Are you a creative and strategic thinker with the ambition of delivering a new outstanding experience, as well as inspiring and surprising visitors through an exceptional visual impression?
If so, we encourage you to keep on reading! IKEA Sørlandet are currently seeking a dynamic Communication and Interior Design Manager - are we a match made in heaven?

IKEA Sørlandet is one of the largest stores in Norway, situated in one of the country's smallest markets, yet it holds bold and clear ambitions.! We see great opportunities for growth in a retail sector that is constantly evolving, especially in an omnichannel world. We are now looking for a team player who will both contribute with your specialist competence and challenge us as a team. Together, we will ensure great customer experiences, profitability, and long-term growth.

Your responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the store Communication and Interior Design team to use knowledge of IKEA home furnishing and people's life at home to grow the business.
• Be Partner of the Store Commercial Management Team to stimulate and increase interest in home furnishing for all co-workers in the store.
• Be the creative leader by initiating and facilitating workshops to generate creative directions, able to follow and anticipate the consumer trends.
• Secure vitality and seasonality in the store by creating and implementing a store commercial calendar together with the Store Commercial Management Team.
• Contribute with knowledge of people's Life at Home and consumer shopping behavior in the creation and implementation of the store business plan.
• Lead and challenge the Communication and Interior Design team to constantly take actions that exploit commercial opportunities both in the short and long term.

• You have a passion for leadership with at least 5 years of documented experience.
• You have a Bachelor's degree in Visual Merchandising, Graphic Design, or Interior Design is preferred; however, relevant work experience can compensate for the lack of formal education.
• You prioritize the work to meet the needs and expectations of store visitors and minimize disruption when working on the shop floor.
• You have strong project management experience.
• Proven experience in managing, inspiring, leading, and developing people and creative processes in a dynamic environment.
• You have an exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly when faced with operational challenges inherent to the retail industry.
• You have experience in working in a design-orientated role, managing, inspiring, leading and developing people and creative processes, visual competence, including a keen eye for aesthetics.
• You are curious, innovative, and driven by a desire to do things differently.

Recruitment process

To enable us to get to know you in the best way, we ask that you please include an up-to-date version of your CV with a cover letter.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with the hiring team.

If you have any questions regarding the role or around the recruitment process, please contact Laine Falch (Store Commercial Manager), laine.falch@ingka.ikea.com.