Commercial Activity Leader

Company Description

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

Job Description

•You ensure vitality in our stores in all media by working closely across the commercial team.
• Optimising campaigns, activities and the commercial calendar to increase visitation.
• Use knowledge of our markets and competitors to secure a range mix that is appropriate for our
national market therefore maximising our competitive advantage and widening our customer
base.
• I choose and present the IKEA range to reflect its width and depth in order to inspire and satisfy
our visitors’ different tastes.
• I see the stores through the eyes of my customers and give constructive, honest feedback to my
store commercial activity leaders on how they can improve the shopping experience for our
customers.
• Leading & evaluating the planning process for my country, co-operating with and influencing our
selling units to maximise the commercial opportunities by selecting and communicating
products effectively to grow sales and generate more visits.
• Knowing our range, global/national priorities, volume commitments, local market and
competition, using this information to contribute to the country business plan and commercial
calendar.
• Proactively working with the commercial calendar, co-ordinating all national campaigns, activities
and products with high commercial potential, including Market-specific (Free Range), planning
well in advance to secure availability and communicating these plans.
• Secure volumes in line with IKEA business rules, working closely with logistics and supply.
• Identify & develop new commercial potential through attractive activities, events & campaigns

Qualifications

No specific & as long have relevant Sales Experience

Additional Information

Please apply by June 12th