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Reporting to the Store Manager, this Assistant Manager role's main responsibility is to optimise the IKEA shopping experience in your shop and store to secure satisfied customers and increase sales. You do this by motivating and inspiring your department team using knowledge of the IKEA product range and services, the local market and IKEA customers. The shopkeeper optimises sales and profitability of the department through following up, conducting analyses and taking actions.
Job Responsibility
Ensure the shop is in excellent shape as new and fully and efficiently stocked with the four merchandising basics in place at all times and that the IKEA product range is presented in ways that inspire and satisfy customers
Ensure your team has all the correct knowledge about the product range in your department and the IKEA services so that they can share this with IKEA customers to improve their overall shopping experience
Understand the different IKEA sales and communication channels and IKEA know-how to make the best commercial use of this information for different customers
Take responsibility for your department goals and secure that your action plan ensures the country priorities for your Home Furnishing Business (HFB) are implemented in your store. You follow up and take action accordingly by using proven solutions and good examples
You and your team actively sales steer to your department’s top-selling products, prioritised products (e.g. overstock/övertag) and IKEA service products in order to maximise sales and long-term profitability
You act quickly on commercial opportunities
changing availability of products (overstock and out of stock) and customer feedback (10 most asked questions)
You keep an active eye on the competition and take appropriate action when necessary which you communicate to your matrix partner in the Service Office
Requirements
At least 5 years of experience in a face-paced retail industry with an interest in home furnishing
Self-motivated, analytical and good at implementing commercial strategies, and guiding your team to-wards sales maximization
Proven ability to work as part of a team and actively selling through understanding your customers and their needs
A problem solver and decision-maker, good at prioritizing and organizing your work and the work of others efficiently in a fast-paced retail environment
Strong and effective communicator
multi-tasking is second nature to you in the course of working with co-workers of all levels, both within and outside IKEA