Retail Sales Associate Part-time

IKEA; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Early wages access (WiselyPay)

Parental leave

Tuition discount (KinderCare)

Retirement plans

Employee discount

Bonus opportunities

Pet insurance

Education assistance

Safety shoe reimbursement

Telehealth

Job summary

IKEA in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a part-time Retail Associate to assist customers on the floor, provide expert home furnishing advice, and ensure shelves are stocked and inviting. You will guide shoppers to top products and assemble displays for new arrivals, supporting a positive shopping experience.

The role emphasizes flexibility to work nights and weekends, with a schedule of 12-20 hours per week and hourly pay ranging from $17.58 to $24.83.

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 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 TYPE: Permanent - Part-time

BENEFITS ELIGIBLE? No

HOURS - HL1 (12-20 hrs/wk) Open availability required Monday-Sunday.

SHIFT: Retail Environment, must be able to work nights & weekends.

The hourly pay for this role is $17.58 - 24.83

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 Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
• A fun and inclusive work environment

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 10/29/26.