Market Representative

IKEA Components holds a unique position within the IKEA value chain. We develop, source, pack and supply components, materials and IKEA retail equipment products in areas where it benefits IKEA and the IKEA customer. To create a better everyday life for the many people, we integrate backwards in the IKEA value chain. We focus on creating price advantage through business development and economy of scale, as well as securing excellence within design, quality, availability and sustainability.

In IKEA Components we have a clear wished position to together significantly increase the IKEA competitiveness to be the leader in life at home. We invite you to be part of our journey.

We are now looking for a Market representative who will contribute to total IKEA business by being responsible to build relations supporting our retail equipment buyers working within the Market function at IKEA Components. In the role MR have an end-to-end responsibility for the buyer with focus on operational activities including order management and supporting incoming questions via case handling.

The Market function is responsible to be the one point of entry for the buyers and to establish good relationship with all involved stakeholders. Market is responsible to manage, develop and improve the offer of components and retail equipment, to reduce total cost along with securing availability and sustainability.

Your main responsibilities as Market Representative are to provide excellent service and support towards the IKEA Components Buyers ordering retail equipment products and services. To secure that buyer have a good purchase experience and establishing good relations.You are responsible for the business growth within assigned market. Handle buyers’ questions and need of support via case handling system and manage orders from retail equipment buyers, via different channels.

To shine in this role, you have experience working with order management and case handling in relevant tools and solutions. Knowledge of M3 (sales system) and good knowledge of the Retail Equipment range and how it is used within Retail. You have experience working within IKEA retail and IKEA Supply Chain. Good understanding of with IKEA Expansion and good understanding of the need from IKEA Retail buyers.

You enjoying problem solving, embracing challenges being patient and capability to prioritize and navigate in stressful situations. Have ability to multi-task and having high sense of urgency following timelines and proven ability to work in a multi-project setting which consists of timeline driven tasks, changing priorities and details. You also have:

- Have a proactive positive mindset with a sense of urgency
- Enjoy working both individually as well as part of team
- Capability to build trustful business relationships with multiple stakeholders
- Ability to learn new systems/tools and take lead in developing them
- excellent communication and presentation skills, fluent in English in written and spoken

This position is full time and based in IKEA Components office in Älmhult, Sweden. You will report to Market Manager Åsa Frostensson and you will belong to a team that is located both in Älmhult and Malacky, Slovakia.

In this position, you will be required to travel occasionally both to meet with buyers in different markets but also to meet with your team in Slovakia.

Does this sound like your next challenge?

We look forward to receiving your application. Please upload your CV and include your responses to the following two questions – in English, no later than February 23rd 2025. Be sure to keep your answers short and concise:

- What do you think you would bring to this role and makes you an ideal candidate?
- What inspired you to apply for this position, and how do you believe your experience matches the key requirements for the role?

Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated, if we find the right candidate.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Åsa Frostensson, asa.frostensson@inter.ikea.com If you have any questions regarding the recruitment, please contact recruiter Christina Appelqvist, +46-766-113408

We are looking forward to receiving your application in English

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