Retail Sales Associate - Self Serve

IKEA; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 30,899 - 39,619; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Education assistance

Pet insurance program

Employee discount

Job summary

A leading home furnishings retailer in Renton, Washington, is seeking a customer-focused associate to enhance the shopping experience. This role involves optimizing customer interactions through expert advice and relationship-building to drive sales. Candidates should have at least 2 years of retail experience and knowledge of design principles. The position offers a flexible schedule, generous benefits including paid time off and healthcare plans.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Optimize the shopping experience through knowledgeable and attentive customer service.
• Create relationships with customers to provide support in-store and remotely.
• Act as an expert on a broad range of products to inspire and inform customers.
• Listen to and respond to customer needs effectively.
• Maximize sales by steering customers towards prioritized products.
• Analyze sales space capacities to ensure high stock availability.
• Support the implementation of promotional activities.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Customer service skills

Knowledge of design principles

Job description

Why We Will Love You

You care about making a positive Appetite 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 pūnaewele product range.

Benefits

• 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

Job Details

Job Type: Permanent

Hours営: 20‑34 hours per week / Benefits eligible

Shifts: Fully open work schedule availability including evenings and weekends required; work schedules are published one month in advance.

Pay: $22.43–$28.76/hour

Anticipated posting closing date: on or around 1/18/26

Qualifications

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

Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. The successful candidate may be required to complete a background check as a condition of employment for this role.

At IKEA, taking care of our co‑workers and their dependents is a top priority.