- Act as the Commercial planning and Build up Leader for the Project Team, including coordinating the planning and build-up of all store areas from start to finish
- Co-ordinate the timing of the construction and fit out activities with the Project Management group before and during the commercial build-up.
- Check the store equipment order and place the order with the relevant suppliers
- Implement strategies and techniques in the commercial brief for ;
- the range presentation
- the commercial and visual expressions
- store communication
- Ensure the plans are correctly updated and prepared in accordance with the IKEA Concept and these are consistent with the latest proven solutions from Inter IKEA Systems BV.
- Ensure the com-in resources are secured for the Commercial Planning and Build-up
- Ensure that the members of the Store Com-in team are educated and trained regarding their tasks in the establishment project
- Work in close coordination with the Sales Planning and Build-up Manager
- Manage all allocated project costs to budget
- Work with the stores when possible to build Com-in competence with the Country Com-in Manager
- Carry out, follow-up and evaluation of the pre-project activities, project activities and the store
- Support with the Regional Expansion Plans whenever necessary including Commercial planning, build up and opening phases
- Support with improving current ways of working and business practices
Required Skills
Required skills to be successful
- Leadership abilities and lead by example
- Analytical and tactical ability.
- Dynamic, action-orientated leader, who meets deadlines and makes it happen.
- Self awareness and understand how your behavior effects others