Retail Store Associate, Part-Time

Retail & Consumer Services · Retail Operations · Sales Associate

In short

Join IKEA in Sarasota, Florida, as a Part-Time Retail Store Associate. You will assist customers, maintain store appearance, handle sales transactions, and support various departments. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

Actively approach customers, identify needs, and advise on solutions.
Keep areas clean, tidy, priced, and stocked according to merchandising standards.
Convey passion for IKEA products and share knowledge with customers.
Build furniture as needed for various commercial initiatives.
Prepare, produce, and serve IKEA Food menu items, following safety guidelines.
Receive inbound goods and ensure inventory accuracy.
Flow product to selling locations.
Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
Provide customers with a smooth returns and exchange experience.

Requirements

1 year of retail experience, preferably in the home furnishing sector.
Experience in actively selling by understanding customers and their needs.
Ability to work 12-20 hours per week.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in the home furnishing sector is preferred.

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.

Skills

Customer ServiceSalesMerchandisingInventory ManagementPoint of Sale (POS) SystemsFood Handling

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About IKEA

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. Our business idea is to offer well-designed, functional and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment. The IKEA Brand unites more than 200.000 co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners all over the world. It’s one brand, but it reaches millions of hearts and homes. Our value chain is unique. It includes everything from product development, design, supply, manufacture and sales – and of course it begins and ends with our customers. The IKEA retail business…

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