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We are all different. And that's wonderful! We don't hire people based on a specific template, but on who you are. For us, drive and personality are more important than experience and background. Things are going well for us, and we are growing rapidly. Now we are looking for more cheerful employees with the right attitude and willingness to develop!

About the Job

Do you want to be part of writing the Willys story when we open our brand new store? Here you will shape your team from the start and bring our culture to life in the freshly painted walls! We are looking for you who love food, people, and sales, and want to become part of our wonderful team at Willys Karlstad Rud! The role essentially means contributing to our customers being able to shop for good and sustainable food at really great prices.

The position entails: Permanent full-time employment. Probation period applies.

Start date: 2026-09-07 or as agreed.

Working hours: You will vary between working early mornings, daytime, evenings, and weekends.

Requirements: Upper secondary education, good knowledge of Swedish (spoken and written). We welcome applicants of all ages, but with reference to the Swedish Work Environment Authority's regulations AFS 2023:2 chapter 8 and appendix 2, we do not employ persons under 18 years of age due to the nature of the tasks. You need to have previous experience from leadership roles, preferably within retail.

Here is a bit more about the role:

• You are part of the store's management team, with the store manager as your direct supervisor, and you lead and plan the operations within your team. Of course, you actively participate in the daily operational store work.
• You work with a clear goal to develop the store's sales, profitability, and other key metrics. You also participate in developing and following up on the store's business plan.
• You have personnel responsibility for the employees in your team and are responsible for recruitment, scheduling, and onboarding.
• You lead, motivate, and develop your team and contribute to employees developing and performing to their full potential.
• You are a role model in meeting our customers with knowledge, attentiveness, and a big smile.

About Us

For us, the right attitude and willingness to develop are more important than experience and education. We work together as a team, as we see that a really good collaboration yields the best results – while also having fun at work. A bit more about us:

• We work with concept control and chain operations – there are clear routines and structures in place, and you won't need to reinvent the wheel. This frees up time for you to focus on developing your team and department.
• You will be offered many ways to grow and develop in your leadership role. The majority of our store managers have previously worked as team leaders.
• Willys is one of the industry's most successful companies, and we continue to grow. And because we are growing, you can too. As a large company, there are many opportunities to develop in your leadership role with us, including through various training programs.
• Read more about what it's like to work with us here.

About You

You like food, people, and sales just as much as we do! Willys is constantly growing and developing, and you like to do the same. You enjoy learning new things, like being challenged, and are driven by taking on greater responsibility.

It's also great if:

• You are driven by inspiring and engaging your employees, you are good at creating a positive work climate, and continuously developing your team.
• You thrive in result-oriented environments where the pace is high, you have strong personal drive, good problem-solving skills, and are not afraid to make decisions when required.
• You like people, put the customer's needs first, and are good at getting people on board – both customers and employees.
• You are good at communicating and can develop your team and store through feedback and coaching.
• You need to have previous experience from leadership roles in a service profession, and it is a clear advantage if you have experience from the grocery retail industry.

If you want to know more about what the role entails, contact Mattias Magnusson, [email protected]. We would appreciate it if you send your application as soon as possible, as the position may be filled before the application deadline on 2026-06-11. We only accept applications via our job portals.

To determine if you are the one we are looking for, our recruitment process includes both tests and interviews.

We verify ID and conduct background checks in all recruitments. Read more: How it works when you apply for a job at Axfood

Note that we will not ask you to log in with your Bank-ID or scan any QR code during this recruitment process. For questions, contact Employee Support via the contact form.