Retail Store Associate-Sarasota, FL Full & Part-Time
Retail & Consumer Services · Retail Operations · Sales Associate
In short
IKEA is hiring Retail Store Associates in Sarasota, FL for full and part-time positions. Responsibilities include assisting customers, maintaining store standards, processing sales, and food service. This role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
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.
- 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, preferably in the home furnishing sector.
- Experience in actively selling through understanding customers and their needs.
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)
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