Who you are
- A very good Knowledge of Food business solutions
- Deep knowledge of compliance standards and Food Safety Standards and Local Food legislations and HACCP
- Knowledge of Sustainability in food is a nice to have
- Ideally a good knowledge of National business direction, consumer and market conditions, customer buying behaviors, food trends
- Previous experience in leading a team
- Experience in leading a multi-faceted high-volume business and proven ability to work and lead a team under pressure
- Ability to build trustful relationships and to engaging and motivating
- Ability to deliver strong business results through people
- Planning and organizational skills and ability to handle multiple topics and changing priorities/deadlines
- Ability to identify new business opportunities
- Self-reliant and self-motivated with a proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Capable of communicating in English and Italian both in writing and verbally
**A day in your life with us**
- Strengthen the IKEA brand by safeguarding a high quality, safe and inspirational customer experience
- Ensure that global and national compliance standards are met to secure a safe environment for customers and colleagues
- Responsible for maximizing sales through commercial and operational excellence
- Ensure that the store is locally relevant throughout the different sales channels by acting on insights from the local market potential and collaborating with the team and other functions to attract visitors
- Ensure IKEA Food financial results according to unit, national and global frames
- Contribute to the creation and implementation of unit yearly action plan
- Contributes to the overall business success of the store as a member of the management group
- Ensures relevant competence, succession, organizational, development and that IKEA is a great place to work
- Responsible for the implementation of the global and national people and sustainability strategies
**About this work area**
IKEA Retail Food plays a vital role for the IKEA brand and contributes to the IKEA vision. IKEA Retail Food is one of the main drivers for visitation and engagement with the customer's hearts and minds. IKEA Retail Food contributes to long term sustainable growth, profitability, customer experience and brand positioning in all IKEA touchpoints. IKEA Retail Food is an integrated commercial business partner. Customers can expect a safe, healthy, delicious, sustainable, affordable and joyful food experience