Customer-Centric Retail Associate | Home Furnishings

Ikea Ab; Texas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

WiselyPay - early wage access

Paid parental leave

KinderCare tuition discount

Retirement and bonus plans

Co-worker discount

Meal deal

Referral bonus

Pet insurance program

Education assistance and learning

Safety shoe reimbursement

Telehealth services

Dental and vision plans

Medical and Rx plans

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

IKEA in Texas is seeking a Retail Store Associate to float between departments, delivering a great shopping experience and assisting customers with their needs. You will keep shelves stocked, learn product features, and support food service and merchandising activities in a dynamic store environment.

The role requires availability to work 34–40 hours per week, including nights and weekends, with an hourly pay range noted. We offer full-time benefits and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• 1 year of retail experience, preferably in the home furnishing sector.
• Experience in actively selling through understanding customers and their needs.

Responsibilities

• Actively approach customers requiring additional help, identify their needs and advise them on the best solutions for their homes.
• Keep area of responsibility clean, tidy, priced and fully stocked.
• Convey passion about IKEA products and actively learn about their features and benefits, sharing this knowledge with customers to help them make informed choices.
• Build furniture as needed for In Shape As New, introduction of new products, commercial calendar implementation and remodels.
• Prepare, produce, and maintain IKEA Food menu items; serve all IKEA Food menu items; follow procedures and guidelines for safe food handling, cleanliness and sanitation, and workplace safety.
• Receive inbound goods and ensure inventory accuracy at the point of receiving.
• Flow product to final selling location.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Provide customers with a simple and efficient Full Serve Hand Out experience.
• Provide the customer with a simple and smooth returns and exchange experience.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer needs analysis

Job description

IKEA in Texas is seeking a Retail Store Associate to float between departments, delivering a great shopping experience and assisting customers with their needs. You will keep shelves stocked, learn product features, and support food service and merchandising activities in a dynamic store environment.

The role requires availability to work 34–40 hours per week, including nights and weekends, with an hourly pay range noted. We offer full-time benefits and a supportive team culture.