Regional Home Furnishing Direction Leader | Retail | IKEA RSO Jebel Ali (Dubai, AE)

Al Futtaim Group
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: SalesExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Leadership","Interpersonal skills","Strategic thinking","Problem-solving"]

Lead regional home furnishing and interior design initiatives that position IKEA as the leader in “life at home.” Partner with GM Marketing and Communications to adapt global solutions, create market-specific content, and improve visitor experiences using brand and home-visit insights. Support store uniqueness through range presentation, media, and coaching interior design teams, while collaborating on expansion projects and continuous improvement to drive sales, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

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Regional Home Furnishing Direction Leader | Retail | IKEA RSO Jebel Ali (Dubai, AE)

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Job Summary

Lead regional home furnishing and interior design initiatives that position IKEA as the leader in “life at home.” Partner with GM Marketing and Communications to adapt global solutions, create market-specific content, and improve visitor experiences using brand and home-visit insights. Support store uniqueness through range presentation, media, and coaching interior design teams, while collaborating on expansion projects and continuous improvement to drive sales, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Sales
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support the GM Marketing and Com & In manager with implementing the country business plan and Com & In action plan using interior design initiatives.
  • •Develop and adapt interior design solutions and regional guidelines aligned to local commercial priorities, and deliver on home furnishing direction initiatives.
  • •Create market-specific content across channels based on the communication and marketing commercial calendar and improve visitor experience using IKEA Brand Capital and home visit insights.
  • •Ensure IKEA brand identity uniqueness in range presentation and home furnishing solutions in stores, including guidance on store layout and room/vignette media.
  • •Coach and mentor interior designers and store teams, share tailored global training needs, and support regional store development and expansion projects.

Key Requirements

  • •Strong understanding of customer buying behavior and decision-making processes.
  • •Knowledge of trends influencing home furnishing and retail design.
  • •Ability to integrate the commercial calendar into communication and interior design strategies.
  • •Proven leadership and interpersonal skills with strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • •High School Credential in architecture or interior design (or equivalent) and at least 5 years of similar experience, preferably with knowledge of the IKEA concept and brand objectives.
Experience:5+ years
Education:High School in Architecture, Interior design
Skills:LeadershipInterpersonal skillsStrategic thinkingProblem-solving

Company Brief

Al Futtaim Group
Al-Futtaim Group is a diversified UAE conglomerate operating across automotive, retail, real estate, finance and services, representing 200+ global brands and serving customers across 20+ countries with over 40,000 employees.
Industry: Conglomerates & Holding Companies
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Bootstrapped
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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