Who you are
At IKEA we believe that business and people go hand in hand. Consequently, we are now looking for aspiring leaders for our ambitious leader trainee programme. We are looking for people, who sees opportunities and are motivated to learn how to become successful future leaders. We value people, who are down-to-earth, curious and can challenge the existing ways of working. You also understand how to build relationships, create trust and are eager to support and develop people around you.To be successful in the role, we expect that you:
• Are passionate about leadership and have experience in leading others e.g. From work, sports, associations, volunteering
• Naturally take initiative and seek to reach results when it comes to both business and people
• Communicate clearly in English and Danish - both orally and written
• Have an interest in retail/home furnishing and it is an advantage if you have experience from retail or from a large sized organisation.
A day in your life with us
Throughout the leader trainee programme you will be assigned to a specific department in either sales, customer support, logistics, IKEA Food or communication and interior design. Together with and supported by your leader, you will develop your leadership capabilities to be able to give and take responsibility. We believe in "on-the-job" training, which means that most of your learnings at IKEA will happen together with your co-workers in running business on the floor. Here you will be involved in your leader's every-day work, and you will gain skills in how to run a department with a million-kr. Turnover and between 8-50 employees.From both in store and in trainings throughout the programme you will learn about:
• Your own leadership style, leading yourself, leading others and leadership at IKEA
• How to coach others and conduct e.g. Development talks and salary appraisals
• Retail foundation and Market approach
• Recruitment, people planning and budgeting.
The leader trainee programme lasts approximately 18 months. Read more here: www.ikea.dk/leder
Our team within IKEA
We offer you a position within one of the world's most exciting retailers, where we work with speed in a constantly changing environment. We have a strong focus on competence development, and we need you to be in the driver's seat of your own development - both work wise and personally. At IKEA there is endless possibilities, and you decide the pace and direction.Apply now!
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please connect with Senior Recruiter Maja Sørensen at Maja.sorensen@ingka.ikea.com. Please notice that we do not receive applications via e-mail but only through our recruitment portalAdditional information
• The position is on 37+ hours per week on an individual contract• You will become part of shift schedule with hours on the floor and with responsible hours
• You should expect shifts during day- and evening hours between 08:00 and 20:30
• Expect 1 or two evening shift per week as well as every second weekend
• Salary within IKEA's salary policy
• We have several benefits such as: Pension, health insurance, massage, canteen, co-worker discount, discounts through Log buy, bonus program etc.
• During the hiring process, there may be a requirement to present a criminal record
• Start-up: October/November
• Please apply latest September 2.
• We have an ongoing interview process and reserve the right to close the job when we have found enough relevant candidates.
Like homes, talent is also diverse, and in IKEA we have a passion for real people. When applying for jobs, some are discouraged if they do not meet every single competence area, but please feel free to still apply. We would love to get to know you as there is a wide range of opportunities in IKEA, based on desire, ability, and experience - whether you are young, senior, or somewhere in between. We hope you will join us on this adventure and we are looking forward to hearing from you!