Who you are You are a service-minded and solution-driven professional who is passionate about creating safe, sustainable, and well-maintained environments for co-workers, customers, and the business. You take ownership of your area, thrive in collaboration, and are always curious to explore new and more efficient ways of doing things. You enjoy working behind the scenes to make operations run smoothly and sustainably, and you re energized by aligning daily tasks with big-picture impact. Youre comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, and your strong stakeholder management skills help you build trust and drive results. You also bring: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in multi-unit facility management, preferably in a high-volume retail environment Strong technical knowledge and practical experience with facility systems (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, automation, energy) Knowledge of FM-related legislation, sustainability practices, and industry standards Ability to communicate fluently in the local language and basic proficiency in English Experience in cost control, reporting, and FM performance tools (preferably CAFM systems) Preferably, an academic degree or professional certification in Facility Management or a related field A strong alignment with IKEA s culture, values, and commitment to a better everyday life for the many people Your responsibilities Your responsibilities As a Unit Facility Management Specialist, you will support and secure efficient facility operations in your unit by managing both internal tasks and external FM service providers. Your work ensures that all areas of the unit are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with IKEA s sustainability goals. You will: Actively manage FM services and systems throughout the property lifecycle Coordinate daily FM tasks and service provider performance with the Unit FM Manager Lead and support FM audits, reviews, and compliance checks Maintain FM tools (e.g., CAFM), ensure documentation is updated, and track permits and certifications Participate in tender processes for new FM providers and assist in onboarding Support sustainability and circularity goals in all FM-related operations Contribute to budgeting, goal setting, and the unit s annual business planning Analyze performance data and generate reports to identify improvements and efficiencies Work with cross-functional teams on facility-related projects and renovations Together as a team Without us our many co-workers and customers wouldn t have an IKEA to go to. We make sure to secure, build and maintain our physical locations - from stores to offices to factories to meet the needs of the many people. Together we lead the way in delivering safe, compliant, sustainable, and innovative solutions for every property. And we feel a great sense of pride in seeing everything working smoothly! We are an equal opportunity employer: At IKEA, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to providing coworkers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage individualism and invite you to come join our team and be yourself with us! We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

Unit IKEA Key Account Manager at IKEA Unit IKEA Key Account Manager Job Description Job ID: 290073 Date posted: 09/05/2025 Who you are As a person you are passionate about people, business, IKEA s purpose and continuously driving better performance. You are energized by increasing customer value, driving business growth and contributing to overall success and results through people as well as motivated by leading and developing people. The candidate should have 10+ years of experience in modular furniture sales. Good knowledge of Vizag/Andhra Pradesh region would be an added advantage. Candidate experience in (in)directly leading and influencing co-workers and teams. Experience from retail, preferably home furnishing sector or B2B/ KAM Experience in planning, driving output and measuring performance (business and people) is preferred. Candidates should have broad knowledge about legislations, requirements and compliance standards in the identified key B2B segments in the local market and have a broad knowledge about key account management. They should also possess a broad knowledge of sales mechanisms and the pulse of the market (customers, competition, news). Candidate should have experience in project management, analytical and numerical skills. Candidates should be motivated by the IKEA culture and values and the unique IKEA ranges by increasing customer value and thinking customer first. Candidates should be energized by driving business growth and contributing to the overall success of IKEA through collaboration. Candidates should be passionate about understanding the behaviours of the many companies, their co- workers and clients and current Home Furnishing trends and life at work trends, about selling and following the customer journey to the end. Candidates should be motivated by working cross-functional and with many stakeholders. The candidate should have the ability to understand the complexity of IKEA business and the role of Sales as an integrated part of the business, prioritise and make decisions with speed and simplicity. Candidate should have the ability to follow up and measure performance of output and capture learnings to improve planning and performance moving forward. Candidate should have strong collaboration, multi-tasking