Want to make something extraordinary? Come make it at IKEA. We’re opening our first store in Aotearoa. This is your chance to become part of the IKEA whanau and be part of something historic from day one. Together with all our co-workers, we’re on a mission to create a better every day for the many people. Now, we’re preparing to bring that mission to the many Kiwis!

Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, everyone has the potential to make a real impact at IKEA. Whether you're a creative thinker, a problem solver, or someone who loves helping others, there’s room for you to grow here. After all, some of our best leaders started their journey on the shop floor. Now it's your turn to help assemble our story in Aotearoa.

We’re excited to announce multiple openings for dynamic Sales Team Leaders to join our Sales and Customer Experience team at IKEA. If you’re passionate about home furnishings and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, we want to hear from you!

To be considered for a Sales Team Leader role, experience in the following is essential:

• Experience as a Team Leader within a medium to large retail sales environment supporting 20-30 direct reports.
• Skilled in coaching and developing people, promoting succession and striving to develop a high-performing team.
• Demonstratable experience of omnichannel sales prowess, with a view of increasing profitability and customer journey.
• Proficient administrative and digital skills, including stock forecasting and monitoring to ensure availability for our customers.
• Track record of implementing short- and long-term action plans consistent with performance goals.
• Alignment with IKEA values, with a passion for home furnishings and the ability to integrate equality, diversity, and inclusion practices within the workplace.
• Click ‘Apply Now’ to learn more about a Sales Team Leader at IKEA.

What you need to know

• The role is permanent.
• The work location for this role once the store is open will be IKEA Sylvia Park. Until then, you will likely be based from a temporary office in Auckland.
• As our store operates 7 days per week, you must have the availability to work a rotating roster with a mix of day and evening shifts based on store trading hours. You also must have the availability to work alternating weekend shifts.
• The first step of the recruitment process will be an application form. If you are successful to the next step, you will be notified via email.
• As part of the recruitment process, this role requires a pre-employment check for final candidates.
• The expected start date for this role is 2nd June 2025.
• Applications close 1st April 2025.
• IKEA Sylvia Park is a non-smoking workplace.
• Car parking will not be provided and therefore IKEA encourages all co-workers to utilise public transportation wherever possible.
• Got questions? Drop us a line at IKEA@hays.net.nz we're all ears!
  
  We need people like you
  
  At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us! Click 'Apply Now' to learn more about this exciting opportunity, why we will love you, IKEA benefits and be a part of assembling IKEA's story in Aotearoa today!