Retail Sales Associate - Home Decor (Part-Time)

Ikea Ab; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

IKEA in Bolingbrook, IL seeks a part-time Retail Associate to assist customers, keep the floor stocked, and act as a home-furnishings consultant. This role is 12–19 hours weekly with weekend availability, permanent through Oct 2027 with relocation to Naperville later. Opportunities exist for internal transition to other IKEA locations.

The position requires at least 1 year of retail experience, strong customer service, and a passion for helping customers create a better everyday life at home.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in retail sales, preferably in home furnishing sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers and provide advice on best home solutions.
• Keep sales floor tidy, priced and stocked for a positive shopping experience.
• Act as an expert and consultant on a broad range of home furnishing solutions to inspire and inform customers.
• Guide customers toward top-selling and prioritized products.
• Assemble display products for the introduction of new products.

Skills

Retail experience

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

• 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!

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in retail sales, preferably in the home furnishing sector.

Job details

JOB TYPE – Permanent, Part-time, Hourly Associate, 18+HOURS – From 12 to 19 hours per week (HL1) // Limited BenefitsSHIFTS– Seeking work schedule availability of Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday as a minimum requirement. Work schedules are published one month in advance.This position is based at our Bolingbrook location through approximately October 2027, when the store is expected to relocate to Naperville. Please note that the timing of this transition may change based on business needs and project timelines. As part of the transition, this position at the Bolingbrook location is expected to end. Co-workers interested in continuing their career with IKEA will need to apply for available opportunities at the new Naperville location or other IKEA locations.