Communication & Interior Design Manager

Location: Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Regular

Join us as IKEA Southampton's Com-In Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

IKEA Southampton is now in the first year of being a VAPS market. We are looking for a Com-In manager with an entrepreneurial mindset and a results-oriented approach that can lead our Com-In team and be an integral part of the commercial and steering team.

We are currently working on an ambitious commercial plan for the store as well as plans for penetrating the market and growing the market share.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead, develop and inspire the Com&In team and the wider store in increasing the home furnishing interested of the many people. You'll take accountability for the store layout, range presentation and store communication, create demand for home furnishing solutions directed at the local market.

If you're motivated to contribute to positioning IKEA brand as the leader in life at home, we'd like to hear from you.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Full-time: 39 hours working 5 days per week there may be a need to do occasional evening, weekend and nightshift work in line with the business needs and IKEA's commercial calendar.
• The starting salary for this role is £50,000 per annum, based on skills and experience.
We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

WHAT YOU'L L NEED TO HAVE

• Leadership experience in a home furnishing retail environment with the ability to manage the creative process in a design-orientated role for example interior design, graphic design, visual merchandising or store planning.
• The ability to express ideas and opinions effectively through effective interpersonal and communication skills to influence and build effective relationships across all levels
• You are people focused with the ability to assist, support and develop in an innovative environment.
• The possess the skills needed to devise and implement action plans, set expectations, provide clear direction and follow up goals.
• You have effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly when faced with operational challenges inherent to the retail industry.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING ON THE DAY TO DAY

• Lead and inspire the store Com & In team to use knowledge of IKEA home furnishing and people's life at home to grow the business.
• Partner with the store manager to stimulate and increase interest in home furnishing for all co-workers in the store.
• Secure vitality and seasonality in the store by creating and implementing a store commercial calendar together with the store management team.
• Lead the store 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.
• Secure that the store commercial team has the right understanding of store layout, range presentation and store communication thereby contributing to the work method for range presentation.
• Contribute with knowledge of people's life at home and consumer shopping behavior in the creation and implementation of the store business plan.
• Identify current and future business needs to be able to recruit, develop and retain a high-performing and motivated store Com & In team
• Lead and empower the Com & In team to constantly take actions that exploit commercial opportunities both in the short- and long term

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.

Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

• Please attach an updated CV and a cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend an interview.

We are unable to accept applications made via email, and encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the advert early based on volume of applications.

For any support or to be connected with the hiring team please email gemma.hewitt@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!