Retail Sales Associate - Bedrooms and Mattresses

IKEA USA; Emeryville (CA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

IKEA USA seeks a part-time retail sales associate to enhance customer experience and drive sales through expert product knowledge and attentive service. Ideal candidates will have prior retail experience, especially in home furnishings, and a passion for customer satisfaction. The role offers competitive pay and numerous benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Co-worker discount

Education assistance

Meal deal

Pet insurance program

Retirement plans

24/7 telehealth visits

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in retail sales, preferably in the home furnishing sector.
• Familiarity with basic design principles.

Responsibilities

• Optimizing shopping experience through customer service.
• Building relationships with customers and providing support.
• Analyzing sales space for stock availability.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Optimization

Modular Furniture Planning

Job description

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

2 years of experience in retail sales, preferably in the home furnishing sectorFamiliarity with basic design principals and modular furniture planning

Apply now!

JOB TYPE: Permanent, part-time, 12-20 hours a weekBENEFITS ELIGIBLE: YesHOURS: Hourly role. Retail environment, must have open availability Monday through SundayThe pay for this role is $22.85 -$32.52At 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 Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)• A fun and inclusive work environmentThank 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.The anticipated posting closing date is on or around 06/10/25