Commercial Manager

We are looking for Commercial Managers
In IKEA Core Business Range, we are ready to put in the next gear of moving IKEA and making us better together. We have decided that we will focus, simplify and concentrate going forward by putting the product in the center – with a full focus on the core of our assignments.
Our business is about developing products, it’s at the center of all that we do, our daily job. We are looking for you, who love working with the IKEA range, are passionate about home furnishing and the business we’re in and enthusiastic about solving real needs in people’s homes. You will be important in our journey where we have decided to dare to be IKEA, optimize for relevance and have the best possible products at lowest possible price.
We are looking for Commercial Managers who are ready to take the commercial responsibility for one of the new Range Areas. As Commercial Manager you are accountable for maximizing growth opportunities through Sales, Range and Product Communication in the Range Area. You will collaborate across Range Areas and the Retail markets to secure growth, profitability, and a relevant commercial offer. Through the range you secure a strong IKEA brand over time, that inspires even more of the many people to create a better life at home.
You will report to the Range Area Manager and be a member of the Range Area Management team. You will be responsible for leading and developing the Commercial function including recruitments, development, performance management, retention and succession plans for co-workers in the team.
We are looking for stubborn enthusiasts, making IKEA relevant for the many through lowest price and best value for money. As Commercial Manager you ensure that the product range lives up to IKEA vision through range presentation and range and product communication. You are responsible to ensure that the IKEA retailers have the right pre-conditions to present, communicate and sell a relevant, unique and affordable offer supporting the IKEA Growth plan.
For the job as Commercial Manager you have:
The ability to think out of the box, work in the unknown and collaborate with partners in creating a better life at home
Commercial experience from leading the business, sales or marketing agenda from a country or HFB dimension or from comparable strategic position
Leading and developing both business and people comes naturally for you
Experience in working on a strategic level, translating long-term priorities into clearly and inspiring defined business objectives and steering all involved people towards achieving results
Understanding of the IKEA product development process and the meeting with the customer in an Omnichannel environment
Interest and drive to find common interests and agenda across Range Areas, to build trust and partnership to reach common goals

This is a permanent role based in Älmhult.
The Commercial Manager is crucial for developing our business, and we believe that your presence with the team and working majority of the time in the workplace is important.
Application and practicalities
To simplify and have good speed in the recruitment process, you apply for the role by uploading your CV in Smart Recruiters, including your answers to these three questions:
What do you believe is your contribution to this position?
What values and strengths will come through in your leadership?
How do you lead and create movement with both business and people?

Please keep your answers short and concise.
Everyone is welcome to apply. Apply no later than the 8th of January. Candidates with the best competence for the roles will be selected.