Department Sales Manager

Ingka External; Exeter; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Department Sales Manager to lead a dynamic team at their Exeter location. In this role, you will be responsible for driving sales growth while ensuring a positive shopping experience for guests. Your leadership will inspire your team to meet sales targets and maintain high operational standards. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued. If you have a passion for home furnishings and a desire to grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing people in a commercial retail environment.
• Proven ability to deliver sales targets and organizational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure department goals align with country priorities and take action.
• Develop a successful team with knowledge of the range and IKEA services.

Skills

Sales Management

Leadership

Communication

Retail Operations

Job description

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• Job ID: 282274
• Date posted: 29/04/2025

Make millions of people look forward to going home!

Join IKEA Exeter as a Department Sales Manager and work collaboratively with your team to co-create the wonderful everyday with our guests!

If you're a proactive leader with demonstrated experience of driving sales growth within a commercial retail environment, have a passion for home furnishings, and are looking to grow your career with IKEA, this may be the perfect role for you!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Starting salary of £34,000 per annum dependent on skills and experiences.
• 39 hours a week, working 5 days over 7 (including 1 - 2 late shifts a week), including alternate weekends.
• We operate 7 days a week to meet the shopping needs of our guests, so this role will require availability to work during the day, late evenings, and full weekends.
• We are happy to discuss flexibility and your availability at interview.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

You bring at least three years of experience managing people in a commercial retail environment. A proactive and passionate leader, you will become an integral part of our sales management team, and you can demonstrate experience delivering to sales targets and organisational priorities. We believe it is important that you have a proactive mindset, collaborating with your team to steer your department and taking advantage of sales opportunities.

You lead through the IKEA Values, and can inspire those around you, which includes leading by example and delegating responsibilities where necessary. You work cross-functionally with other departments and, using your exceptional communication skills, can champion flexibility, speed, and simplicity.

You will be someone who believes in and can work in line with the IKEA Concept and Brand Identity.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Take responsibility for your department goals and ensure that your action plan aligns with the country priorities for your department in your store. Follow up and take action using proven solutions and good examples.
• Act quickly on commercial opportunities and ensure your shop is in excellent shape: clean, tidy, priced, and stocked.
• Develop a successful team with the right knowledge of the range and IKEA services, enabling them to provide an excellent shopping experience.
• Work with succession planning to identify talent and ensure the right number of competent co-workers are in the right place at the right time.

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

It takes diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognized for our diverse talents.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

If you have any special requirements during the interview process, please let us know as soon as possible.

1. Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
2. If successful, you will be invited to an interview with one of our hiring managers.

Prior to the interview, you will be asked to complete a task to present at your interview.

Interviews will be conducted between 16 - 19 May.

Come see things a little differently with us and be part of creating a Wonderful Workday.

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