Inter IKEA Group

Country Expansion Planning Leader (Selling)

Inter IKEA Group  •  Shanghai, CN (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

  • Knowledge of Retail Establishment Process
  • Knowledge of how to execute a cross-functional project
  • Knowledge of trends that influenc e home furnishing, retail design and communication to gain insight to a more appealing product presentation for customers in our retail environment
  • Knowledge about customers' living situations in different areas around the world as well as their needs in everyday life at home
  • Knowledge of methods for presenting the range and service range using store media, display techniques and store layout as commercial tools
  • Knowledge of how to steer the customer to relevant products or services
  • Knowledge of the IKEA visual and verbal identity (tone of voice) in order to facilitate the creation of commercial environment with a distinct brand impression
  • Knowledge of IKEA concept, brand objectives, values and vision
  • Knowledge of how to create and implement change initiatives and manage stakeholders in IKEA
  • Knowledge of the IKEA omnichannel shopping experience

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible to lead the planning of retail spaces, commercial layouts, home furnishing- and sales solutions including Food, according to global guidelines, tools, and best practices (based on Ingka requirements, Inter IKEA Retail Concept mandatories/commitments, standard solutions, and Common Retail Solutions) to maximize growth, optimize profitability, and secure inspirational solutions.
  • Contribute in building competence within planning, improve ways of working, share learnings, provide support and inspiration to strengthen the uniqueness of the IKEA identity and give guidance on the use of global tools, proven solutions, and best practices.
  • Responsible for rough/fine planning, budgets, capacity, and resources in expansion projects and secure local relevance, market/project requirements, strong commerciality and outstanding customer experience. Develop and create range presentations solutions that reflect a variety of styles, price levels, and life at home activities with seasonal relevance connected to commercial priorities.
  • Take a leading role within the project team and be a speaking partner towards global key stakeholders within Central Planning Hub, Retail Areas, and beyond to secure integration, maximized impact, high level of inspiration, and understanding about people's life at home. Responsible for applying directions/ priorities from global business owners.
  • Responsible to deliver local expansion projects within expected quality, time and budget, focused on low cost. Stay at the forefront of new solutions and contribute to the development of business opportunities to ensure latest developments are utilized.

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!

Inter IKEA Group

About Inter IKEA Group

ONE BRAND, MANY COMPANIES AND MANY, MANY PEOPLE

We’re a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people”.

How we realise this vision is based on our shared humanistic values. These values are the foundation of our work and our inclusive, open and honest culture where you can be yourself. Our culture is based on the spirit of togetherness, enthusiasm and fun. And we’re always looking for people who share our positive attitude and values.

IKEA unites thousands of co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners, all over the world, organised in a franchise system. It’s one brand but it reaches millions of hearts and homes.

ABOUT INTER IKEA GROUP

The purpose of Inter IKEA Group is to secure continuous improvement, development, expansion and a long life of the IKEA Concept. It has three core businesses: Franchise, Range & Supply and Industry.

• Inter IKEA Systems B.V. is the owner of the IKEA Concept and the worldwide IKEA franchisor. The assignment is to continuously develop the IKEA Concept and to ensure its successful implementation in existing and new markets. 11 different groups of companies own and operate IKEA sales channels under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. A large group of franchisees are owned & operated by INGKA Group. Inter IKEA Systems B.V. also assigns different IKEA companies to develop range, supply and communication.

• IKEA Range & Supply is responsible for developing and supplying the global IKEA range. This means working with the whole value chain: from the needs and wants of the many people, through product development and the sourcing of raw materials, to a product’s end-of-life.

• IKEA Industry is the largest producer of wooden furniture in the world and manufactures wood-based furniture for the IKEA product range. We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.

We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Delft, NL
Year Founded
1989
Website
ikea.com
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