Sales Team Leader-Customer Service Centre

IKEA; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEAs Customer Relations team in Hyderabad focuses on delivering a seamless multichannel experience and building lasting customer relationships. You will lead a dynamic group, coach peers, and uphold IKEA values while guiding service excellence.

The role emphasizes strong communication, change management, and data-driven decision making to improve quality and drive performance. fluency in English and the local language is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in Sales, Customer Service, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a customer-facing contact centre with leadership exposure.
• Fluent in English and the local language.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a customer-facing team within a multichannel retail setup.
• Ensure IKEA tone of voice across channels and high customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Sales and Resolutions to improve service quality.
• Support teams through change initiatives and drive performance improvements.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Omnichannel

Communication

Change management

Data analysis

Relationship building

Problem solving

English fluency

Local language

Education

Sales or CS background

Tools

CRM software

Ingka systems

Analytics tools

Job description

WHO YOU ARE

• Strong understanding of IKEA culture, values, and vision of creating a better everyday life for the many people.
• Solid knowledge of omnichannel customer interactions within Sales or Resolutions in a remote environment.
• Passionate about customer service, home furnishing, and improving customers’ life at home.
• Inspiring people leader with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop co-workers to achieve individual and team goals.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and result-driven retail environment.
• Skilled in building strong relationships, fostering togetherness, and creating a positive customer-focused culture.
• Confident in communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving while leading with IKEA values.
• Good understanding of change management principles and ability to support teams through change initiatives.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to assess risks, improve quality, and drive performance improvements.
• Strong knowledge of customer communication across channels, IKEA tone of voice, and relevant Ingka systems and tools.
• Highly proficient in using data, systems, and digital tools to support operational excellence.
• Formal qualifications in Sales, Customer Service, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a customer-facing contact centre environment with at least 1 year of leadership or people influencing experience.
• Fluent in English and the local language.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strong understanding of IKEA culture, values, and vision of creating a better everyday life for the many people.
• Solid knowledge of omnichannel customer interactions within Sales or Resolutions in a remote environment.
• Passionate about customer service, home furnishing, and improving customers’ life at home.
• Inspiring people leader with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop co-workers to achieve individual and team goals.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and result-driven retail environment.
• Skilled in building strong relationships, fostering togetherness, and creating a positive customer-focused culture.
• Confident in communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving while leading with IKEA values.
• Good understanding of change management principles and ability to support teams through change initiatives.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to assess risks, improve quality, and drive performance improvements.
• Strong knowledge of customer communication across channels, IKEA tone of voice, and relevant Ingka systems and tools.
• Highly proficient in using data, systems, and digital tools to support operational excellence.
• Formal qualifications in Sales, Customer Service, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a customer-facing contact centre environment with at least 1 year of leadership or people influencing experience.
• Fluent in English and the local language.

TOGETHER AS A TEAM

At IKEA it’s all about our customers, and in Customer Relations we build and retain long-lasting relationships with new and existing customers in a multichannel retail environment. We’re a diverse team that work together to ensure a positive and joyful experience for all IKEA visitors and customers: we set up services, gather feedback and make things right! Our modus operandi is to connect to people by listening to their personal needs and to create genuine interactions. We’re a bunch of people who are truly passionate about people!

Studies show that members of underrepresented communities don't apply for jobs unless they're 100% "qualified". If this is part of the reason you hesitate to apply, we like you to reconsider and give it a chance. Maybe your profile fits our needs much better than you think. We look forward to receiving your application.

From: "Why Women Don't Apply for Jobs Unless They're 100% Qualified" by Tara Sophia Mohr, August 2014