Shopkeeper

Job description

Why we will love you

We are looking for two IKEA value based leaders to help us secure our future growth. Vacancies are for Textile & Rugs department or Cooking & Eating and Decoration & Plants departments. This position calls for a person comfortable leading a team and to grow the business in the future. You are eager to learn more about our range and business and to act on commercial opportunities to grow our business further.
What you need to have…
• A proven record of leadership and well considered decision making who excels in a fast-paced retail environment.
• You are capable of motivating and leading your team by setting expectations and leading by example.
• You are result driven with a strong customer focus.
• You are good at prioritizing and organizing work using commercial priorities in order to make the most efficient use of time.
• You have excellent communication skills in Finnish and English
• Ability to work independently and you dare to do things in a different way and you are not afraid to do mistakes.
If you see this as a great opportunity rather than a big challenge, you could be the right person for the job!

A day in your life with us

Your main responsibility is to lead and develop Textile & Rugs or Cooking & Eating and Decoration & Plants department in Market Hall, where we offer a wide range of smaller home decoration goods for the customers.
• Leading the business with a strong customer focus within the department.
• Ensuring that sales locations in your department are fully stocked, to inspire customers make purchase.
• Acting quickly on commercial opportunities and customer feedback, as well as keeping an active eye on competition, supply and performance analysis.
• Knowing your range and presenting the width and depth commercially to satisfy and inspire visitors.
• Ensure you have the right number of competent co-workers in the right place at the right time
• Creating an environment of trust by encouraging open, constructive, honest, two-way feedback with your team and other colleagues while providing an inspiring and motivating direction.

Together as a team

We are the ones meeting our customers – in our stores, online, in our catalogue and beyond. We have knowledge of the IKEA product range, local markets and customer needs and we constantly find new ways of making real connections with our customers to maximize sales and profitability. Together with thousands of colleagues around the world we’re a diverse team working for the continued global success of the IKEA Concept – a concept that helps millions of customers create a better everyday life!

Questions and support? Let's connect!

This position is full time and permanent. Work will begin by agreement during the August, but no later than September 1st, 2022.

First step, please attach an updated CV with your application and salary request latest on 10.7.2022, so we can get to know you better.
Second step, you will be invited to a first interview.
Third step, if successful you will be invited to a second interview.

Main working place is located in the IKEA Raisio store. The main working hours are during store opening hours. The work includes evening and weekend shifts.

If you have any role specific questions, you can write email in Finnish or English to Sales Manager Wilja Westerlund email: wilja.westerlund1@ingka.ikea.com or Deputy Sales Manager Jesper Jakobsson email: jesper.jakobsson@ingka.ikea.com

IKEA AS EMPLOYER

In IKEA, you can enjoy IKEA's many comprehensive employee benefits! We offer as many different career paths as we sell our HUVUDROLL rolls a year! A sense of togetherness is important to our employees, and team spirit is at the heart of what we do.

For example, IKEA offers the following employment benefits:
· Staff discount on IKEA products
· High quality and affordable food in our staff restaurant
· Smartum sports and cultural benefits
· Extensive occupational health care.

During the breaks, you can enjoy yourself, with your colleagues, with a cup of PÅTÅR, or have a delicious lunch in our staff restaurant. We give you the opportunity to present your ideas for improving our work and create better everyday life for the many!