Retail Sales Associate - Self Serve

IKEA USA; Missouri; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals who care about making a positive impact in the world. This part-time role focuses on optimizing the shopping experience through attentive customer service and relationship building. You will act as an expert consultant, helping customers navigate a broad range of products. With a commitment to inclusivity and growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a better everyday life for many. Join a team that prioritizes your well-being and provides a comprehensive benefits package, making it more than just a job.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holiday and Sick Leave

Tuition Discounts

Retirement Plans

Pet Insurance

Telehealth Services

Dental, Vision, and Medical Plans

Safety Shoe Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in retail sales, preferably in home furnishings.
• Familiarity with basic design principles and modular furniture planning.

Responsibilities

• Optimize shopping experience through knowledgeable customer service.
• Maximize sales while maintaining profitability.
• Support implementation of promotional activities.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Optimization

Relationship Building

Product Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Retail Sales Experience

Job description

Why we will love you

You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand that greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you. A job at IKEA is more than just home furnishings; it's about working together 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 sector.
• Familiarity with basic design principles and modular furniture planning.

Apply now!

Thank you for your interest in 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.
Job type: Permanent, Part-Time 20-34 hours/week.
Benefits eligible: Yes.
Hours: Open availability Monday through Sunday, 8am-11pm.
The pay range for this role is $17.24 - $24.58, based on relevant work experience.
At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, holiday and sick leave, early wage access, parental leave, tuition discounts, retirement and bonus plans, discounts, pet insurance, education programs, safety shoe reimbursement, telehealth, dental, vision, and medical plans (for those working at least 20 hours/week). Join our team and enjoy these benefits and more!