Self Serve & Commercial Activities Team Leader

Ikea; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home furnishings retailer in Division No. 11, Edmonton is seeking a Sales Team Leader. The role involves coaching and mentoring team members while ensuring exceptional customer experiences. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in retail or customer service and strong sales skills. An inclusive work environment and comprehensive rewards package are offered, along with a competitive salary.

Benefits

Wellness days

Extended health, dental, and vision coverage

RRSP matching

Annual bonus incentive

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Merchandise and restaurant discounts

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of work experience in a high-volume Sales, Retail or Customer Service environment.
• Proven formal and informal Leadership experience.
• Passion for IKEA products and design.

Responsibilities

• Coach, manage, mentor and onboard new and existing team members.
• Act as an IKEA Ambassador to impact customer experience.
• Empower your team by delegating tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Sales skills

Leadership experience

Customer service experience

Ability to manage multiple priorities

People skills

Job description

Overview

• You have amazing attention for details and can effortlessly juggle multiple competing priorities while keeping a smile on your face
• You have at least 2 years of work experience in a high-volume Sales, Retail or Customer Service environment
• You have at least 2 years of proven formal and informal Leadership experience
• Your customer service and sales skills are top notch you can assess a customers 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 are totally cool working in a physically demanding, fast-paced, work environment

Your responsibilities

• Be an IKEA Ambassador by understanding that you impact our customers experience by being able to offer solutions and answer questions that relate to their home furnishing needs.
• Coach, manage, mentor and onboard new and existing team members to ensure that they succeed. This includes identifying and developing internal talent for the future.
• Empower your team by delegating tasks
• Stay knowledgeable about in-store specials, delivery options, product features and benefits
• Actively approach customers to identify their needs by asking insightful questions and advise them on the best solutions for their homes
• Generally, offer help to customers find their way around the store, so they can get what they need
• Supporting the team with additional duties, as required
• Supports the overall store business plan as well as the specific team goals

Together as a Team

We are the ones meeting our customers in our stores, online, in our catalogue and beyond. We have knowledge of the IKEA product range, local markets and customer needs and we constantly find new ways of making real connections with our customers to maximize sales and profitability. Together with thousands of colleagues around the world were a diverse team working for the continued global success of the IKEA Concept a concept that helps millions of customers create a better everyday life!

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. Thats 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)
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing)

The starting salary for this position is $

P.S. In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as Sales Team Leader.