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IKEA

16d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Hospitality & Retail
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You have retail management experience, a dynamic leadership style, a passion for sales and home furnishings, and the ability to connect with customers and drive change effectively.
  • You will develop sales strategies, build customer relationships, maintain store presentation, respond to feedback, monitor competition, and ensure team readiness to meet customer needs.

Requirements

  • You have experience managing and leading in a retail environment with demonstrated success in driving sales growth and profitability.
  • You have an energetic leadership style; you thrive on the buzz from helping customers to have an exceptional experience.
  • Ability to find new ways of making real connections with our customers to maximise sales and profitability to create a better everyday life for the many people!
  • You love sales, have a passion for home furnishing and a desire to lead and motivate your own team.
  • A curious problem solver, with the flexibility to drive change quickly.

Responsibilities

  • Develop sales in an efficient and effective way in all media to attract more customers to our IKEA store.
  • Being an expert in your home furnishing business area to build strong relationships with customers throughout their researching, planning, and purchasing journey.
  • Ensure the store is in excellent shape as new and fully and efficiently stocked and that the IKEA product range is presented in ways that inspire customers.
  • Acting quickly on commercial opportunities and customer feedback, as well as keeping an active eye on competition, supply, and performance analysis.
  • Ensure the team have the right number of co-workers in the right place at the right time to ensure your co-workers are ready and available to meet our customers.

FAQs

What is the expected starting date for the Cooking & Eating Manager position?

The expected starting date is October 2024, and any notice periods can be discussed at the interview.

What is the starting salary for the role?

The starting salary is from £30,000 per annum, based on competence and experience.

How many hours will I be working per week?

You will be working 39 hours per week across 5 shifts, with alternate weekends off.

Are there any benefits included in the job offer?

Yes, the position includes benefits such as a 15% IKEA discount, life assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions, medical and dental insurance, and a season ticket transport loan, among others.

What kind of retail experience is required for this position?

You will need experience managing and leading in a retail environment, with a demonstrated success in driving sales growth and profitability.

What skills are important for the Cooking & Eating Manager role?

Important skills include energetic leadership, the ability to connect with customers, a passion for sales and home furnishing, and being a curious problem solver.

What are the daily responsibilities of the Cooking & Eating Manager?

Daily responsibilities include developing sales strategies, building strong customer relationships, ensuring the store is well-stocked and presented, acting on commercial opportunities, and managing team schedules.

Is the hiring process inclusive?

Yes, IKEA values diversity and welcomes candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities.

How can I apply for the position?

You can apply by attaching an updated CV and a cover letter with your application. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a face-to-face interview.

Who can I contact for support during the recruitment process?

You can email Bogumila Tyburska at bogumila.tyburska@ingka.ikea.com for advice or support during the recruitment process.

IKEA

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1943
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. Our business idea is to offer well-designed, functional and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment. The IKEA Brand unites more than 200.000 co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners all over the world. It’s one brand, but it reaches millions of hearts and homes. Our value chain is unique. It includes everything from product development, design, supply, manufacture and sales – and of course it begins and ends with our customers. The IKEA retail business is operated through a franchise system. Today, 12 different groups of companies market and sell the IKEA product range under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. Any jobs published on this page are offered by different companies operating under the IKEA Trademark. IKEA was founded in Sweden in 1943.

Culture & Values

  • Togetherness

    Togetherness is at the heart of the IKEA culture. We are strongest when we trust each other, pull in the same direction and have fun together.

  • Caring for people and planet

    We want to be a force for positive change. We have the possibility to make a significant and lasting impact — today and for the generations to come.

  • Cost-consciousness

    As many people as possible should be able to afford a beautiful and functional home. We constantly challenge ourselves and others to make more from less without compromising on quality.

  • Simplicity

    A simple, straightforward and down-to-earth way of being is part of our Smålandic heritage. It is about being ourselves and staying close to reality. We are informal, pragmatic and see bureaucracy as our biggest enemy.

  • Renew and improve

    We are constantly looking for new and better ways forward. Whatever we are doing today, we can do better tomorrow. Finding solutions to almost impossible challenges is part of our success and a source of inspiration to move on to the next challenge.

  • Different with a meaning

    We are not like other companies and we don’t want to be. We like to question existing solutions, think in unconventional ways, experiment and dare to make mistakes - always for a good reason.

  • Give and take responsibility

    We believe in empowering people. Giving and taking responsibility are ways to grow and develop as individuals. Trusting each other, being positive and forward-looking inspires everyone to contribute to development.

  • Lead by example

    We see leadership as an action, not a position. We look for people’s values before competence and experience. People who ‘walk the talk’ and lead by example. It is about being our best self and bringing out the best in each other.