Sfm Assistant

**Job Requisition ID**:164481

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 A”rab 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 organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

**Overview of the role**

To support IKEA FOOD in driving Swedish Food Market sales through effective selling and merchandising skills in a fast, friendly and efficient way, thus strengthening the IKEA store’s position as the best home furnishing store in the local market.

**What you will do**

Operational
- Implement and monitor SFM Activities in the Store Commercial Calendar.
- Ensure that all SFM articles are merchandised and presented according to IKEA standards and is properly labelled and price
- Ensure that Swedish Food Market is ready before the store opens.
- Conducts monthly stock take and facilitate inventory control of all Swedish Food Market articles around IKEA FOOD and the IKEA store
- Ensure that guidelines on Swedish Food Market operation and commercial growth review is adhered to
- Ensure that all operational checklists is done as scheduled and required action plan is implemented and followed-up in a timely manner.
- Contribute to an environment where the IKEA culture is strong and living reality embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers
- Make use of available resources to educate self on IKEA FOOD products, services and sales strategies

Customers
- Always ensure excellent service through the use of efficient service and cashiering methods.
- Provides a positive shopping experience through a high level of customer service standard and cleanliness within the area

**Required skills to be successful**
- Strategic Planning and Analytical Skills
- Communication skills,

**What equips you for the role**
- Experience in a similar role within sales/service/cashiering