Job Description

Job ID: REF5597XDate posted: 05/11/2024 Company descriptionThe IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this 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. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand \xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x93 and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.
Job descriptionTo lead, develop and inspire the Com&In team and other functions in the store in increasing the home furnishing interest of the many people and creating demand for home furnishing solutions and know how in the local market. Accountable for the store layout, range presentation and store communication thereby contributing to positioning the IKEA brand as the leader in life at home.RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 Lead and inspire the KV Com&In team to use knowledge of IKEA home furnishing and people\'s life at home to grow the business.
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 Partner with the store manager to stimulate and increase interest in home furnishing for all co-workers in the store.
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 Be the creative leader by initiating and facilitating workshops to generate creative directions.
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 Secure vitality and seasonality in the store by creating and implementing a store commercial calendar together with the store management team.
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 Lead the KV Com&In team in securing relevant and inspiring range presentation solutions, an optimal store layout and effective and efficient store communication that builds the IKEA Brand and distances IKEA retailers from the competition.
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 Secure that the commercial team has the right understanding of store layout, range presentation and store communication thereby contributing to the work method for range presentation.
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 Contribute with knowledge of people\'s life at home and consumer shopping behaviour in the creation and implementation of the store business plan.
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 Based on the national competence development plan, identify current and future business needs in order to recruit, develop and retain a high performing and passionate KV Com&In team.
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 Lead and challenge the Com&In team to constantly take actions that exploit commercial opportunities both in the short- and long term.
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QualificationMotivation\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 The IKEA values truly reflect personal values.
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 A passion for fast-paced, future-oriented retailing and the IKEA range.
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 Provide home furnishing and store solutions that improve people\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s life at home and exceed visitors\' shopping experience.
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 Passionate about developing people as well as growing personal competence, and using this to benefit the IKEA organisation.
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 Driven to exceed goals and improve ways of working by helping the team to achieve goals and develop.Knowledge
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 Home furnishing the IKEA way (living situations, style groups, store communication, furnish with light).
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 Range presentation the IKEA way (layout as a commercial tool, store media, display techniques). Understand life at home in the local market and the outcome of market research, e.g. IKEA Customer Satisfaction Survey, IKEA Brand Capital.
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 Understand trends that influence home furnishing. Work method for presenting the range the IKEA way. Understand the IKEA Concept and IKEA Brand objectives.
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 IKEA mechanical sales system. IKEA strategic landscape, global tools and solutions.
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 Understand how to lead creative processes.
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 Understand how to build business competence through recruitment, competence development, retention and succession.
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 IWay training and procurement trainingCapabilities
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 Ability to combine and identify commercial, aesthetic and practical skills.
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 Ability to create a trustful and creative environment.
\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\xa2 Good analytical and strategic skills, including the ability to steer the store business over the short-, mid- and long term.
More InformationPlease apply by 30-Nov-2024. Save

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