Sales Co-worker G12 (Bath & Dining)

Inter IKEA Systems B.V.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness days

Extended health coverage

RRSP matching

Annual bonus

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Bereavement leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Inter IKEA Systems B.V. in Richmond, BC is seeking a Sales Co-worker to help customers find the perfect solutions for their homes and to contribute to a welcoming, efficient store experience.

You will actively approach customers, understand needs, explain IKEA products, keep area clean and stocked, and support department goals. The role emphasizes service, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, physical environment.

Qualifications

• About 6 months of work experience in a high-volume sales or customer service environment.
• Comfortable with physical tasks, ladders, and working in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work to maximize time and results.

Responsibilities

• Actively approach customers who need assistance and identify their needs.
• Explain IKEA products and solutions to help customers make informed decisions.
• Keep your area clean, priced, stocked, and aligned with merchandising standards.
• Share product knowledge with customers and colleagues to enhance the shopping experience.
• Support department goals and implement commercial activities across the store.
• Maximize sales while maintaining profitability by focusing on top-selling items.

Skills

Attention to details

Customer service

People skills

Prioritization

Sales mindset

Physical stamina

Job description

\"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.\"

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself.\"

• You have amazing attention for details and can effortlessly juggle multiple competing priorities while keeping a smile on your face.
• Your customer service skills are top notch – you can assess a customer’s needs quickly and sell them a solution, providing all sorts of support to aid them in their buying decision.
• You are a total people-person and can strike up a conversation easily
• You have an obvious passion for IKEA products and design, as well as our Sustainability commitment.
• You have about 6-month work experience in a high-volume sales or customer service environment.
• You enjoy working in a physically demanding, fast-paced, work environment and are comfortable with working on ladders and with heights.
• Ability to prioritize and organize your own work to make efficient use of the time available.

A day in your life with us

• You actively approach customers who you see require additional help. You identify their needs by asking the right questions and advise them on the best solutions for their homes in order to exceed their expectations.
• You understand how to use the different IKEA sales and communication channels and know-how for the different customers you meet.
• You keep your area of responsibility clean, tidy, priced and fully stocked, and ensure that the IKEA basic merchandising standards are in place at all times to give customers a positive shopping experience.
• You convey passion about IKEA products and actively learn about their features and benefits, and you share this knowledge with customers and colleagues.
• You understand the store and department action plans. You take responsibility for your department goals and know how you contribute.
• You actively offer all the services available in the IKEA store to help customers make informed choices, which results in a better shopping experience for them.
• You lead and/or support the implementation of planned commercial activities involving your department throughout the store.
• You ensure you maximize sales whilst maintaining profitability by knowing and actively steering towards the top selling and prioritized products (e.g. overstock/övertag).

About this work area

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers. At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together. Our vision, \"to create a better everyday life for the many people\" inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

Why you will love us

Here at IKEA, we want to ensure that we are creating a better everyday life for the many people, including our co-workers. We also believe that a job should be so much more than a job. That’s why we focus on having an inclusive work environment where we celebrate your uniqueness, live our values, and ensure that we walk the talk when it comes to co-worker development. In addition, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to all co-workers including:

• Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days!)
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family)
• RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options
• Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and different healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant, where available)
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing)

In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as Sales Co-worker.

The starting rate/ salary for this position is 19.28 CAD