Sales Manager

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

Location

Southampton

Employment type

Full Time Permanent co-worker

Department

Sales & Commercial

Deadline

2026-11-16

Candidate profile (text) - Default language IKEA Southampton is now in its first year of being a VAPS market. We are looking for a Sales Manager with an entrepreneurial mindset who takes initiative and turns ideas into action, that can lead our Sales team and be an integral part of the commercial and steering team.

We are currently working on a focused commercial plan for the store as well as plans for penetrating the market and growing the market share.

WHAT WE OFFER

Starting salary £65,000 per annum based on competence and experience.

39 Hours working 5 days per week available including evenings and alternate weekends.

We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

• Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.
• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans.
• iBenefits – Rewards & discount portal.
• Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks
• ...as well so much more! https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310/

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE

• You have experience leading and managing a large team, ideally within a customer service or retail environment.
• You have a proven track record of developing and implementing short- and long-term action plans and consistently reaching performance goals within the agreed budgets.
• You are business-minded, result-driven, have well-developed analytical skills and know how to manage budgets and use departmental actions to affect profit and loss.
• You focus on coaching and developing your team members and use constructive feedback to manage and improve the performance of your team.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Leading and developing your team and their teams in an inspirational way that empowers them to perform their best and produce impressive business results.
• Ensuring that your team leaders have effective staff planning processes in place to meet our customers in an optimal way and increase sales results accordingly.
• Analyzing the qualitative and quantitative performance of your store to continuously improve the buying process and secure a consistent, seamless positive customer experience through all channels.
• Owning and delivering the commercial action plan for your store to increase sales and long-term profitability and reach the agreed sales and financial targets.
• Knowing your local market potential and working with your team and other functions to ensure your store is locally relevant throughout the different sales channels, following up your financial goals, KPIs and costs, and taking action on deviations.
• Making meaningful contributions to our sustainability mission by understanding IKEA’s social and environmental commitments.

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.

Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

Please attach an updated CV and cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face-to-face interview.

We understand not everyone will be selected, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

We are unable to handle applications made via email and encourage you to apply online as soon as possible as we reserve the right to unpublish early based on volume of applicants.

For any support or to be connected with the hiring team please email [email protected] and I will be happy to help!

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### Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.

At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.

Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

### What we all have in common

Living our values

Being your unique self, while respecting and including others

A passion for home furnishing

Performing & delivering while learning & developing

* Having fun!