Al Futtaim Private Company LLC
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.Job Role:
To plan and execute all project Com-in plans for New Store build-ups. Manage and coordinate the Commercial planning and Build up for the Project
Job Responsibility
Ensure the plans are correctly updated and prepared in accordance with the IKEA Concept and these are consistent with the latest proven solutions from Inter IKEA Systems BV.
Ensure the com-in resources are secured for the Commercial Planning and Build-up
Ensure that the members of the Store Com-in team are educated and trained regarding their tasks in the establishment project
Work in close coordination with the Sales Planning and Build-up Manager
Manage all allocated project costs to budget
Work with the stores when possible to build Com-in competence with the Country Com-in Manager
Carry out, follow-up and evaluation of the pre-project activities, project activities and the store
Support with the Regional Expansion Plans whenever necessary including Commercial planning, build up and opening phases
Support with improving current ways of working and business practices
Act as the Commercial planning and Build up Leader for the Project Team, including coordinating the planning and build-up of all store areas from start to finish
Co-ordinate the timing of the construction and fit out activities with the Project Management group before and during the commercial build-up.
Check the store equipment order and place the order with the relevant suppliers
Implement strategies and techniques in the commercial brief for ;
the range presentation
the commercial and visual expressions
store communication
Required skills:
Dynamic, action-orientated leader, who meets deadlines and makes it happen.
Self awareness and understand how your behavior effects others
Leadership abilities and lead by example
Analytical and tactical ability.
What equips you for the role:
Proven experience of handling external suppliers and contractors
Ability and status to undertake regular Domestic and Foreign travel and to relocate to other projects if business needs so demand
Must have at least 5 years experience in the running of a IKEA Concept Store in the capacity of Store Com-in Manager
Project Management experience from build up of retail properties
Desirable to have detailed know how of the IKEA Concept and IKEA Communication and Interior Design standards in order to implement the IKEA Concept
Specialist knowledge Interior Design or Visual Merchandising