Customer Operations Team Leader

IKEA Gruppe; Hicksville (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

IKEA Gruppe is seeking a Customer Operations Team Leader to enhance customer satisfaction and optimize shopping experiences. With responsibilities including leading the team, ensuring smooth operations, and addressing customer inquiries, this role is vital for maintaining high service standards. Candidates should have relevant experience and skills in customer service and leadership, contributing to a positive work environment.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)

Retirement and bonus plans

Co-worker discount and meal deal

Education assistance and learning programs

Telehealth visits

Dental and vision plans

Medical and Rx plans

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of Customer Service standards, routines, and best practices.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach team for consistent customer experience.
• Oversee daily operation of the Smaland area.
• Monitor performance against goals and analyze customer concerns.

Skills

Customer Service standards

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Empathy

Education

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Why we will love 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 your uniqueness. Join our team and start a better life for yourself.

What you'll be doing day to day

As a Customer Operations Team Leader, enhancing customer satisfaction by optimizing the shopping experience, you will:

Lead and coach retail floor co-workers to ensure consistent customer experience and efficient operation in Cash lanes, Click & Collect, Home Delivery, Handout, and Car Loading Area.

Oversea the daily operation of the Smaland area (IKEA’s supervised play facility for children) and the daily restocking of shopping tools throughout the store.

Ensure the greeter is in place at the store entrance to actively guide and answer customers' questions.

Ensure customer service co-workers have the knowledge, confidence and empowerment to make decisions that have a great customer experience outcome.

Monitor performance against goals, analyze customer concerns and KPIs for continuous improvement. Keep an eye on Cash Lanes, Full Serve Handout (FSHO), and Click and Collect (C&C) processes.

Recruit, onboard, train, lead, and develop Customer Service coworkers/Smaland co-workers. Manage individual development plans, resource planning, co-worker relations, performance, and delegate responsibilities. Identify successors and facilitate necessary training.

Ensure co-workers competence on system knowledge (ISELL, SAMS, Centiro, MHS, IPOS, queuing systems, etc.), keeps the work areas efficiently equipped and effectively covered at all times during open hours, and secures correct level of systems access related to Services.

Ensure timely and accurate 'How To Shop' and Services communication, meeting In Shape As New (ISAN) standards and Retail Topic Review Standards. Provide necessary supplies and equipment for co-workers.

Partner with Risk & Compliance regarding Smaland cash handling, inventory, safety processes and internal audit standards. Records and reports safety concerns.

Train coworkers on Smaland processes, safety requirements and payment processes.

Build emotional connections with customers through empathetic interactions, leading by example and coaching others to do the same. Address escalated customer issues and leader interventions promptly with a sense of urgency.

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!

Apply now!

JOB TYPE – Permanent; Full time
BENEFITS ELIGIBLE - Yes
HOURS – 38-40 hours/week; Retail environment. Must have open availability Monday through Sunday.

The full hourly range for this role is $26.97 - $38.00

At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

*Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
*WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
*Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
*KinderCare tuition discount
*Retirement and bonus plans
*Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
*Pet insurance program
*Education assistance and learning programs
*Safety shoe reimbursement
*24/7 telehealth visits
*Dental and vision plans
*Medical and Rxplans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
*A fun and inclusive work environment

Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. Please be aware that this is a Sensitive Position. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role

QUALIFICATIONS

3 years of related experience.

Knowledge and understanding of Customer Service standards, routines and best practices.

Intermediate computer skills, knowledge of basic math and formulas.

CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.

Requirements

Travel is required for this role. Less than 5- 25% (1 day per week on average)
The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 26.97 USD to 38 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.