IKEA Nederland – Service Office Haarlem

A day in your life with us
In this role, you will support the Expansion team in shaping IKEA Netherlands’ future growth. You will work with data, market insights, and competitor intelligence to help identify opportunities for new stores, formats, and locations. You contribute to analyses that support strategic decision-making and collaborate closely with colleagues across the business.

What you will do:
Conduct advanced data exploration and analysis using modern data mining techniques to provide insights
Conduct secondary research on our competitors and the way they are expanding in the Netherlands
Support the preparation of insights, presentations, and reports for expansion-related decision-making
Assist the team on ad-hoc expansion projects and assignments as needed
Collaborate with colleagues from different functions (e.g., real estate, consumer insights) to gather and structure relevant information

Our team within IKEA
Can you imagine? IKEA started as a small mail-order company in Älmhult, a rural village in Sweden. Today, we are in 63 countries with a unique range of products. Working at IKEA means working in a world of ideas, described by our colleagues as a place where everyone is welcome and you can be yourself. We make a difference for as many people and the planet as possible. It’s also a place where you can shape your career and where there is plenty of room for your practical creativity and ideas. All this while working in a great team with colleagues who are always there for you and ready to help when needed.

We are a newly formed Expansion team within IKEA Netherlands. We are currently a small team with big ambitions, working on how IKEA continues to grow and stay relevant in the Dutch market. Fun, collaboration, and learning from each other are at the heart of how we work every day.

WHO YOU ARE:

At IKEA, we believe it’s important that you can be yourself. You are curious, analytical, and eager to learn. You enjoy working with data as well as understanding what is happening in the market. You take responsibility for your work, are comfortable working independently, and are not afraid to ask questions. You communicate clearly, enjoy collaborating with others, and like turning complex information into clear insights that help drive decisions.

What else you need:

• Formal qualifications (BSc, MSc) in economics, engineering, natural sciences, or equivalent
• Good knowledge of data processing for large datasets
• A good understanding of Dutch market is a plus

WHAT ELSE IS IMPORTANT:

If you take on this role with us, you can expect the following:

• We are proud of our informal, open work atmosphere where your opinion counts.
• A fun, educational, dynamic place to intern and develop yourself.
• In addition to all the knowledge and experience you gain with us, you will receive a monthly internship allowance of €340 (based on 38 hours).
• This internship starts from early September for 5-6 months.

Proficiency in Dutch is a plus.

APPLY NOW!
Are you excited and do you see yourself in this role? Fantastic! Upload your CV and in your cover letter, please answer the following 3 questions:
Clearly describe in your application what you are looking for and what your motivation is.
What do you expect from IKEA, what would you like to learn?
Do you have a student travel card (OV)?

We look forward to your application!