Vacant job

Although we have been around for over 125 years, more is happening than ever at Åhléns. Here, you will become part of a passionate team that works to offer our customers the best possible experience and to be the place where life becomes easier, better, and more enjoyable.

Your role

As a Sales Leader at Åhléns, you are responsible for selling and delivering an extraordinary customer experience. By coaching and developing our salespeople to improve a little every day, you ensure that every customer visiting Åhléns is met by salespeople who know their products and provide world-class service. Together with the Store Manager, your mission is to increase sales by leading and developing the Salespeople in customer interactions. As a Sales Leader, you are an important role model and one of the key persons for the daily operational management of the store.

In the role of Sales Leader, you will:

• Work with sales through active customer contact in accordance with Åhléns service concept

• Actively work with upselling and campaigns

• Contribute to an inspiring and well-stocked sales environment

• Operationally drive and develop the store in consultation with the management team

• Lead and distribute tasks in daily work

• Coach colleagues in customer interactions and sales in accordance with Åhléns Service Concept

• Communicate and share relevant information within the area of responsibility

• Be a role model and lead by example in daily work.

Your team

You will be part of a passionate team and collaborate with the Store Manager, Salespeople, and Visual Merchandiser. You are part of the store's management team, and when the Store Manager is not present, you are ultimately responsible for the store.

We offer you:

Åhléns has been in many Swedish hearts for over 120 years. With a long history in retail, we continue to be driven by constant development. With us, you will be part of an exciting journey where we combine our history with innovation and new ways of working to create a profitable and sustainable future.

You bring with you:

• At least a few years of experience in a leadership position in sales, preferably in retail

• Experience in leading and developing teams

• Experience in improvement work and accustomed to working goal-oriented with a focus on key performance indicators

The role of Sales Leader involves a lot of independent work, and we place great importance on your leadership and personal maturity. You are decisive and structured, with a strong ability to prioritize in a busy everyday life. You are a present leader who engages others through clear communication and inspiring energy. You are passionate about developing both people and the business and are motivated by seeing tangible results from your work.

Åhléns is a fast-paced organization where a lot is happening. With you on the team, we will become even better!

About the recruitment

• Several years of experience in sales and customer service, preferably in retail

• Experience in coaching others in sales and customer interactions

• Experience in working goal-oriented with a focus on key performance indicators

To succeed in the role with us, you need to have a strong interest in retail and a passion for people, service, and sales - something that will resonate with the team around you. You have a strong results focus and are a star in sales. You lead with commitment and are skilled at coaching your colleagues to grow and perform together. You are communicative and have an easy time giving clear and constructive feedback. Achieving goals together with the team motivates you, and you are eager to take your own initiatives to create improvements and drive results.

About the recruitment

The position is a permanent employment of 28.69 hours/week, and working hours may vary between 08:00 and 18:00. We would like you to start with us in October.

Selection and interviews may take place on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline, so please submit your application today!

As a Sales Leader at Åhléns, you will be part of a passionate team driven by entrepreneurship and business acumen. We give you trust and the opportunity to grow in a developing environment. With that, we warmly welcome you to Åhléns!