IKEA is the world's largest home furnishing retailer with 460 stores across more than 60 countries. IKEA Philippines is part of Ikano Retail, one of 12 IKEA franchisees and the only one owned by the family of Ingvar Kamprad, who founded IKEA in 1943.
IKEA Philippines creates a better everyday life by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low, that as many people as possible can afford them. Ikano Philippines Inc. owns and operates the country's first and the largest IKEA in the world – IKEA Pasay City – which offers an omnichannel shopping experience. To learn more, visit IKEA.ph
Job Description About the job Reporting to Graphic Communications Leader, this Associate Role is tasked to secure that store communication completes and amplifies shopping experience and range presentation through IKEA visual and verbal identity thereby contributing to building consumers' perception of the IKEA brand in the local market as unique and consistent.
Your assignment: Use graphic communication competence to strengthen the uniqueness and consistency of the IKEA identity in store communication by applying the principles of IKEA visual and verbal identity; Actively contribute to the department action plan with initiatives that will grow the business and support longterm profitability and execute the agreed plans in close co-operation with other functions; Plan, implement and evaluate store communication to ensure that it conveys the benefits of the IKEA Concept as well as completes and enhances range presentation by using proven solutions, best practices, guidelines and national directions; Actively contribute to developing, implementing and evaluating store communication strategies that support a convenient shopping experience by using knowledge about life at home and shopping behaviour in the local market; Respect routines and responsibilities, work together with the Com&In team and other functions in the store, act quickly to exploit commercial opportunities and understand the impact of your actions on the financial results; Secure visual balance and consistency, quality and simplicity, cost-efficiency and sustainability in producing and implementing store communication; Stay up to date with knowledge about home furnishing, communication and retail design trends to follow creative directions that inspire and surprise store visitors through the IKEA visual and verbal identity; Keep visitors in mind and minimise disruption when working on the shop floor. Qualifications Your profile At least 2 years relevant work experience in a fast-paced retail environment, preferably gained from the home furnishing industry; Knowledgeable of trends that influence home furnishing and retailing in the Philippines; Familiar with range presentation & home furnishing the IKEA way (layout as a commercial tool, store media, display techniques); Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with others in various situations; Flexible and hands-on, with keen eye for details. Additional Information We offer many benefits at IKEA other than just having the opportunity to work for a global company! Along with a focus on your personal and career development goals and being a part of an inclusive culture driven by values, you will be entitled to great initiatives including Annual leave, Medical and Dental, Family & Community leave, Co-worker discount, subsidized meals in our Co-worker Restaurant, Bonus program, full training and inductions.
This role requires flexibility in work hours, depending on store operational requirements.
Work Location is at IKEA Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
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