Retail Sales Associate - Self Serve (34-40 Hours/week)

IKEA; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Retail Sales Associate, where you'll enhance customer experiences and drive sales in a dynamic environment. Your role will involve providing expert advice on products, building customer relationships, and ensuring high stock availability. This position offers flexible hours and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about retail and customer service.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Health plans

Retirement

Discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Optimizing the shopping experience through knowledgeable customer service.
• Creating relationships with customers to provide support in-store and remotely.
• Maximizing sales while maintaining profitability.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales

Job description

Join to apply for the Retail Sales Associate - Self Serve (34-40 Hours/week) role at IKEA

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

1. Optimizing the shopping experience through knowledgeable and attentive customer service to continually increase sales.
2. Creating relationships with customers to provide support in-store and remotely.
3. Acting as an expert and consultant on a broad range of products and services to inspire and inform customers.
4. Listening to, identifying, anticipating, and responding to customer needs.
5. Maximizing sales, while maintaining profitability, by actively steering customers towards top-selling and prioritized products.
6. Analyzing and adjusting sales space capacities based on sales location to secure high stock availability.
7. Supporting the implementation and upkeep of planned and promotional activities in, or involving, your product range.

Job Details

• Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Hours: 34-40 hours/week, open availability Monday through Sunday
• Pay range: $19.52 to $27.86 per hour, based on experience
• Benefits: Generous paid time off, health plans, retirement, discounts, and more (see original for full list)

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of retail sales experience, preferably in home furnishings
• Familiarity with basic design principles and modular furniture planning
• Strong customer service and sales skills