skills, negotiation and communication skills. Please note that this location will be based out of Vijayawada. Your responsibilities Candidate s responsibilities would be to drive the business for large accounts in defined customer segment or geographic territory (Vijayawada, Guntur or Vizag), to create and sustain long-term profitable relations with customers to enable extraordinary growth. Act as a member of the Store Sales team and proactively contribute to commercial plan/output to deliver to the common objectives and goals. Analyse the local market, specifically business customers and their business needs, and use this knowledge to improve the business customers shopping experience. Create the KAM strategy and action plan to deliver to the market business plan with input from key stakeholders. Build long-lasting relationships with local business community and actively spread awareness of IKEA as a brand and partner for business in the local market. Present and sell larger projects to the customers, stakeholder/management groups. Analyse sales and customer KPI performance and use this knowledge to prioritise initiatives and improve performance. Secure knowledge of the IKEA product range and services, business-approved range, national priorities, volume commitments, local market conditions and local store and online competitors. Actively cooperate with all key stakeholders within commercial and beyond to secure integration, common focus and to maximize impact for example CFF (Customer Fulfilment), CAL (Commercial Activity Leader),Legal, Accounting, BNOF (Business Navigation Operations & Finance), Home Furnishing & Retail Design (HF&RD), Digital, Sustainability. Lead negotiations in finalizing terms and pricing for RFPs and other Key Account deals, follow-up on customer journey and see projects to completion. Candidate will be responsible for overseeing execution of won deals, coordinating and collaborating with co-workers across the business to proactively manage the process and avert issues. Candidate would be responsible to lead after sales care for key account deals follow up with help and information to secure long-term business relationships and excellent customer experience. Candidate would be an active player in driving an open and sharing climate, being a role model of the IKEA values and contribute to the transformation of IKEA. Be an active player in working on sustainability initiatives within selling through ensuring sustainability priorities are reflected across offering (e.g., Home Solar, Energy Efficient Lighting). Together as a team We are the ones meeting our customers in our stores, online, in our catalogue and beyond. We have knowledge of the IKEA product range, local markets and customer needs and we constantly find new ways of making real connections with our customers to maximize sales and profitability. Together with thousands of colleagues around the world we re a diverse team working for the continued global success of the IKEA Concept a concept that helps millions of customers create a better everyday life! Candidate s responsibilities would be to drive the business for large accounts in defined customer segment or geographic territory (Vijayawada, Guntur or Vizag), to create and sustain long-term profitable relations with customers to enable extraordinary growth. Act as a member of the Store Sales team and proactively contribute to commercial plan/output to deliver to the common objectives and goals. Analyse the local market, specifically business customers and their business needs, and use this knowledge to improve the business customers shopping experience. Create the KAM strategy and action plan to deliver to the market business plan with input from key stakeholders. Build long-lasting relationships with local business community and actively spread awareness of IKEA as a brand and partner for business in the local market. Present and sell larger projects to the customers, stakeholder/management groups. Analyse sales and customer KPI performance and use this knowledge to prioritise initiatives and improve performance. Secure knowledge of the IKEA product range and services, business-approved range, national priorities, volume commitments, local market conditions and local store and online competitors. Actively cooperate with all key stakeholders within commercial and beyond to secure integration, common focus and to maximize impact for example CFF (Customer Fulfilment), CAL (Commercial Activity Leader),Legal, Accounting, BNOF (Business Navigation Operations & Finance), Home Furnishing & Retail Design (HF&RD), Digital, Sustainability. Lead negotiations in finalizing terms and pricing for RFPs and other Key Account deals, follow-up on customer journey and see projects to completion. Candidate will be responsible for overseeing execution of won deals, coordinating and collaborating with co-workers across the business to proactively manage the process and avert issues. Candidate would be responsible to lead after sales care for key account deals follow up with help and information to secure long-term business relationships and excellent customer experience. Candidate would be an active player in driving an open and sharing climate, being a role model of the IKEA values and contribute to the transformation of IKEA. Be an active player in working on sustainability initiatives within selling through ensuring sustainability priorities are reflected across offering (e.g., Home Solar, Energy Efficient Lighting).

