Retail Sales Associate - Home Decor (Part-Time)

IKEA; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

IKEA in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a part-time Retail Associate to help customers find the best home furnishing solutions and provide expert advice.

You will keep the sales floor tidy, price and stock products, assemble display items, and guide shoppers toward top-selling solutions to create a positive shopping experience.

This role requires enthusiasm for home furnishings, a willingness to work Friday–Monday shifts, and a customer‑focused attitude.

Qualifications

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

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

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 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.