Team Manager Range - RA Children´s IKEA

Do you have a passion for home furnishing and creating a great offer?  

Are you inspired by people’s real life at home?  

Are you interested in being part of shaping the future of our range and products, for the most important people in the world? 

Well then right now we are looking for a Team Manager Range to join our Range team in Range Area (RA) Children’s IKEA. 

At Children’s IKEA, we are a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a playful approach to life at home. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “for the most important people in the world”. We develop safe and affordable products for a beautiful, playful, and more convenient life at home. We are passionate about children and their development. Everything we do is based on a spirit of playfulness and togetherness, and now we are looking for someone who share our positive attitude and values. 

Job Description 

We are looking for you who have both a curiosity to learn and a strong background in product development within IKEA. You have a passion for life at home, home furnishing, design, and business development. Most importantly, you are eager to develop people, you have a playful mindset and a genuine interest the development of children’s needs. 

As Team Manager, you will report to the Range Manager and play a key role in shaping the future of our Range. You will be responsible for leading and developing both business and people. You are guided by IKEA values and your strong leadership capabilities makes you a great role model, coach and inspiration for the team around you.  

As a Team Manager Range for Children’s IKEA, you are responsible for:   

• The co-creation of the HFB-plan and to lead certain aspects of the range content within 
• The co-creation of the Range plan and the pre-conditions to execute the plan through the HFB portfolio 
• Managing, leading, and developing the range team in the Range Area, including recruitment and succession planning whilst creating a culture of developing business and people together 
• Setting the pre-conditions for the range team to collaborate within and across HFBs and with relevant stakeholders outside of HFBs/Ras 
• Contributing to a strong collaborative and inclusive climate enabling high performing happy teams 
• Being a strong business partner, demonstrating initiative and the courage to question and challenge various topics  
• Proactively contributing your expertise and resources to product development within and across Range Areas and in creating the Range and Portfolio plan  
• Utilizing strong communication skills to share relevant information, listen actively, inspire confidence, and build networks and strong relationships  

Qualifications   

• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in working with product design development and range building with an entrepreneurial approach 
• You get energy following current trends / movements, colors, materials and are equally curious about customer needs  
• Motivated and passionate about leading and developing people and making them excel in a constantly changing international working environment 
• Strong ability to see the bigger picture, identify relevant stakeholders, interact, and build strong relationships across 
• Strong ability to communicate, visualize and inspire in a clear way  
• Good ability to nurture a creative culture, enthusiasm, co-creation and growing the IKEA spirit 
• Degree level education in design, design management, assortment (range) management, product management, product development, or equivalent 

Application and practicalities  

Apply no later than 16th March 2025. Apply for the role by uploading your CV in Smart recruiters (note; due to GDPR we are not able to handle any application via mail). Instead of a motivational letter please including your answers to these three questions:  

• What do you believe is your contribution to this position?  
• What values and strengths will come through in your leadership?  
• What inspires you when developing the IKEA Range and where do you find it?   

Please keep your answers short and concise. We are looking forward to receiving your application!  

This is a full-time job position, based in Älmhult, Sweden.  

Questions about the recruitment process can be answered by Recruiter Jonas Levin at jonas.levin@inter.ikea.com

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact the hiring manager Mark D’Souza at mark.dsouza@inter.ikea.com