Shopkeeper
Publication date:
09 October 2024Workload:
100%Contract type:
Unlimited employment- Place of work:London
IKEA Oxford Street is excited to welcome a commercially focused Shopkeeper to join the team. You will be working at IKEA Hammersmith for your first months of training and then IKEA Oxford Street once opened.
Being a Shopkeeper combines strategic thinking, team development, and a passion for creating an exceptional home furnishing shopping experience. If you have what it takes to leverage your commercial edge to boost sales in a new store, this is the perfect role for you!
WHAT WE OFFER
• The Start Date of employment will be: 3rd November 2024
• Starting Salary of £30,000 per annum, based on competence and experience.
• 39 hours working 5 days out of 7, including evenings and alternate weekends
• 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
• Season Ticket Transport Loan - We care about the planet and encourage sustainable commuting to our stores with a 15% subsidised transport loan of your annual transport fare.
• End-of-year gift – As a thank you in December every Co-worker receives a gift!
..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
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
• Experience in driving growth in a leadership role, within the retail sector is essential.
• You love sales, have a passion for home furnishing and a desire to lead and motivate your own team with your energetic leadership style.
• You thrive on the buzz of helping customers have an exceptional experience and are a true customer advocate who provides rapid solutions with a smile on your face.
• You have the ability to make things happen with your commercial edge by championing flexibility, speed and simplicity.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
• Develop your team and ensure succession is in place while taking responsibility for your department goals and objectives. Actively promote the IKEA social and environmental commitment.
• Being an expert in your home furnishing business area to build strong relationships with customers throughout their researching, planning, and purchasing journey.
• Make sure the store is immaculate, fully stocked, and that the IKEA product range is displayed in an inspiring way for customers.
• Acting quickly on commercial opportunities and customer feedback, as well as keeping an active eye on competition, supply, and performance analysis.
• Ensure the team have the right number of co-workers in the right place at the right time to ensure your co-workers are ready and available to meet our customers.
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.
Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many
RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION
If you have any special requirements during the interview process, please let us know as soon as possible.
First step, please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
Second step, if successful you will be invited to an interview with one of our hiring managers.
Come see things a little differently with us and be part of creating a better everyday life for the many.
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