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Job ID: 248734
Date posted: 30/08/2024

Join Our Team as a Planning Studio Manager at IKEA Jyväskylä!

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Unit Manager to lead our IKEA Jyväskylä Planning Studio! As the Planning Studio Manager, you will guide a team of 8 co-workers in helping customers plan and order the home furnishing solutions of their dreams.

OUR TEAM WITHIN IKEA
At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet.

• We are guided by our culture & values, creating a great place to work.
• We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion.
• We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.
• We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.

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AS THE PLANNING STUDIO MANAGER YOU ARE OR HAVE:

• You love Home Furnishing and are passionate about selling and exceeding the customer expectations.
• You have a passion for developing your team and spotting talent. You get as much out of helping your team achieve and develop as you do your own achievements.
• You have genuine interest in people’s everyday life at home and you enjoy working in a fast-paced and future-oriented environment.
• You have proven record of strong and successful leadership (3 years minimum).
• You’re skilled in creating high commercial performance and have analytical skills to follow up results and quickly react on deviations.
• You are adaptable and energetic, with strong verbal and written communication skills for successful stakeholder management.
• You have experience in retail and have held financial responsibility (profit and loss).

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A DAY IN YOUR LIFE WITH AS THE PLANNING STUDIO MANAGER:

• You lead and inspire your team to create outstanding experiences to our customers and to increase sales and profitability in your unit.
• You achieve this by using your knowledge of the IKEA product range, the local market, competition and customers.
• You deliver and lead the commercial action plan for your unit; taking input from the team and the matrix leaders to ensure the unit supports the achievement of the agreed goals, maximizes sales and generates sustained long-term profitability.
• Actively promote IKEA social and environmental commitment and work with team to understand how, together, contribute to sustainability.
• You act quickly on commercial opportunities and customer feedback. You keep an active eye on the competition and take appropriate action when necessary.
• You know your local market potential and work with your team and other stakeholders to ensure your unit is locally relevant.
• You follow up your financial goals, KPIs and costs, and react on deviations.
• You motivate and develop your team members by setting clear goals, expectations and conducting follow-ups and development talks.
• You secure a competent and high-performing team who will inspire and empower every customer.

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❓ QUESTIONS AND SUPPORT? LET’S CONNECT!
This position is full time and permanent. The position requires evening and weekend work and occasional travel.

Attach an updated CV with your application and salary request latest on 15.9.2024, so we can get to know you better.

For further information please contact Suvi Tuomisto, IKEA Kuopio People & Culture Manager (suvi.tuomisto@ingka.ikea.com) or Unna Kemppainen, IKEA Kuopio Market Manager (unna.kemppainen1@ingka.ikea.com).

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IKEA, more than a job

World needs more people like you. So do we. Come to work with us just as you are.

Working at IKEA is more than just a job – with us you are part of an equal and diverse working community. A sense of belonging is important to our employees, and team spirit is at the heart of what we do. IKEA offers a variety of career paths and opportunities to develop yourself in roles that are right for you. We give you the opportunity to bring your ideas to the table to help us develop our work, and to create new IKEA success!

We value all our employees equally and our pay is in line with the collective agreement for the retail sector. Your salary level will depend on your job role, your previous work experience and any relevant qualifications.

In addition to your salary, you will also enjoy a wide range of comprehensive staff benefits, including flexible Smartum saldo, staff discounts on our products, Edenred lunch benefit, massage benefit, One IKEA Bonus, gifts on special days and at Christmas, and much more!