Chapter Area Manager Core Business Franchise

You see things a little differently. So do we.

We offer positions that challenge your skills and inspire you to grow. Come see things a little differently with us. Inter IKEA Systems B.V. is the franchisor and the owner of the IKEA Concept, including the IKEA trademarks.

In Core Business Franchise we are enabling the future success of IKEA by offering an omnichannel IKEA Concept which is attractive, competitive and profitable, implemented and followed-up together with all IKEA trademark users.

In IKEA Expansion, we:
Lead one way of expanding to capture the potential in all existing and new IKEA markets.
Provide a menu of digital and physical IKEA Customer Meeting Points.
Secure strong and mutually respected franchisee relations.
We offer an open working environment where everyone feels comfortable to experiment, try new ways and dare to ask: “What if…?” And we offer possibilities for you to develop yourself and your career globally. Read more about us at franchisor.IKEA.com. Find IKEA jobs here.

 

 

About you

We are looking for a positive business leader who is passionate about creating value in an omnichannel environment. Ideally, you have more than 5 years’ global experience in a senior management role from multiple IKEA retail operations.

We believe that you are someone who can build relationships, connect well with people and ideas, and hold things together even when they get complex or unclear.  You enjoy working in a high paced environment and you have a proven ability to bring structure to a difficult setting. You are comfortable in making effective decisions based on sound judgement, priorities, and business values.

Excellent communication, navigating the complexities of the IKEA business and technology landscape are some of the given qualities you bring with you. You also possess a solid understanding of IKEA franchise system coupled with familiarity of the agile framework and practices. We trust that you are a people leader with a strong focus in growing people and business.

Your curious nature helps you to actively acquire new knowledge and skills, using them to champion new methods and processes to lead, inspire and motivate people. And you are passionate about enabling ‘a better everyday life’ through technology and digital innovation.

About us

Our vision, to create a better everyday life for the many people, influences everything we do. It is a vision that lives in the everyday efforts of all co-workers, all over the world. 

Fulfilling the IKEA vision requires a strong, efficient, and sustainable business setup. That is why it is built on a franchise system. The IKEA Franchisor, Inter IKEA Systems B.V., is the worldwide owner of the IKEA Concept and has the responsibility to ensure that the IKEA Concept stays attractive and competitive while enabling growth and a profitable business for IKEA franchisees.

Retail Operation Solutions & Support is an integral part of Core Business Franchise and consists of a team of people with passion for retail and competence in business and technology. We are moving into a new chapter with an ambition to provide IKEA retailers with a set of digital products and services that are integrated into IKEA value chain and supporting the omnichannel IKEA Concept. We call this the Retail Package and it covers key capabilities for retail operations.

Take time to explore the IKEA Franchise system here, and read more about us here.

About the role

As a Chapter Area Manager, you will secure and create overall competence development and resource plan within the Retail Operation Solutions & Support organisation. One of your primary responsibilities is to establish chapters of competent and high performing team to form our newly minted product-oriented organisation.

You will lead the development of the right competencies, principles, standards, and frameworks related to the Chapter area across product teams and leadership areas to deliver functional excellence. You will Initiate, develop, and cultivate working relationships with product and platform development areas and service teams. As part of the management team, additionally you play a vital part in breaking down overall IKEA strategies and movements to a clear and strategic direction for the Retail Package.

 

Recruiting, attracting, and securing resources are part of your most important responsibilities to ensure there is expertise to develop and execute the digital Product roadmap, including improving visibility of IKEA’s digital product development activities. Professional development of the chapter area is instrumental in the success of the product team.
This is a full-time role (40 hours per week) located in Malmö, Sweden.  There may be some international travel required for this role. You will report to the ROSS Manager.  

May 4th, 2021, is the closing date to apply for this role. Please send your application – CV and motivation – in English and tell us why you would be a good fit. We look forward to hearing from you! 
A few more details for you

This is a full-time role (40 hours per week) located in Malmö, Sweden.  There may be some international travel required for this role. In the interim, you will report to the ROSS  Manager.

May 5th,2022 is the closing date to apply for this role. Please send your application – CV and motivation – in English and tell us why you would be a good fit. We look forward to hearing from you!