Sales -Self Service Warehouse Associate - Full time

IKEA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 24,218 - 34,205; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

WiselyPay – early wage access

Paid parental leave

Tuition discount

Retirement and bonus plans

Co-worker discount

Telehealth visits

Dental and vision plans

Medical and Rx plans

Job summary

A leading international home furnishings retailer in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a full-time sales associate. You will assist customers with home solutions, keep the sales floor organized, and serve as a product expert. The role requires retail experience and a passion for customer service. This position offers a competitive hourly wage, benefits, and the opportunity to work in an inclusive team environment. Candidates must be flexible to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assisting customers and providing advice on home solutions.
• Keeping sales floor tidy, priced, and fully stocked.
• Acting as an expert on home furnishing solutions.
• Guiding customers toward top-selling products.
• Assembling display products for new introductions.

Skills

Retail experience

Knowledge of how to build quality IKEA furniture

Knowledge of waste management and sustainability principles

Experience working in a customer and commercial-oriented business

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!

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JOB TYPE: Permanent – Full-Time (benefits eligible)

HOURS: 34–40 hrs/week

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

The hourly pay range for this position 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

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

Qualifications

• Retail experience.
• Knowledge of how to build quality IKEA furniture.
• Knowledge of waste management and sustainability principles.
• Experience working in a customer and commercial-oriented business