As Event Messaging (Platform as a Product) team, we will unlock the full value of event driven architecture and enable a cohesive, yet personal experience to our IKEA customers, by providing modern and intuitive platforms. Event Messaging is comprised of 4 different platforms including Event Mesh, Web/Event API Catalog and Enterprise Schema Registry, External Partner Portal. Web/Event API Catalog is one of the most important platforms which aims at unifying creation and management of API specifications across IKEA and act as a single source of truth. You will have a chance to work with a lot of great technologies, and we strive to stay up to date with the technology trends. Some examples of what we are currently working with are React JS, NodeJS, Python, Typescript, Google Cloud, Ali Cloud, Github, GraphQL, Apicurio Service Registry, Backstage, Terraform, Jenkins. Please see list of must haves below for more information. We are looking for passionate engineer with 7+ years of experience who is excited about building frontend applications and innovative ways of working! As a person you have a proven ability to develop high quality code using and applying good practices. You have a curious nature and actively acquire new knowledge, skills, champion new methods, digital systems and processes to improve performance. Doing so, will enable you to change direction based on new ideas, approaches and strategies. You will be empowered to work agile and through continuous improvement within the software engineering function. By encouraging simplicity, efficiency, ownership, accountability makes you easy to collaborate with others to achieve our common goals. To be successful as a Senior Software Engineer you have advanced training in computer science or similar experience through keeping up with current best practices in your areas of expertise. In addition, you have demonstrable experience in working in an Agile and DevOps environment and thrive on taking full accountability for the products and the customer experience. You get energized by delivering high quality software in an agile environment, with a focus on well-functioning software ecosystems, democratic data, smart infrastructure and building a resilient foundation, which is all part of our Technology strategy. Technology Stack: (Must Have) o Experience as a Senior Frontend Engineer o Proficiency in front end with React 18 and Angular 17 o Familiarity with reactive programming and asynchronous programming o Proficiency in CSS preprocessors with advanced tools like Tailwind CSS and JSS o Proficiency in Node.Js would be a plus. o Strong knowledge of GIT including advanced git commands and Jenkins o Hands-on experience with Dockers o Familiar with Event Driven Architecture, Synchronous / Asynchronous APIs, OpenTelemetry o Should have knowledge in Google Cloud Provider (GCP) o Collaborative tools like Jira, Confluence, Git issues o CI/CD tools like Github actions, containerisation and serverless systems like Docker, Kubernetes, GCP Cloud Run o Proficiency in end-to-end testing with Cypress and other frontend test frameworks o Familiar with Application Security A day in your life with us As Senior Software Engineer, your main responsibilities will include you: o Being senior frontend engineer you will be accountable for delivering quality software quickly, reliably and safely to production, and understanding the customer impact and experience of your contribution o Working in agile teams and across the capability areas, contributing to the development and maintenance of products and solutions, community practices at the core of your delivery o Applying and adhere to good practice software engineering practices (e.g. DRY principles, TDD and BDD, continuous integration, automated tests, pair programming, code reviews, clean code practices) within an agile/iterative development approach o Providing support and guidance as needed to other developers within the development team encouraging good practices, as well as creating an environment based on psychological safety o Contributing to the continuous development of standards against which software development should take place as well as exploring and bring in new technologies and tools to boost innovation and development productivity o Working closely together with other software engineers and cross functions to produce all required design specifications and ensure that digital solutions work together and fulfil business needs. o Must have mentored junior software engineer and help them grow. o Should have proven experience of product discovery ways of working which includes conducting experiments, reaching out to customers and conducting regular townhalls. Together as a team We believe that you, me and the team, believe in a greater purpose and a space to innovate. We believe that true innovation comes from co-creation and how we dare to fail. We share our failures and dare to try and fail. We do not believe in toil and automation is our mantra!

One brand, many companies, and many, many people that s us in a nutshell. Spread all over the world, we have a passion for home furnishing and an inspiring shared vision: to create a better everyday life for the many people. This, together with our straightforward business idea, shared values, and a culture based on the spirit of togetherness, guides us in everything we do. To offer a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low, that as many people as possible will be able to afford them. To meet the needs of our customers we have a unique business model and value chain. It includes product development, design, supply, manufacture and sales. And of course, it starts and ends with our customers. How the function contributes to the business of IKEA: Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the innovation, development, and implementation of high-quality materials that meet product specifications and customer expectations while focusing on process improvements that increase manufacturing efficiency and reduce waste. How the job contributes to the purpose of the function: The Production Engineer is part of the business team and work towards the suppliers to develop and secure the running range, production process, handling of quality deviations and secure compliance to all IKEA requirements. Job description Job specific key tasks and responsibilities: Evaluate potential new supplier s production facilities and quality systems. Secure implementation