janice.chalkley@ingka.ikea.com and I'll be happy to help!