Retail Sales Associate

Inter IKEA Systems B.V.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

24/7 telehealth visits

Co-worker discount

Retirement and bonus plans

Job summary

IKEA Paramus is hiring a part-time Retail Sales Associate to assist customers, offer home furnishing guidance, and maintain a welcoming, well-stocked sales floor in New Jersey. The role emphasizes advising on solutions, highlighting top products, and assembling displays for new items.

A strong emphasis on customer care and in-store experience is needed. The position is permanent part-time, offering weekend availability and a competitive hourly wage, with a full benefits menu for eligible

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant sales & merchandising work experience.
• Experience in retail, preferably in the home furnishing sector.
• Experience in actively selling through understanding customers and their needs.

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

Sales

Merchandising

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

GED

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 TYPE – Permanent, Part-time

BENEFITS ELIGIBLE?: Yes

HOURS – 12-20 hours per week. Must be able to work some weekdays and weeknights, and must have complete open working availability on weekends between the hours of 9:00AM to 10:30PM.

The hourly pay rate range for this role is $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 of relevant sales & merchandising work experience
• Experience in retail, preferably in the home furnishing sector.
• Experience in actively selling through understanding customers and their needs.
• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent.

The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 19.91 USD to 28.12 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.