Sales Interior Designer (IKEA Business)

IKEA; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home furnishings is seeking a creative professional to inspire IKEA for Business customers. This role focuses on developing functional and aesthetic design solutions that resonate with local markets while supporting sales initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer orientation and collaboration skills, ensuring that sustainability is integrated into all proposals. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community and enjoy various benefits from day one.

Benefits

15% discount on home furnishings

Flexi Benefits

Four months maternity leave

Four weeks paternity leave

Tokens for special occasions

Inspiring workplace environment

Annual incentive plan

Qualifications

• Strong conceptual understanding of IKEA range and ability to communicate the concept.
• Experience in customer-oriented environments.

Responsibilities

• Support IKEA for Business with interior decoration proposals.
• Assist Sales team in presenting customized design solutions.
• Incorporate sustainability into design proposals.

Skills

Creative understanding

Customer orientation

Active selling

Collaboration

Prioritization

Job description

Company Description

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own, and operate shopping centres anchored by IKEA, creating walkable communities by including residential, office, and other real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women, and the environment.

Job Description

To inspire and surprise our IKEA for Business customers by creating relevant, functional, aesthetic, and commercial home furnishing solutions that translate the IKEA brand and appeal to the local market.

Your assignment

1. Support IKEA for Business in providing interior decoration proposals for customers to maximize sales by offering attractive and comprehensive interior-design solutions reflecting IKEA’s range and profile.
2. Interpret and understand all interior design inquiries correctly, ensuring proposals meet expectations.
3. Assist the Sales team in producing and presenting customized interior design solutions for larger project customers.
4. Review and clarify customer design requests to support store sales functions.
5. Use home furnishing expertise to create IKEA furnishing solutions in design proposals for business customers.
6. Support the IKEA for Business Sales team in preparing and conducting presentations for larger clients.
7. Ensure that sustainability is incorporated into design proposals, supporting IKEA for Business’s overall image.

Qualifications

• Strong conceptual and creative understanding of the IKEA range, with the ability to combine products into coherent offers and communicate the IKEA concept to customers.
• Experience working in a customer- and commercial-oriented environment.
• Active selling experience through understanding customer needs.
• Open to change and highly flexible.
• Ability to work collaboratively, make quick decisions, and take initiative, often under high urgency.
• Effective prioritization and organization skills to utilize time efficiently.
• Willingness to multi-skill and work across multiple store sections/departments.
• Availability to work on weekends, shift hours, and public holidays.

Additional Information

Please apply by 15 May 2024.

Important Note: Complete the Life at Home Journey with IKEA to prioritize your application.

Working with us has its rewards

Enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• IKEA discounts: 15% discount on home furnishings and food from day one.
• Flexi Benefits: Claims for dental, optical, fitness, vaccinations, outpatient expenses, health screenings, supplements, IKEA purchases, and more through an annual Flexible Spending Account.
• Maternity and paternity leave: Four months of maternity leave for mothers and four weeks paid leave for fathers.
• Gifts: Tokens for birthdays, marriages, and new arrivals, plus Long Service Awards.
• Work environment: Inspiring workplaces showcasing IKEA products in a relaxed, open atmosphere.
• Incentive plan: Annual financial rewards based on shared business objectives.