of specifications, product requirements, compliance to product requirements at Suppliers Quality audits participate on setting of the audit plan, preparation, gap analysis and gap closing. Assess production risks and strive towards stable processes. Informed and accountable for Supplier quality performance and provide feedback from a customer perspective. Request specific articles from PCS for spot checks. Conduct spot checks in DWP. Manage compliance deviations - agree and confirm causing party, root cause analysis incl containment, corrective and preventive actions. Handle safety alarms, investigate responsible parties, and implement corrective actions. Address corrective actions for various claims and quality issues. Undertake corrective improvement actions based on KPI analyses. Support PTE with corrective actions related to product adaptation. Continuously challenge supplier production processes and share best practices and good examples. Collaborate with Suppliers to create action plans (APL) Product Development - News, Moves, Improves Support PTE in the Development phase with production knowledge and Supplier input Manage implementation with support from PTE - verifying measurement systems (MSA) and production capability on CTQs. Manage information flow to/from IKEA and Suppliers, for example labels follow up, consumption, technical data, benchmarks. Very good knowledge of production processes and technologies Very good knowledge of IKEA requirements, standards and test methods Very good at evaluate the suppliers technical capability and Quality performance to produce the IKEA product(s) Good knowledge of Democratic design and customer needs and expectations regarding function, customer friendliness and products critical to quality (CTQ) Good knowledge of Quality assurance set up including cost calculation and materials. Good knowledge of Lean production methods and tools (Root cause, FMEA, fishbone etc) Good knowledge IKEA documentation system (e.g. PDOC and CONNECT) Understanding of IKEA Strategic Landscape, IKEA Business model for growth and key processes (e.g. PDP, SDP, DPOP) and IKEA Purchasing Manual Understanding of relevant Category Plans and Total Cost. Genuinely interested in understanding the reality of production and continuous improvements Result oriented, high energy and self-driven way of working to deliver better products for the many people by working together with suppliers and in IKEA. Sense of urgency and a never compromise attitude towards quality. Eager to actively search for information and continuously learn from good examples and mistakes. Interest and drive to build trust and partnership to reach common goals Process oriented with good analytical skills and a structured approach. Ability to lead projects and implementation to secure product quality and customer satisfaction for a reasonable price. Capability to build trust and relationships, for long- term business partnership by act in reality. Engage and motivate people by sharing experiences and coaching others. Ability to make decisions and solve problems with a holistic view; always act with the customer, supplier and total IKEA in mind. Good communication skills in English both written and verbal Key previous experience and skills needed before the job can be taken up: Experience in production environment and/or production process development. Experience of relevant production technologies and materials. Lean Manufacturing methods and tools (FMEA, RCA, fish bone, 5 why etc.). Understanding of customers needs and expectations towards the key and secondary functions of different products (e.g. safety, durability, ergonomics etc.). Has a good balance between overall view and details and ability to understand standards. Share and live IKEA values. Experience of industrial production conditions and Lean manufacturing Knowledge about Total Quality Management University degree in Engineering or corresponding Experience to work in production with a process-oriented environment. Previous experience as Process or Production Engineer in manufacturing Good knowledge about continuous improvements Project Management skill Track record of delivering excellent results in previous position Good understanding of purchasing teams and suppliers daily operational activities Understanding of IKEA business model and total cost approach in IKEA Knowledge of IKEA value chain Competence around Quality tools Good understanding of IKEA requirements Knowledge of IKEA relevant processes (e.g. PDP, SDP DPOP) This position will be based in Bangalore, India. Traveling is a part of the assignment since our Engineers work closely with our suppliers. The selection process will take place continuously, so please send in your application in English as soon as possible but latest May 21 ,2025 . Please note that we don t accept applications through email . Please note that the selection process will take place continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidate. So don t delay, please send us your application as soon as possible . Please note that we don t accept application through email. All applications must be submitted through Smart Recruiters system. Please note that Inter-IKEA co-workers will be prioritised in this recruitment. We are an equal opportunity employer: At IKEA, we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to providing coworkers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage individualism and invite you to come join our team and be yourself with us! We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

