Vacant job

Location: Gothenburg (and surrounding areas)

Scope: Full-time

Employment: Fixed-term contract

Do you want to make a real difference in the store?

At ICA Special, you will take on a role close to the business, contributing to the development of inspiring stores and a competitive Special assortment. Together with store managers and store teams, you will create solutions that make everyday life easier and better for our customers.

We are now looking for a Sales Support Specialist within the Special Assortment for the West Region.

About the role

This is an operational, business-oriented role rooted in the reality of the store. You will work on developing Special in ICA stores by translating sales support, concepts, and strategic assortments into concrete execution – always adapted to the specific conditions of each store.

You will serve as a key sounding board for the store manager and team – challenging with respect, supporting development, and driving the process all the way from analysis to execution and follow-up.

Your main responsibilities

• Develop Special in stores based on ICA Special’s sales support, assortment strategy, and planograms
• Analyze sales, assortment, exposure, and competition to identify business opportunities
• Prioritize initiatives based on the store's development stage and drive improvements
• Plan and implement exposure, modules, and planograms – adapted to the store's customer flow
• Ensure the right assortment is in place and optimally exposed
• Follow up on measures and ensure their impact on sales and customer experience
• Contribute to the development of working methods and best practices within Special

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who thrives in an operational role where you can combine analysis, relationships, and execution.

You:

• Have extensive experience from retail/store operations
• Understand how assortment, price, exposure, and campaigns work together to drive sales
• Are accustomed to working practically with the store's business – and enjoy making things happen
• Build trust while having the courage to challenge in order to create development
• Are structured, self-initiative, and good at prioritizing
• Have a strong business drive and are motivated by seeing results in the store
• Hold a valid driver’s license (Category B) and have access to a car, as travel is part of the role

Meritorious qualifications

• Experience from Special, Nearfood, or similar categories
• Experience with planograms, assortment management, or store development
• Worked with AOB, Min Butik, Looker, or Tableau
• Experience in sales support and store execution

Working conditions

• Travel within the region is a natural part of the role
• Average of 2–3 overnight stays per month

What we offer

• A role close to the ICA store, directly impacting the business
• Opportunity to work on the development of Special in a prioritized initiative
• An engaged environment where we share knowledge and develop together
• A varied daily routine involving analysis, relationships, and practical work in stores

Other information

Employment: Fixed-term contract September 2026 – August 2027

Work location: Växjö

Contact:

Stefan Engelbrektsson

[email protected]

Application deadline: July 15, 2026

We should reflect our customers as well as society at large and rely on employees with different competencies. We strive to hire people with different backgrounds and value the knowledge and experience this brings. We care about good conditions for a sustainable working life for our employees with a good work environment and opportunities for continuous development. We apply competency-based recruitment. Drug testing occurs in connection with some of our recruitment processes.