We are looking for a Planning Studio Manager to lead our new Planning & Order Point in Waterford.
Do you enjoy motivating a team and are interested in design? Consider the role of Planning Studio Manager and guide a skilled team focused on creating beautiful kitchens, wardrobes, and multimedia units. Your leadership will inspire creativity and turn every design dream into a delightful reality.
WHAT WE OFFER
• This role offers a salary of €53,000 per annum, based on competence & experience. • 39 hours working 5 days per week, shifts will include evenings and alternative weekend working. • We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.
WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS
Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.
• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers. • Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans.
..as well so much more! https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310#bc37fdd0-4ea1-11ec-94a5-4b383d67a8f9
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
• You have been responsible for a team for a minimum of two years. • You enjoy exploring new ways of working promoting and encouraging change within your team as a way to secure long term growth. • You are skilled at building trust and communicating clearly with different people in various situations. • You can work both strategically and operationally using flexibility and simplicity to accomplish tasks. • You have a customer first mindset that you use to inspire your team, ensuring that the customer experience is in focus in everything they do.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
• Ensuring that the store works ethically and in compliance with internal regulations and external laws in relation to risk, safety and security, environment, property, facilities and food safety. • You will monitor and analyse staff costs ensuring the unit has the right staffing levels used in the most cost-efficient way, meeting staff cost budgets, managing the effective use of staffing resource continuously evaluating and improving this. • You will promote a positive customer experience in the Planning & Order point by ensuring co-workers work to build trust between the customer and the brand. • You work with the main store to ensure the Planning & Order Point is locally relevant, using appropriate range presentation and communication. • You will analyse the sales performance of the Planning & Order Point and use any findings to create action plans to improve. • You will support your co-worker in becoming skilled and knowledgeable, recognise their contributions and work with them to identify and develop succession. • You will be part of the unit duty management team, key holder and Emergency Response Group member responsible for the safety and security of the co-workers, customers and the Planning & Order Point premises.
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. We are a equal opportunities employer.
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 with your application so we can get to know you better. • Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face-to- face interview.
We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.
For any advice or support, email gemma.hewitt@inkga.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!
