Retail Sales Associate

IKEA; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition discount

Retirement plan

Bonus plan

Co-worker discount

Meal deal

Referral bonus

Pet insurance

Education assistance

Safety shoe reimbursement

Telehealth

Dental & vision

Medical & Rx

Job summary

IKEA in Hicksville, NY is seeking a retail sales associate to assist customers, advise on the best home furnishing solutions, keep the sales floor tidy and fully stocked, and guide shoppers toward top-selling products.

You will assemble display units for new product introductions and collaborate with a diverse team to deliver a positive, welcoming shopping experience with comprehensive benefits and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in retail sales, preferably in the home furnishing sector.
• Must be able to lift items up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assisting customers and providing advice on the best solutions for their homes.
• Keeping your sales floor tidy, priced and fully stocked to give customers a positive shopping experience.
• Acting as an expert and consultant on a broad range of home furnishing solutions, products and services to inspire and inform customers.
• Guiding customers toward top-selling and prioritized products.
• Assembling display products for the introduction of new products.

Skills

Retail sales

Customer service

Job description

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to 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. Join the team and start a better life for yourself.

You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to 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

• Assisting customers and providing advice on the best solutions for their homes.
• Keeping your sales floor tidy, priced and fully stocked to give customers a positive shopping experience.
• Acting as an expert and consultant on a broad range of home furnishing solutions, products and services to inspire and inform customers.
• Guiding customers toward top-selling and prioritized products.
• Assembling display products for the introduction of new products.

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 we're 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!

Job details

• Job type: Permanent, Full-time
• Benefits eligible: Yes
• Hours: 34-40 hours per week. Must have completely open working availability throughout the week Sundays to Saturdays between the hours of 9:00AM to 10:30PM.
• Hourly pay rate range for this role: $19.91 - $28.12
• 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 minimum of 20 hours per week)
• A fun and inclusive work environment!

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in retail sales, preferably in the home furnishing sector.
• Must be able to lift items up to 50lbs.