Head of Sales & Operations Planning – Prefab till Thomas Betong

Kappahl Sverige AB

Do you want to help shape the future of childrenswear, with a clear vision, strong customer insight, and commercial excellence? We are now looking for a Design Lead, to lead and develop our design expression within the Kids business area at Kappahl. About the Role As Design Lead, you will be responsible for setting the visual direction and ensuring a commercial, profitable, and sustainable offering for our Kids target groups across the entire assortment in close collaboration with Kappahl creative team. This is a key role in translating business strategy into attractive design concepts, always with the customer at the center. You will play an important role in the development of the business area, actively contributing to both short-term results and long-term strategies. As a member of the Kappahl Kids Management Team, you will work closely with your own team and cross-functional partners to develop and drive the overall assortment offering, from initial concept to the final customer proposition. You also work closely with Kappahl’s Creative Team to ensure that all concepts and collections are aligned with Kappahl’s brand identity and visual expression. Your Responsibilities Define and develop the creative and visual direction for the overall Kids offering. Lead and inspire the design team towards clear goals and a shared vision. Ensure that design is commercial, relevant, and aligned with the Kappahl brand. Contribute to the development of the long-term assortment strategy. Drive collaboration with assortment planning, buying, and other key functions. Monitor and analyze trends, market developments, and customer needs to continuously evolve the offering. We are looking for someone who combines a strong design eye with business acumen and leadership capabilities. Experience & Qualifications Post-secondary education in design or a related field. Extensive experience in a similar role within fashion and design. Proven ability to translate business goals into a clear and commercial design direction. Strong understanding of fashion trends and market developments. Experience in leading teams and working cross-functionally. Proficiency in relevant design tools and software. Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Personal Qualities Creative, visionary, and business driven. An inspiring leader and strong team player. Curious, innovative, and solution oriented. Structured, proactive, and results focused. Thrives in a dynamic and changing environment. You recognize yourself in our values – Inclusive, Courageous and Joyful! Are you interested? The position is a full-time permanent position with placement at our head office in Mölndal. Kappahl celebrate diversity and strive to eliminate all forms of discrimination. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. You apply easily by attaching your CV. We apply continuous selection. We look forward to your application as soon as possible. Please note that due to the summer holidays, the selection process may take a bit longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and look forward to reviewing your application. /#LI-HYBRID Founded in 1953 in Gothenburg, Sweden, the Kappahl Group is a leading fashion chain in the Nordics, with around 350 Kappahl and Newbie stores in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, Iceland and the UK, and online in more than 20 markets throughout Europe and Asia. We want to make a difference in the fashion world and to lead the way by always keeping our promises: taking care of the world around us and minimizing the environmental impact for each garment. And at the same time fulfil our employee promise "We promise you the right to always be yourself - a place to belong”. The Kappahl team consists of some 4,000 colleagues in eight countries, all with different backgrounds, ages, skills and styles. Our common motivation is to create a responsible world of fashion and offer fashion to a wide variety of people and lifestyles. A responsible fashion that feels right, for the bearer and for the world we live in. Today, more than 99% of the products are made of certified and/or licensed materials. Our goal is 100% by end of 2026 and Kappahl Group’s overall climate goal is to halve the value chain's climate emissions by 2030. More information at www.kappahl.com.

Kappahl Sverige AB

Do you love fashion fit for life as much as we do? We are seeking driven design students who wants to have their internship within Textile Design at Kappahl. We offer a joyful and inclusive atmosphere, exciting challenges and great opportunities to contribute and develop. Your internshipSo fun that you want to have your internship with us at Kappahl Group. Our mission is to create fashion fit for life. The design at our head office is a vibrant place full of clothes, sketches and creative conversations, where we work on several seasons at the same time. We offer a creative environment where you will be challenged and supported in your development, together with committed colleagues. The position is located at our new head office in Mölndal. To be eligible for an internship with us, the internship must be part of an educational program or arranged through the Swedish Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen). Kappahl Group is a company in transformation, and we therefore see great value in collaborating with driven students. An internship with us offers a unique insight into one of the Nordic region’s leading fashion chains – how we work, how we think, and how we create value together. Kappahl Group’s values shape everything we do – inclusive, courageous, and joyful. We are curious to hear your ideas and perspectives on how Kappahl Group can become even better. Our goal is for us to learn and develop together. Application We look forward to your application for the Autumn term 2026, the latest 17th of May. We apply ongoing selection and unfortunately only have the opportunity to return to you if we have the opportunity to offer an internship. Kappahl Group celebrate diversity and strive to eliminate all forms of discrimination. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. If you have protected identity contact hr@kappahl.com, and you will get help with submitting your application. Founded in 1953 in Gothenburg, Sweden, the Kappahl Group is a leading fashion chain in the Nordics, with around 350 Kappahl and Newbie stores in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, Island and the UK, and online in more than 20 markets throughout Europe and Asia. We want to make a difference in the fashion world and to lead the way by always keeping our promises: taking care of the world around us and minimizing the environmental impact for each garment. And at the same time fulfil our employee promise "We promise you the right to always be yourself - a place to belong”. The Kappahl team consists of some 4,000 colleagues in eight countries, all with different backgrounds, ages, skills and styles. Our common motivation is to create a responsible world of fashion and offer fashion to a wide variety of people and lifestyles. A responsible fashion that feels right, for the bearer and for the world we live in. Today, 99% of the products are made of certified and/or preferred materials. Our goal is 100% by the end of 2026 and Kappahl Group’s overall climate goal is to halve the value chain's climate emissions by 2030. More information at www.kappahl.com.

Stripe

WHO WE ARE About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career. ABOUT THE TEAM As a Sales Development Manager at Stripe, you will drive Stripe’s future growth engine by leading a team of inbound and/or outbound SDRs. You will be working with the Stripe’s Sales teams to build Stripe’s sales pipeline. As a Sales Development manager, you’ll lead and coach a group of high-performing SDRs, helping them deliver on ambitious targets, as well as roll up your sleeves to work directly with the team. We are looking for a self-starter who has demonstrated success dealing with ambiguity, operating in a high-growth environment, and solving problems with limited oversight. Ideal candidates will have management experience scaling a technology Sales Development team and superior communication skills. We take a data-driven, analytical approach to Sales Development, and are looking for someone who enjoys building – who will actively participate in the development of sales processes, the articulation of Stripe’s value proposition, and the creation of key tools and assets to measure success. Stripe is not a typical company, and this is not a typical sales development function. If you’re hungry, smart, persistent, and a great teammate, we want to hear from you!   WHAT YOU’LL DO RESPONSIBILITIES This role requires a blend of long-range strategic vision and high-leverage execution YOU WILL: * Define and execute the strategic vision for our SMB, Commercial segments as well as Inbound , carrying accountability for delivering pipeline quality and productivity growth * Managing 5 teams and 45 SDR's. Reporting the Head of EMEA.     * Drive long-range planning and business impact, influencing results over the next 6–24 months, while preparing the organization to scale sustainably over 2–3+ years. * Design and evolve organizational structures, developing and mentoring managers who in turn build healthy, high-performing teams, while ensuring succession plans and resources are in place. * Act as a trusted partner to regional segment leadership, consistently bringing market knowledge, insights, and credibility that shape future growth strategies. * Deliver accurate and reliable forecasting, proactively identifying trends, risks, and opportunities while driving cross-functional changes to sustain multi-quarter growth. * Champion operational excellence, ensuring Salesforce hygiene, data integrity, and innovative metrics that optimize business performance and enable scale. * Build and deepen cross-functional partnerships with Marketing, Sales Ops, Enablement, and Product Marketing to design and execute regional campaigns and strategies. * Play an active role in attracting and retaining top talent, while coaching and mentoring managers and SDRs to develop consultative, solution-oriented skills. * Inspire career growth for team members by identifying transformational development opportunities and preparing future leaders for broader impact. * Lead with innovation, curiosity, and discipline, piloting new processes, tools, and playbooks that refine how SDR teams forecast, execute, and deliver business outcomes. WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS: * 5+ years of experience leading high-performance Sales Development, Inside Sales, or lead qualification teams, including managing managers, with a proven record of consistently exceeding targets. * Demonstrated success designing and scaling organizations in high-growth, ambiguous environments, ideally within technology or SaaS. * Strong strategic planning skills, with the ability to shape 6–24 month outcomes while preparing the business for long-term growth. * Exceptional cross-functional influence, with a track record of driving alignment and results across Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations. * Expertise in operational excellence, including Salesforce discipline, data integrity, accurate forecasting, and performance metrics. * A strong analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to inform decisions, optimize processes, and track impact. * A passion for building AI-enabled processes and cultures, with curiosity to pilot new technologies that enhance SDR productivity and pipeline generation. * Proven ability to hire, coach, and develop managers and SDRs into future leaders, fostering a culture of growth and performance. * Genuine passion for innovation, start-ups, and technology, with a bias toward experimentation and continuous improvement. * Fluency in English; additional European languages strongly preferred.