Can you really reach out to the whole world, creating a better everyday life for the many people? In Älmhult, Sweden you can. Älmhult is home to IKEA of Sweden. Here the IKEA range is developed and made available to customers all over the world. We offer only products we love which is a wide range of well- designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them. That is our promise, and we do this every day with great passion and energy.

You will work in a vibrant culture where your ideas are heard, where there is opportunity to learn new skills and where the goal always is “to create a better everyday life for the many people”. We give down-to-earth, straightforward people the possibility to grow, both as individuals and in their professional roles.

We are now looking for another great contributor to people’s life at home in the form of a Range Manager in Business Area Bedroom!

We are 110 home furnishing enthusiasts who develop beautiful, functional and innovative products affordable for the many people.
The Bedroom is an essential part of everyday life at home. It is a place we rest and recharge, it’s also where we can fully be ourselves, and with our treasured belongings.
We use democratic design to make sure we have an offer that attracts the many – good function, quality, sustainability, form and a low price So, are you ready to create a better everyday life for the many with us?

The journey ahead in Bedroom is very exciting. One of our biggest and most unique opportunities is to create a deep and personal connection between a better home and a better everyday life.
On this journey our Range Manger is a vital enabler. As Range Manager you will be right in the centre of our business and most of all our product development, taking part in creating what IKEA is all about; our product range.
Together with a team of Product Design Developers you will translate IKEA Range & Supply's strategy into range goals and ultimately into strengthening our range offer.
Creating the IKEA range requires an holistic strategic capability plus an eye for the details, as well as creativity and a thorough understanding of people’s life at home and their different needs.

To achieve this, each Business Area has a Range Manager, who leads to process of turning IKEA Range & Supply's range strategy into a range for the specific business area.
The Range Manager functions as a leader and sounding board for the team of Product Design Developers and ensures (in cooperation with the Range matrix) the IKEA overall range direction.

The role as Range Manager will consist of:
• Developing the range according to IKEA´s identity and ensure that the business grows.
• Overall responsibility for keeping a high professional level of Range & Product design development within the BA
• Interpret and translate the "IKEAS Range and design direction" into a range plan for the Business Area and guide the Product Design Developers in the right direction.
• Personnel and competence development responsibility for the Product Design Developers.

About you:
The Range Manager is a senior position within IKEA of Sweden. This means that at the same time as we offer you a challenging and rewarding position with us, there are a few things we require of you.
Since you will be leading and inspiring our Product Design Developers, experience from product development is needed. Knowledge, experience and passion for home furnishing, design, style and trends are definitely a must.
We love what we do and we need you to as well. A minimum of five years of leading professionals in a preferably global company is required and you need to have solid IKEA knowledge.

On a more personal level you have a genuine interest in people and their life at home. Our customers’ homes are where our products come to life and where we learn the most about them.
Further, learning is a keyword at IKEA and we hope you enjoy learning from and working in a constantly changing, constantly developing environment. Our company is a dynamic, growing net of people so you need to be a great communicator
and talented at creating strong working relationships and connections.

You have an understanding of the IKEA pipeline, the development process and the basics of the Trading and Retail organisations within IKEA.
You are a natural leader with a clear and defined leadership profile. We ask you to be many things; a sounding board for the Product Design Developers, a visionary and a strong leader.
Even more, you need to be a motivator and a source of inspiration to others. And naturally we also need you to be communicative and expressive, while staying well organized and focused.
And of course, you speak and write English fluently!
We offer you a position in a fast paced, truly global environment with an endless supply of challenges.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact BA manager Joachim Lindqvist (Joachim.lindqvist@ikea.com)
For questions regarding the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact, Rasika Carlsson, at +46 709 624434.
We are look forward to receiving your application in English. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously so do not delay, send in your application today!

Last day to apply is 3rd of April 2019.