Commercial Activity Leader

Commercial Activity Leader
"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.
A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."
Location
Melbourne (Richmond)
Employment type
Temporary
Department
Sales & Commercial
Deadline
2024-02-21
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Candidate profile (title) Our team within IKEA
Candidate profile (text) - Default language 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 passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.
We are guided by our cultures & 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.
Key responsibilities (title) What you need to know
Key responsibilities (text) Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:

• 5 weeks' Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
• 15% Co-worker discount
• Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
• Co-worker uniform provided
• Free Co-worker parking
• Digital Entertainment membership (thousands of discounts for dining, fun activities, shopping and travel across Australia & New Zealand)
• Bonus programme (where eligible)
• Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

Additional information:

• This role is Temporary (18 months), Full-time, 76hrs/fortnight.
• The Hiring Manager for this role is Antonius Adinugroho - Sales Manager
• Applications close Friday 2 February 2024.
• Mobility support: Domestic relocation only.
• As our store operates 7 days per week, you must have the availability to work a rotating roster with a mix of day and evening shifts, up to 10pm. You also have the availability to work alternating weekend shifts (both Saturday and Sunday).

Team vision ( title) Together as a team
Team vision (text) As Commercial Activity Leader your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Securing the vitality of the IKEA store in all media by working closely with your store commercial team and using the IKEA product range to ensure customers feel inspired to visit the store more frequently.
• Retaining excellent knowledge of the IKEA product range, national priorities, volume commitments, local market conditions and local store competitors, and using this information to drive the store commercial calendar.
• Ensuring a qualitative and efficient implementation in your store through clear communication and securing that all functions take responsibility for delivery of their part.
• Leading and communicating the commercial calendar and store activity plan to your colleagues in a way that motivates them to take ownership for their part in achieving the overall goals.
• Acting quickly on commercial opportunities; changing availability of products (overstock/out of stock) and customer feedback.
• Analysing activity performance, and identifying successful activities, solutions and ideas. You will use this information to improve your planning of future activities and giving feedback to colleagues on what has worked and what has not.
• Coaching your team to develop professionally and supporting them in reaching career aspirations.

Let's connect Who you are
Let´s connect As Commercial Activity Leader you are or you have:

• Thorough understanding of the entire IKEA product range in order to make informed decisions and drive a unique commercial calendar.
• A strong communicator with a collaborative approach who can lead, coach and drive the team to contribute to the overall success of the store's commercial initiatives.
• An ability to strategically plan and anticipate future trends to maximise impact of IKEA's product range on the local market.
• An adaptable mindset, being able to reflect and remain agile in a constantly changing retail environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with an ability to derive insights and pinpoint areas for improvement.

Local section (title) We need people like you!
Local section (text) At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!
Why you will love us
From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.
At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.
Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.
What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!