Visual Merchandising Manager - Retail Stores
Posted date [2026-08-03]
(ID: 48950)
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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. |
Job Description and Requirements
Visual Merchandising Manager - Retail StoresJob Snapshot
* Role: Visual Merchandising Manager - Retail Stores
* Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
* Industry: Retail
* Function: Visual-Display Merchandising
* Experience: Minimum 5 years within the IKEA Communication and Interior Design department
* Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Al-Futtaim Group is hiring a Visual Merchandising Manager - Retail Stores in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for a creative leadership role within the Retail industry. The manager will ensure that store environments follow IKEA manuals, brand standards and the complete IKEA Concept.
The position will lead visual merchandising teams, improve the commercial presentation of product ranges and deliver projects within approved schedules and budgets. Its regional remit supports operations across the UAE, Qatar, Egypt and Oman.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Retail
Function: Visual-Display Merchandising
Salary: AED 14000-22000 per month
Estimated salary range based on
similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Job Requisition ID: 180140
Role Context
Effective visual merchandising helps customers understand the IKEA range while encouraging purchases and improving store performance. This role will combine brand governance with commercial presentation, ensuring product displays respond to sales priorities, range changes and stock availability.
The manager will also develop specialist co-workers, maintain safe working practices and support operational projects across several regional locations. Strong collaboration with Sales and Logistics teams will connect visual solutions with customer demand and business goals.
Key Responsibilities
The Visual Merchandising Manager will direct presentation planning and help stores convert commercial priorities into clear and inspiring customer environments.
* Improve Market Hall presentations and support add-on sales.
* Lead work-brief development with Sales and Logistics Managers.
* Ensure store visual expression follows IKEA manuals and concept requirements.
* Plan and implement range-presentation solutions.
* Advise teams when ranges change, sales decline or products become unavailable.
* Support the rebuilding of business areas according to new priorities.
* Deliver visual merchandising projects within agreed timeplans and budgets.
* Assist Visual Merchandisers with scheduled store activities.
* Guide specialist co-workers within the Communication and Interior Design department.
* Ensure team members receive equipment safety and security training.
* Manage development programmes that strengthen store performance.
* Build succession plans for visual merchandising positions.
* Participate in recruitment to fill vacancies with suitable candidates.
* Review employee survey results and address areas of low satisfaction.
* Promote a collaborative, accountable and performance-focused team culture.
Ideal Profile
Candidates should hold a degree or diploma in Interior Design or Architecture. At least five years of experience within an IKEA Communication and Interior Design department is required.
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to lead the planning, presentation and implementation of range-display solutions. Strong familiarity with IKEA visual standards, store activities and commercial priorities is essential.
The role requires customer focus, personal accountability, continuous improvement and effective teamwork. Candidates should also be able to inspire creative specialists while maintaining operational discipline and high safety standards.
Skills Set
* IKEA Concept implementation
* Visual merchandising strategy
* Range presentation planning
* Market Hall commercial displays
* Add-on sales presentation
* Store project execution
* Work-brief development
* Timeplan and budget control
* Merchandising equipment safety
* Visual team coaching
* Development and succession planning
* Recruitment participation
* Employee engagement improvement
* Cross-functional retail collaboration
Why Join Us
This position offers the opportunity to influence the customer experience and commercial presentation of IKEA stores across several regional markets. The manager will combine creative leadership with measurable sales impact while delivering varied store and operational projects.
Al-Futtaim\'s regional retail network provides long-term stability and opportunities to develop broader leadership expertise. Coaching specialist teams and working with Sales, Logistics and store management will also create a strong platform for continued career progression.
About the Company
Al-Futtaim Group is a diversified, privately held regional business operating across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare. The Group employs more than 35,000 people in over 20 countries and partners with more than 200 international brands.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Job Requisition ID: 180140
Role Context
Effective visual merchandising helps customers understand the IKEA range while encouraging purchases and improving store performance. This role will combine brand governance with commercial presentation, ensuring product displays respond to sales priorities, range changes and stock availability.
The manager will also develop specialist co-workers, maintain safe working practices and support operational projects across several regional locations. Strong collaboration with Sales and Logistics teams will connect visual solutions with customer demand and business goals.
Key Responsibilities
The Visual Merchandising Manager will direct presentation planning and help stores convert commercial priorities into clear and inspiring customer environments.
* Improve Market Hall presentations and support add-on sales.
* Lead work-brief development with Sales and Logistics Managers.
* Ensure store visual expression follows IKEA manuals and concept requirements.
* Plan and implement range-presentation solutions.
* Advise teams when ranges change, sales decline or products become unavailable.
* Support the rebuilding of business areas according to new priorities.
* Deliver visual merchandising projects within agreed timeplans and budgets.
* Assist Visual Merchandisers with scheduled store activities.
* Guide specialist co-workers within the Communication and Interior Design department.
* Ensure team members receive equipment safety and security training.
* Manage development programmes that strengthen store performance.
* Build succession plans for visual merchandising positions.
* Participate in recruitment to fill vacancies with suitable candidates.
* Review employee survey results and address areas of low satisfaction.
* Promote a collaborative, accountable and performance-focused team culture.
Ideal Profile
Candidates should hold a degree or diploma in Interior Design or Architecture. At least five years of experience within an IKEA Communication and Interior Design department is required.
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to lead the planning, presentation and implementation of range-display solutions. Strong familiarity with IKEA visual standards, store activities and commercial priorities is essential.
The role requires customer focus, personal accountability, continuous improvement and effective teamwork. Candidates should also be able to inspire creative specialists while maintaining operational discipline and high safety standards.
Skills Set
* IKEA Concept implementation
* Visual merchandising strategy
* Range presentation planning
* Market Hall commercial displays
* Add-on sales presentation
* Store project execution
* Work-brief development
* Timeplan and budget control
* Merchandising equipment safety
* Visual team coaching
* Development and succession planning
* Recruitment participation
* Employee engagement improvement
* Cross-functional retail collaboration
Why Join Us
This position offers the opportunity to influence the customer experience and commercial presentation of IKEA stores across several regional markets. The manager will combine creative leadership with measurable sales impact while delivering varied store and operational projects.
Al-Futtaim\'s regional retail network provides long-term stability and opportunities to develop broader leadership expertise. Coaching specialist teams and working with Sales, Logistics and store management will also create a strong platform for continued career progression.
About the Company
Al-Futtaim Group is a diversified, privately held regional business operating across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare. The Group employs more than 35,000 people in over 20 countries and partners with more than 200 international brands.
