Ph3PURPOSE OF THE JOB /h3pTo lead, develop and inspire the Communication Interior Design team and other functions in the store in increasing the home furnishing interest of the many people and creating demand for home furnishing solutions and know how in the local market. /ppAccountable for the store layout, range presentation and store communication thereby contributing to positioning the IKEA Brand as the leader in life at home. /ph3WHO YOU ARE /h3ulliExtensive experience of working in a design-orientated role (interior design, graphic design, visual merchandising and / or store planning) /liliExperienced in inspiring, leading and developing people and creative processes in a changing environment /liliBe a creative leader by in initiating and facilitating workshops to generate creative directions /liliProven customer-focused mindset /liliDemonstrate clear communication and coaching skills /liliSet and implement action plans, set expectations, provide clear direction and follow up goals /liliProven ability to prioritise and organise work and the work of others in order to make the most efficient use of time available and meet agreed goals and deadlines /liliProblem solving attitude /liliAbility to combine and identify commercial, aesthetic and practical skills /liliAbility to create a trustful and creative environment /liliGood analytical and strategic skills, including the ability to steer the store business over the short-, mid and long term /liliUnderstand life at home in the local market and the IKEA Concept /liliUnderstand the IKEA mechanical sales system /liliComputer proficient with knowledge and experience of using relevant software (e.g. AutoCad and Revit) /liliGood Knowledge of Italian and English languages /li /ulh3WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY /h3ulliLead and inspire the store ComIn team to use knowledge of IKEA home furnishing and people's life at home to grow the business. /liliPartner with the Commercial Manager to stimulate and increase interest in home furnishing for all co-workers in the store. /liliSecure vitality and seasonality in the store by creating and implementing a store commercial calendar together with the store management team. /liliKeep up to date and knowledgeable about retailing, home furnishing and trends and retail design in order to support the Commercial Manager to facilitate workshops that generate creative directions that inspire and surprise visitors with a strong visual impression. /liliActively support in the development of the department action plan with interior design initiatives and using layout as a commercial tool as well as range presentation and vitality initiatives. /liliLead the store ComIn 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 /liliSecure 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. /liliContribute with knowledge of people's life at home and consumer shopping behaviour in the creation and implementation of the store business plan. /liliIdentify current and future business needs in order to recruit, develop and retain a high performing and passionate store ComIn team. /liliLead and challenge the ComIn team to constantly take actions that exploit commercial opportunities both in the short and long term. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr