Sales Assistant

Al-Futtaim; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diversified company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Sales Assistant to enhance the customer experience and achieve sales targets. The position involves maintaining store standards, assisting customers, and supporting operational duties. Candidates should have at least one year of retail experience, excellent communication skills, and a positive, customer-oriented attitude. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering an exceptional shopping environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of retail sales experience required.
• Ability to stand for a minimum of 4.5 hours and lift products.
• Warm and friendly personality with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain store standards and cleanliness.
• Meet or exceed weekly sales targets.
• Create a positive first impression for customers.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Customer focus

Flexibility and teamwork

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview of the Role

The Sales Assistant is responsible for generating sales and delivering a positive customer experience within the market hall area. The role requires maintaining store standards, arranging products, and supporting all operational duties assigned by the shopkeeper. Success in this role is demonstrated by meeting sales targets, contributing to customer satisfaction, and actively participating in store activities while upholding company policies and brand values.

What You Will Do

• Maintain store standards and cleanliness to create a sparkling clean and organized environment.
• Represent a positive attitude toward the merchandise, the brand, and the company.
• Assume and complete other duties as assigned by the shopkeeper.
• Meet or exceed weekly sales targets and participate in market hall inventories.
• Attend all store meetings and related functions.
• Punctuality and adherence to designated work schedule.
• Flexibility in working with peers and management to accomplish duties.
• Follow IKEA policies and procedures 100%.
• Create a positive first impression for the customer through an energetic attitude and adhering to dress code.
• Greet customers immediately upon entering the store with a smile.
• Provide customers with current relevant information.

Required Skills To Be Successful

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stand and lift products during work hours.
• Strong customer focus and adherence to brand values.
• Flexibility and teamwork skills in a retail environment.

What Qualifies You For The Role

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of retail sales experience.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stand for a minimum of 4.5 hours and lift certain products.
• Warm and friendly personality with a customer-focused approach.

About Al-Futtaim Group

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions—automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare—it employs more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands. Its entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enable the organization to continue to grow and expand, responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.