Retail Sales Associate

IKEA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

IKEA is seeking a Retail Sales Associate to enhance the shopping experience through exceptional customer service and product expertise. This part-time role requires a proven track record in retail sales, preferably in home furnishings, and offers various benefits, including paid time off and employee discounts.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Co-worker discount

Pet insurance program

Education assistance

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in retail sales.
• Familiarity with basic design principles and modular furniture planning.

Responsibilities

• Optimize the shopping experience with knowledgeable customer service.
• Create relationships with customers for in-store and remote support.
• Maximize sales while maintaining profitability.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Optimization

Relationship Building

Product Knowledge

Job description

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WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU
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
• Optimizing the shopping experience through knowledgeable and attentive customer service to continually increase sales.
• Creating relationships with customers to provide support in-store and remotely.
• Acting as an expert and consultant on a broad range of products and services to inspire and inform customers.
• Listening to, identifying, anticipating, and responding to customer needs.
• Maximizing sales, while maintaining profitability, by actively steering customers towards top-selling and prioritized products.
• Analyzing and adjusting sales space capacities based on sales location to secure high stock availability.
• Supporting the implementation and upkeep of planned and promotional activities in, or involving, your product range.





JOB TYPE: Permanent, Part-Time
BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes
HOURS: 12-20 hours per week. Must have complete open working availability on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays between the hours of 9:00AM to 10:00PM

The hourly pay range for this role is $19.52 - $27.86

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 of experience in retail sales, preferably in the home furnishing sector
Familiarity with basic design principals and modular furniture planning

• Optimizing the shopping experience through knowledgeable and attentive customer service to continually increase sales.
• Creating relationships with customers to provide support in-store and remotely.
• Acting as an expert and consultant on a broad range of products and services to inspire and inform customers.
• Listening to, identifying, anticipating, and responding to customer needs.
• Maximizing sales, while maintaining profitability, by actively steering customers towards top-selling and prioritized products.
• Analyzing and adjusting sales space capacities based on sales location to secure high stock availability.
• Supporting the implementation and upkeep of planned and promotional activities in, or involving, your product range.

The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 19.52 USD to 27.86 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Industries

  Retail

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