We’re looking for a Business Navigation Operations Manager to join our dynamic VAPS market in Queensland, where we operate two full-size IKEA stores and a CDC, with exciting ambitions for future expansion.
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, challenges conventional thinking, and brings a strong growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit.
If you’re someone who sees business opportunities everywhere, loves thinking outside the box, has a competitive mindset, and is passionate about driving business growth, while establishing efficient and effective Business Navigation Operations, then you might be exactly the person we’re looking for!
Come and join us on our exciting VAPS growth journey in sunny Queensland, Australia!
At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world, always guided by our cultures & values.
As Business Navigation & Operations Manager for the Queensland market, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
As Business Navigation & Operations Manager you are:
This position is based in Queensland and reports to the VAPS Market Manager.
Note: International relocation support is available for the right candidate. This is a unique opportunity to take on a broad market role across two stores, helping shape the future growth and omnichannel development of the Queensland market.
At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!
We need people like you!
At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!
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.
