Assistant Department Manager – Agrigento

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

Location

Catania

Employment type

Full time Indeterminato

Department

Commerciale e Vendite

Deadline

2026-08-14

Stato candidato WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

Take ownership of Unit performance by defining and executing action plans aligned with country priorities and monitoring KPIs to address opportunities and risks in a fast-changing environment.

Drive commercial excellence across all channels by steering sales on top-selling, prioritized products and IKEA service solutions while ensuring the Unit is always in excellent shape.

Use customer, market and competition insights to adapt commercial actions, responding to local needs, feedback and stock availability.

Collaborate closely with the Store Commercial Team, Service Office matrix and P&C to ensure strong alignment and the right competence in place to deliver excellent customer experience.

Recruit, onboard and develop the team, strengthening sales mindset, product knowledge and service competence while supporting engagement and succession planning.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

Proven experience in Sales, including coordinating resources and supporting team performance delivery

Knowledge of Sales techniques, local market and services, Sales Steering, Sales channels, Cycles, Data Analytics and Sales KPIs, P&L

Ability to make things happen, priorities and make decisions by championing flexibility, speed, and simplicity

A considered decision-maker thanks to strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trustful relationships

Ability to organize and prioritize different tasks and processes and identify business opportunities

Follow up and measure performance outcomes, capturing key learnings to continuously improve planning and future results.

Ability to speak in Italian and English

Permanent contract classified at Level II under the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement for Modern Organized Distribution. The annual gross salary for this position starts from €33,400

WE CARE FOR PEOPLE

At IKEA we cultivate an inclusive work environment where everyone feels welcomed, accepted, respected, acknowledged for its uniqueness and where we work together in a supportive climate regardless age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family situation and ability. Our recruitment process may include recorded video interviews, digital platforms, and assessments (e.g., logical–numerical or aptitude tests). If you have a disability or any specific needs you’d like us to be aware of, please feel free to share this with us during your first contact with our recruitment team. We’ll make sure you receive the support and accessibility you need to fully engage in the process.

Perché ci apprezzerai

Dalle verdi foreste della Svezia, abbiamo diffuso la nostra cultura e i nostri valori in tutto il mondo. Alla base della nostra offerta ci sono prodotti e soluzioni d’arredo di buon design, accessibili a milioni di clienti e realizzati rispettando il pianeta. Alla base del nostro business ci sono i nostri meravigliosi co-worker, che rappresentano la diversità in tutte le sue dimensioni e sono appassionati della vita in casa. Tutti noi contribuiamo con la nostra unicità e vogliamo crescere insieme. La nostra visione strategica, “creare una vita quotidiana migliore per la maggioranza delle persone”, ci ispira e ci guida in tutto ciò che facciamo. Questa è IKEA.

Cosa abbiamo in comune

Vivere i nostri valori

Essere se stessi con la propria unicità, rispettando e includendo gli altri.

Passione per l’home furnishing

Performance e risultati, continuando a imparare e a crescere.

Divertirsi!