Deputy Sales Manager, IKEA Ostrava

We are looking for a strong leader who can combine commercial thinking with a passion for home furnishing and customer experience. As a Deputy Sales & Com-In Manager, you will play a key role in driving business performance, creating inspiring shopping experiences and leading teams towards sustainable growth.

This position offers a unique development opportunity and is designed as a succession role with the long-term objective of taking over the Sales & Com-In Manager position in the future. You will work closely with the management team, develop your leadership capabilities and gradually take on broader responsibilities across both the Sales and Communication & Interior Design functions.

Who You Are

• You are passionate about customers, home furnishing and creating a better everyday life at home.• You have a strong commercial mindset and a proven ability to turn opportunities into results.• You enjoy combining creativity with business thinking.• You have experience leading and developing teams.• You are inspiring, motivating and confident in leading people through change and development.• You have strong analytical skills and make data-driven decisions while keeping the customer at the center.• You are an excellent communicator and collaborator who can build strong relationships across functions.• You communicate confidently in both English and Czech, written and spoken. • Experience or education in design, visual merchandising, interior design or retail management is considered an advantage.

Your responsibilities

• Strengthen IKEA's position as the leader in Life at Home in the local market.• Contribute to the development and execution of commercial strategies that drive sustainable sales growth and profitability.• Identify and maximize business opportunities based on customer insights, market trends and performance analysis.• Secure a consistent and positive customer experience throughout the store.• Inspire customers by presenting the IKEA home furnishing offer through strong visual merchandising, store communication and range presentation.• Support the planning and execution of store layout, commercial activities and communication solutions that strengthen the IKEA brand and business goals.• Work cross-functionally with other departments to develop and implement business plans, priorities and improvements.• Lead, coach, motivate and develop co-workers within Sales and Com-In, creating a high-performing and collaborative culture.• Take an active role within the management team and contribute to the overall success of the store.• Ensure the implementation of agreed priorities and share best practices across the organization.

What we offer

• First and foremost, a pleasant working environment and great colleagues.• 25 days of annual leave, increasing to a total of 30 days after five years of service.• Weekend premium pay of 50% and public holiday premium pay of 100%.• An annual contribution of CZK 10,000 towards public transport or Flexi Pass benefits.• Great breakfasts, lunches, and dinners at discounted prices. Free coffee, tea, and soft drinks throughout the day.• Contribution towards a Multisport card.• A 15% employee discount on all IKEA products.• We focus on workplace ergonomics to make work as comfortable as possible for our employees.• Access to the online medical advisory service uLekare.cz, including doctor appointment booking and preventive care support.• Support in challenging life situations through the HELP program.• Opportunities for further development and career growth.