Team Manager Range

We are looking for a Team Manager Range to Range Area Kitchen and Bathroom  In Core Business Range (IKEA of Sweden), we are gearing up for the future, new opportunities and challenges, making us better together. We have decided that we will focus, simplify and concentrate going forward by “putting the product in the center” with a full focus on our core assignments – product development.  Our business is about developing products, it’s at the center of everything that we do - our daily job. We are looking for you who are very familiar with working with the IKEA range, passionate about Home Furnishings and people’s life at home, to solve real needs in people’s homes.  At Range Area Kitchen & Bathroom, we develop affordable, high-quality kitchen and bathroom products and solutions that meet the needs and dreams of the many people. We are a diverse team with a broad range of competencies and perspectives, united by a strong belief in collaboration, togetherness, and people-focused leadership. By working across functions and businesses, we create complete solutions that make everyday life at home better.  About the role As Team Manager in the Range function, you report to the Range Manager and have full responsibility for leading, developing, and enabling the performance of your team. In close collaboration with the Range Manager, you contribute to setting priorities, translating business goals into actions, and creating the conditions for both people and business to succeed.  You are accountable for all people-related matters within your team, including recruitment, performance management, competence development, succession planning, and coworker retention. You ensure that your team has the capabilities, motivation, and support needed to deliver current and future business goals.  Guided by IKEA values and strong leadership, you lead by example, coach and empower your coworkers, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous development. By staying close to your team, providing clear direction, and leading through change, you enable both people and business to grow and succeed.  The positions i based in Älmhult, Sweden. We are looking for a Team Manager that excels in the following:  Leadership & People  Leads and coaches the team, shaping a strong range culture, while driving competence development to close skill gaps and meet business needs  Business & Range Expertise   Acts as a true business partner — takes initiative, challenges constructively, and builds range plans at both tactical and strategic level  Deeply understands product development and proactively contributes with competence and resources  Guides the team through planning range transformations and major range movements, grounded in both business and customer needs  Collaboration & Communication  Collaborates seamlessly across development teams, range areas and the design department  Communicates clearly and confidently, listens actively, and builds strong networks and relationships  Additional information   Sounds interesting?   At IKEA, we continuously look for better ways of working, following our vision to create a better everyday life for the many people. It is in our culture to work together and to be open, straightforward, and inclusive.  If this sounds like an environment you could enjoy working in, please send in your CV via our recruitment system no later than 4th of October 2026. Instead of a motivational letter we would like you to answer below questions: What is it with this role that sparks your interest? Tell us about a time when you developed your team to meet new business needs. What did you do, and what was the result? Tell us about a time when you influenced a product, range, or business decision involving multiple stakeholders. How did you contribute, and what was the outcome?  For further information about the role please contact Range Manager Nicolas Trudel at nicolas.trudel@inter.ikea.com.  For questions about the recruitment process feel free to contact People & Culture Generalist Ellinor Asschier at ellinor.asschier@inter.ikea.com.  We are looking forward to receiving your application!