Shopkeeper

at  IKEA

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for IKEA value-based leader to help us secure our future growth in sales function. Vacancy is for home organization and lighting 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 and strive to see the positive side of things whenever possible.
• You seek out on the opportunities to develop the department and you are ready to act when faced with a challenge.
• 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/or 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!

Your main responsibility is to lead and develop home organization and lighting 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 and active selling attitude within the department together with the team of sales co-workers.
• Ensuring the stock availability for customers visiting in the store and also for online customers.
• 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. You are supported by people planning specialist with the actual shift planning.
• 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.
• Empowering your team by delegating responsibility to help them grow and develop according to their individual ability and experience.