As a person you are passionate about people, business, IKEA s purpose and continuously driving better performance. You are energized by increasing customer value, driving business growth, and contributing to overall success and results through people as well as motivated by leading and developing people. You have knowledge in the following areas: Academic degree in engineering or equivalent Several years of experience at management level working with engineering design in construction Experience within the retail sector is an advantage Ability to communicate confidently and clearly in English Human resources: Knowledge of how to plan, attract, grow, deploy, reward and support co-workers & leaders and their careers in IKEA Change management: Knowledge of how to create and implement change initiatives and manage stakeholders in Ingka. Project management: Knowledge of how to initiate, plan, execute, control and close a project. Construction management: Knowledge of how to initiate, plan, organize, execute and manage the construction of Ingka properties according to the latest Ingka standards Design management: Knowledge on setting up, organisation, management and follow-up the design of Ingka Properties through out the project development Technical Due Diligence: Knowledge of Due Diligence methods and tools on technical evaluation, cost evaluation and risk assessment Sustainable construction and building performance: Knowledge of principles of energy, water, emissions and waste management in a construction project in order to keep the environmental impact to a minimum; included the knowledge of energy modelling and life cycle cost evaluation Sustainable construction: Knowledge about BREEAM and LEED including evaluation of low impact construction materials Construction materials and engineering solutions: Knowledge of different construction materials and engineering solutions, suitability in accordance with price, functionality, durability and otherwise pros and cons Software relevant for Construction: Knowledge of tools for timeline management (e.g. MS Project), document management (e.g CAD manual, Projectplace, Hummingbird), design management (e.g. AutoCad for 2D or Revit, Navisworks fro 3D), and other common software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point) Cost control: Knowledge of how to implement a budget starting from the Land IR, till the final cost estimate and later on the CFU (Cost Follow Up); included the knowledge of appropriate tools, Cost Groups, cost benchmarking and how to recognize and prevent any deviation Permission process: Knowledge of local and national authority permission process in regards to design and construction activities throughout the project development, included the knowledge of processes, ways of working, rules etc. Construction market, development & trends: Knowledge of the local and national construction standards, codes and rules, including their cost drivers and structures. Construction HSE (Health, Safety and Environment): Knowledge of how to create a safe construction site and environment for all the site people that is compliant with IKEA Way of Working (IWAY) and national safety and environment standards. Property safety: Knowledge of requirements (company specific and local/national) in providing a structurally safe property, equipped with life safety & property protection systems (e.g. fire protection systems) Quality management in construction: Knowledge of internal requirements, methods and tools to set up and secure quality during design and construction work throughout the project development and during the warranty period (post-project) Construction contracts and legal issues: Knowledge of Ingka and local construction and design contract types, with their relevant attachment, included a basic knowledge of the most common legal issues and claims, throughout the project development and during the warranty period (post-project) Networking: Builds and maintains a system of strategic business connections. Planning and organizing: Coordinates and directs activities (incl. virtual) to help achieve business objectives. Leading others: Demonstrates general leadership ability and effectiveness Driving performance: Provides guidance and feedback to maximize performance of individual and/or groups Processing information: Gathers, organizes, and analyses digital and other sources of information in an objective manner. Quality focus: Strives to meet quality standards and produce quality work products. Driving innovation: Stimulates creative ideas and perspectives that add value Your responsibilities Support the Construction business in the cluster related to engineering / technical / architectural aspects in order to deliver safe, compliant, sustainable and innovative property solutions. Provide technical know-how based on current Ingka standards and national best practice in order to deliver safe, compliant, sustainable and innovative property solutions. Lead the development in the Cluster on how to engage with designers in order to continuously find cost efficient and innovative design process by optimizing the delivery of our partners and stakeholder s competence and knowledge into the project design. Work and engage closely with Construction Manager and Construction Project Managers to optimize, innovate and develop the best for project methods for design-construct interaction. Lead and coordinate all Engineering work developed in the Cluster and align implementation and communication of those activities with internal and external stakeholders, including supporting the projects within the current key competence areas: 1. Structural and Architectural Design 2. Fire and Risk Engineering 3. HVAC Systems and Energy Modelling 4. Electrical Systems 5. LCC & LCA calculations 6. Technical Solutions and Innovations for PPP & BREEAM Design Management: Procurement, Development and Coordination Support Construction colleagues in regards of technical / engineering / architectural aspects. Co-ordinate and maintaining the cluster knowledge-base regarding Ingka requirements and local/national code requirements relating to the design and construction of Ingka buildings. Maintain and secure up-to-date awareness and understanding of all frameworks, guideline and initiatives issued by Group Real Estate, and ensure these are communicated to Construction Project Managers and external partners as needed. Provide support to the project development phase in terms of engineering and architectural matters. Evaluate the technical aspects of new construction techniques and follow the national development feedback, and increase the technical knowledge of FM co-workers. Support Construction Project Managers in the work to: Clarify all Ingka requirements, standards and guidelines Selection process of external consultants Detailed architectural and engineering design Negotiate alternative technical solutions during the tender phase of IKEA projects. Managing the quality control of the design and construction work Ensure satisfactory commissioning, testing, training and hand-over of the technical and building systems to Facility Management co-workers Manage and develop the team s competence, performance and succession planning Create an environment where the IKEA culture is strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customer Together as a team As engaged, open minded and curious experts in all parts of the real estate business we take responsibility for the real estate business at Ingka Group as a trustworthy, appreciated and wanted business partner. We secure new and maintain existing physical locations in order to meet the needs of the many people. We provide strategic insight based on our knowledge and understanding of the Ingka real estate portfolio. We take the lead in delivering safe, compliant, sustainable and innovative property solutions with Democratic design and life cycle cost on top of our mind. We actively maintain and secure that our properties are kept in relevant shape for the business. