Job title: Sales Group Leader – IKEA Retail Strategy and Operations – Dubai
Company: AlFuttaim
Job description: Sales Group Leader – IKEA Retail Strategy and Operations – Dubai**Role Summary**
Join Al-Futtaim Group in Dubai as a **Sales Group Leader** focused on IKEA\’s retail and commercial excellence. In this dynamic leadership role, you\’ll be responsible for driving sales growth, optimizing store operations, and leading a high-performing team that delivers an exceptional customer experience. This is a unique opportunity to shape the retail strategy of one of the world\’s most iconic home furnishing brands within the UAE market.**Employment Overview**
Job Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Retail
Function: Management
Salary: 18000-25000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time**What You’ll Do**
- Maximize IKEA sales through exceptional in-store experiences and data-driven sales steering
- Lead operations planning and product range decisions in collaboration with store and logistics teams
- Set pricing strategies using IKEA’s concept tools to maintain market competitiveness and customer value perception
- Coordinate with suppliers, distributors, and internal stakeholders to align product availability with seasonal demand
- Track key commercial KPIs and continuously refine the sales mix for profitability and customer satisfaction
- Support range selection, campaign planning, and merchandising to enhance product visibility and store navigation
- Ensure your business area is always well-stocked, attractive, and aligned with the IKEA 4 merchandising basics
- Stay informed on local market trends and competitor activity, adjusting range, pricing, or presentation as needed
- Promote sustainable practices and communicate IKEA’s environmental and social values to the team and customers
- Develop and empower your team through coaching, training, and succession planning
**Ideal Profile**
- Proven leadership in high-volume retail or IKEA store environments
- Strong understanding of home furnishing trends and customer behavior in the UAE
- Fluent in English and Arabic, with strong interpersonal and decision-making skills
- Analytical mindset with experience in pricing, sales data analysis, and merchandise planning
- Comfortable leading multi-functional teams and collaborating across matrix structures
- Passionate about the IKEA brand, range knowledge, and values
**Why Join Us**
Al-Futtaim IKEA offers the chance to grow your career in a globally respected retail brand while contributing to its regional expansion and innovation in the UAE. We value strategic thinkers who lead by example and inspire teams to create meaningful shopping journeys. Join us and help shape the IKEA experience across Dubai and beyond.**About the Company**
Part of the Al-Futtaim Group, IKEA UAE operates under the global franchise for the iconic Swedish brand. As a leader in the region’s home furnishing space, we bring affordable, functional, and sustainable living solutions to customers through world-class stores, digital platforms, and innovative services. We are powered by a diverse team aligned with our core values and the UAE’s retail vision.Want to attract top retail talent to your team? Discover our **UAE job board free credits employers** program-hire faster and smarter with zero cost hiring tools.Job Title Sales Group Leader – IKEA Retail Strategy and Operations – Dubai
Job Description Sales Group Leader – IKEA Retail Strategy and Operations – Dubai**Role Summary**
Join Al-Futtaim Group in Dubai as a **Sales Group Leader** focused on IKEA\’s retail and commercial excellence. In this dynamic leadership role, you\’ll be responsible for driving sales growth, optimizing store operations, and leading a high-performing team that delivers an exceptional customer experience. This is a unique opportunity to shape the retail strategy of one of the world\’s most iconic home furnishing brands within the UAE market.**Employment Overview**
Job Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Retail
Function: Management
Salary: 18000-25000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time**What You’ll Do**
- Maximize IKEA sales through exceptional in-store experiences and data-driven sales steering
- Lead operations planning and product range decisions in collaboration with store and logistics teams
- Set pricing strategies using IKEA’s concept tools to maintain market competitiveness and customer value perception
- Coordinate with suppliers, distributors, and internal stakeholders to align product availability with seasonal demand
- Track key commercial KPIs and continuously refine the sales mix for profitability and customer satisfaction
- Support range selection, campaign planning, and merchandising to enhance product visibility and store navigation
- Ensure your business area is always well-stocked, attractive, and aligned with the IKEA 4 merchandising basics
- Stay informed on local market trends and competitor activity, adjusting range, pricing, or presentation as needed
- Promote sustainable practices and communicate IKEA’s environmental and social values to the team and customers
- Develop and empower your team through coaching, training, and succession planning
**Ideal Profile**
- Proven leadership in high-volume retail or IKEA store environments
- Strong understanding of home furnishing trends and customer behavior in the UAE
- Fluent in English and Arabic, with strong interpersonal and decision-making skills
- Analytical mindset with experience in pricing, sales data analysis, and merchandise planning
- Comfortable leading multi-functional teams and collaborating across matrix structures
- Passionate about the IKEA brand, range knowledge, and values
**Why Join Us**
Al-Futtaim IKEA offers the chance to grow your career in a globally respected retail brand while contributing to its regional expansion and innovation in the UAE. We value strategic thinkers who lead by example and inspire teams to create meaningful shopping journeys. Join us and help shape the IKEA experience across Dubai and beyond.**About the Company**
Part of the Al-Futtaim Group, IKEA UAE operates under the global franchise for the iconic Swedish brand. As a leader in the region’s home furnishing space, we bring affordable, functional, and sustainable living solutions to customers through world-class stores, digital platforms, and innovative services. We are powered by a diverse team aligned with our core values and the UAE’s retail vision.Want to attract top retail talent to your team? Discover our **UAE job board free credits employers** program-hire faster and smarter with zero cost hiring tools.
Post DetailsJob Start Date
Salary from 18000.00
Salary to 25000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location –Location City DubaiDesired Candidate’s Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
Candidate Current Location
Expected salary: 18000 – 25000 per month
Location: Dubai
Job date: Mon, 14 Jul 2025 22:55:34 GMT
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