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Deputy Sales Manager, Ostrava

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  • Ostrava, Czechia
  • Business Development

Job Description

  • Job ID: 360074

  • Date posted: 25/08/2026



    • 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.
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