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: At IKEA we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to providing coworkers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage individualism and invite you to come join our team and be yourself with us! We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

A design-based education. Visual competence with a keen eye for aesthetics. Customer-focused mindset. Ability to generate new ideas and concepts. A passion for home furnishing, retailing, design and how people live at home. Ability to draw, visualise and present an idea. Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment. Enthusiastic about assignments and working with others in a team. Good attention to detail. Practical hands-on approach to work. Basic communication skills in English. Computer proficient with knowledge and experience of using relevant software (e.g. AutoCad). Experience of working with visual merchandising in a retail environment. Your responsibilities Use visual merchandising competence to strengthen the uniqueness of the IKEA identity in range presentation solutions in the store by working with store layout, range presentation and vitality. Actively contribute to the department action plan with initiatives that will grow the business and support long-term profitability and execute the agreed plans in close co-operation with other functions. Use the knowledge of peoples needs and dreams in the local market to plan and implement relevant, inspiring, affordable and commercial range presentation solutions that reflect a wide variety of styles, price levels, meet the many individual tastes and exceed our visitors expectations. Keep visitors in mind when working on the shop floor, minimise disruption and remain aware at all times of the importance of safety and the visual impact for visitors. Respect routines and responsibilities, work together with the Com&In team and other functions, act quickly to exploit commercial opportunities and understand the impact of actions on the financial results. Secure high quality, simplicity, efficiency and cost consciousness in planning and implementing all range presentation solutions by applying national directions and using global tools, proven solutions and best practices. Actively contribute to gathering insights about store layout and range presentation and translating this knowledge into relevant and inspiring store solutions that will support a convenient shopping experience and reflect the local needs of life at home. Stay up to date with knowledgeable about home furnishing, retailing and trends in order to generate creative directions that inspire and surprise visitors with a strong visual impression.

1. Significant experience of working as an interior designer. 2. Possess an interior design-based education. 3. Proven success in leading creative processes and creating a trustful environment. 4. Visual competence with a keen eye for aesthetics. 5. A passion for home furnishing, design and how people live at home. 6. Experience of working in a fast retail environment. 7. Proven customer-focused mindset. 8. Demonstrate clear communication skills, i.e. the ability to explain verbally concepts and visual interpretation. 9. Set and implement action plans, set expectations, provide clear direction and follow up goals. 10. Ability to prioritise and organise work and the work of others in order to make the most efficient use of time available and meet agreed goals and deadlines. 11. Good communication skills in English. 12. Experience of problem solving. 13. Computer proficient with knowledge and experience of using relevant software (e.g. AutoCad). 14. Retail and home furnishing experience. 15. Managerial experience of leading co-workers. 16. Experience of working with interior design in a retail environment. Your responsibilities Lead and manage a team of Interior Design co-workers and inspire and challenge them to strenghten the uniqueness of the IKEA identity in range presentation and home furnishing solutions in room settings, homes, vignettes and sales support areas. Be responsible for gathering and translating insights from home visit interviews into locally relevant, functional, aesthetic and commercial home furnishing solutions that exceed customer expectations and reflect home furnishing the IKEA way. Lead a team of Interior Design co-workers in creating the store Showroom matrix that reflects a wide variety of styles, living situations and price levels that create a good tempo with distinct visual impressions. Secure that interior designers execute home furnishing solutions with high quality, simplicity, cost-effectiveness and efficiency using global tools and best practices. Maintain deep and up-to-date knowledge about home furnishing, retailing and trends in order to support the Com&In manager to facilitate workshops that generate creative directions that inspire and surprise visitors with strong visual impressions. Actively support in the development of the department action plan with interior design initiatives that are focused on growing the business and support long-term profitability and execute agreed plans together with the Com&In team and other functions. Be responsible for the recruitment and competence development of Interior Design co-workers and secure successor planning by constantly searching for potential candidates. Act quickly to exploit commercial opportunities and ensure the Interior Design co-workers understand the impact of Com&In actions on the financial results. Ensure the team always keep visitors in mind, disruption is minimised and communicate changes when working on the shop floor. Actively contribute in the national Interior Design Managers network and share national directions and global tools with the Interior Design co-workers in the stores.