Retail Store Associate

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. Where others see home furnishing products, we see smart solutions to create a better everyday life. With a great deal of passion, imagination and brainstorming we turn colours, textiles and furniture into inspiring environments that excite, engage and convince IKEA visitors that they can do it too!

Responsibilities

Actively approach customers requiring additional help, identify their needs and advise them on the best solutions for their homes; Keep area of responsibility clean, tidy, priced and fully stocked. Ensures that the IKEA basic merchandising standards are in place at all times to give customers a positive shopping experience; Convey passion about IKEA products and actively learn about their features and benefits, sharing this knowledge with customers to help them make informed choices, resulting in a better overall shopping experience; Build furniture as needed for In Shape As New, introduction of new products, commercial calendar implementation and remodels; Prepare, produce, and maintain IKEA Food menu items; serve all IKEA Food menu items; follow procedures and guidelines for safe food handling, cleanliness and sanitation, and workplace safety; Receive inbound goods and ensure inventory accuracy at the point of receiving; Flow product to final selling location; Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently; Provide customers with a simple and efficient Full Serve Hand Out experience; Provide the customer with a simple and smooth returns and exchange experience.

Requirements

1 year of retail experience; Experience in actively selling through understanding customers and their needs.

Nice to have

Home furnishing sector experience

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