Customer Relations Team Leader

Retail & Consumer Services · Retail Management

In short

We are hiring a Customer Relations Team Leader for our new IKEA store in Chandigarh, India. This role involves ensuring excellent customer experiences, supporting and coaching the team, and contributing to sales growth in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure a fast, efficient, and friendly customer experience across all Customer Relations areas.
  • Handle customer issues accurately, positively, and efficiently, stepping in when escalations are required.
  • Support, coach, and empower co-workers so they are confident and ready to help customers at all times.
  • Lead by example on the shop floor, spending time with your team to guide, support, and develop them.
  • Ensure the department is well-equipped, organised, and staffed according to customer flow.
  • Work closely with other store functions to improve the overall shopping experience.
  • Actively seek and act on customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to department and store action plans and take ownership of agreed goals.
  • Monitor service performance, productivity, and costs, taking action where needed.
  • Ensure safety, security, and compliance with cash handling and store procedures.

Requirements

  • Customer-focused leader passionate about creating positive shopping experiences and building long-term customer relationships.
  • Ability to lead by example, live IKEA values, and work in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Confident in supporting and coaching co-workers, handling customer situations calmly, and making sound decisions.
  • Motivated by developing people, improving ways of working, and contributing to sales growth and profitability.
  • Values teamwork, simplicity, and responsibility.
  • Driven to continuously learn and grow—both personally and professionally.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in leading and developing a team.
  • Understanding of retail operations and customer service principles.
  • Ability to balance customer needs with business priorities.

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic retail environment.
  • Opportunity to create meaningful experiences for customers.
  • Be part of a team passionate about people and home furnishing.
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Company

IKEA

Job Posted

1 month ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Chandīgarh, India

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