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IKEA · 1 day ago

Retail Team Leader

IKEA is a global leader in home furnishings, and they are seeking a Retail Team Leader for their new small-format store concept. The role involves overseeing daily operations, supervising a team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and enhancing the customer experience while driving sales and profitability.

FurnitureHome DecorRetailShopping

Responsibilities

Be responsible for day-to-day operations and for supervising a team of co-workers
Respond to safety and security incidents, including after-hours alarms, ensuring reports, root cause analysis, and follow-up. Serve on the Crisis Management Team, coordinating with local emergency responders and leadership as needed
Develop and retain a diverse, skilled team through effective hiring, onboarding, and talent development. Create growth plans, manage performance, and delegate responsibilities to ensure team readiness and succession
Ensure the unit is always fully stocked, well-maintained, and merchandised to IKEA standards. Oversee equipment functionality and compliance with all audit and legal requirements
Lead efficient logistics by balancing inbound and outbound volume, ensuring space, equipment, and staffing needs are met. Drive product quality, stock accuracy, and merchandising to support a seamless omni-channel customer experience
Enhance the customer experience by building co-worker system competence, ensuring proper access levels, and maintaining fully equipped, well-covered work areas during operating hours
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and security regulations in coordination with Risk & Compliance and Field Safety partners. Train co-workers on the IKEA Code of Conduct and relevant internal and local requirements through regular audits
Collaborate across the unit to minimize product damage and related costs. Act as gatekeeper for damaged items, determining repurposing solutions and supporting IOS quality claims
Partner with Anchor Units to seize commercial opportunities, and drive sales and long-term profitability by understanding customers, the local market, and competition

Qualification

First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationForklift Driver CertificationFood Handlers CardRetail Management ExperienceBudget ManagementTeam Leadership ExperienceCustomer Solutions Planning

Required

First Aid Certification required
CPR - CPR certification required
Forklift Driver Certification required
Powered Mobile Handling Equipment Operator / Trainer License, varying depending on the location
Food Handlers Card required
3-5 years of external retail management or 3 years of internal leadership experience
Experience managing, leading and developing a team, preferably in a retail, commercial, hospitality, and/or food environment
Experience meeting agreed budgets and goals and working on plans over several years
Ability to plan and design solutions for customers (i.e. storage solutions, kitchens, Bath, etc.)

Benefits

Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
KinderCare tuition discount
Retirement and bonus plans
Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
Pet insurance program
Education assistance and learning programs
Safety shoe reimbursement
24/7 telehealth visits
Dental and vision plans
Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
A fun and inclusive work environment

Company

IKEA Systems offers a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Selwyn Crittendon
CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer
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Murali Iyer
Chief Financial Officer
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