CommIn Activity Leader | Retail | IKEA DFC Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional family business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
The CommIn Activity Leader is responsible for creating inspiring visual merchandising and communication strategies that enhance the IKEA shopping experience. This role focuses on engaging customers through creative store presentations, media alignment, and event execution while maintaining brand identity and commercial objectives.
Job Location: UAE
Job Industry: Retail and Visual Merchandising
Job Function: Visual Merchandising and Customer Engagement
Salary: Negotiable
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire the visual merchandising and interior design teams to create engaging range presentation solutions.
- Implement and manage the store’s vitality calendar, ensuring alignment with marketing and commercial strategies.
- Oversee store communication and external media coordination to maintain a consistent IKEA brand tone.
- Collaborate with sales teams to drive customer engagement through innovative store activities and merchandising.
- Support IKEA FAMILY membership initiatives by integrating offers, seminars, and in-store events.
- Conduct market research and customer feedback analysis to refine presentation strategies.
- Develop and maintain internal communication channels to effectively relay marketing messages.
- Ensure compliance with IKEA’s design principles and visual identity across all store sections.
- Organize and execute local marketing activities, seasonal launches, and promotional campaigns.
- Provide training and guidance to store teams on visual merchandising best practices.
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in retail marketing, visual merchandising, or activity planning.
- Background in interior design, visual merchandising, or related field preferred.
- Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
- Ability to multitask and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of design software is a plus.
- Experience in setting and implementing action plans, budgets, and tracking KPIs.
About Al-Futtaim Retail
Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as a leader in the retail industry, partnering with global brands such as IKEA, ACE, and Marks & Spencer. Committed to delivering innovative shopping experiences, Al-Futtaim Retail invests in talent and creative strategies to maintain a dynamic and customer-focused retail environment.