We are looking for a strong leader who can combine commercial thinking with a passion for home furnishing and customer experience. As a Deputy Sales & Com-In Manager, you will play a key role in driving business performance, creating inspiring shopping experiences and leading teams towards sustainable growth.
This position offers a unique development opportunity and is designed as a succession role with the long-term objective of taking over the Sales & Com-In Manager position in the future. You will work closely with the management team, develop your leadership capabilities and gradually take on broader responsibilities across both the Sales and Communication & Interior Design functions.
Who You Are
• You are passionate about customers, home furnishing and creating a better everyday life at home. • You have a strong commercial mindset and a proven ability to turn opportunities into results. • You enjoy combining creativity with business thinking. • You have experience leading and developing teams. • You are inspiring, motivating and confident in leading people through change and development. • You have strong analytical skills and make data-driven decisions while keeping the customer at the center. • You are an excellent communicator and collaborator who can build strong relationships across functions. • You communicate confidently in both English and Czech, written and spoken. • Experience or education in design, visual merchandising, interior design or retail management is considered an advantage.
Your responsibilities
• Strengthen IKEA's position as the leader in Life at Home in the local market. • Contribute to the development and execution of commercial strategies that drive sustainable sales growth and profitability. • Identify and maximize business opportunities based on customer insights, market trends and performance analysis. • Secure a consistent and positive customer experience throughout the store. • Inspire customers by presenting the IKEA home furnishing offer through strong visual merchandising, store communication and range presentation. • Support the planning and execution of store layout, commercial activities and communication solutions that strengthen the IKEA brand and business goals. • Work cross-functionally with other departments to develop and implement business plans, priorities and improvements. • Lead, coach, motivate and develop co-workers within Sales and Com-In, creating a high-performing and collaborative culture. • Take an active role within the management team and contribute to the overall success of the store. • Ensure the implementation of agreed priorities and share best practices across the organization.
What we offer
• First and foremost, a pleasant working environment and great colleagues. • 25 days of annual leave, increasing to a total of 30 days after five years of service. • Weekend premium pay of 50% and public holiday premium pay of 100%. • An annual contribution of CZK 10,000 towards public transport or Flexi Pass benefits. • Great breakfasts, lunches, and dinners at discounted prices. Free coffee, tea, and soft drinks throughout the day. • Contribution towards a Multisport card. • A 15% employee discount on all IKEA products. • We focus on workplace ergonomics to make work as comfortable as possible for our employees. • Access to the online medical advisory service uLekare.cz, including doctor appointment booking and preventive care support. • Support in challenging life situations through the HELP program. • Opportunities for further development and career growth.
