Kitchen Installation Co-Worker

Job description

About the job

Our Kitchen Installation Coworkers oversee the process from design to delivery, installation to the first meal made in the customers dream kitchen... are you driven by curiosity, with an eye for detail and putting the customer at the heart of every decision you make?

Sounds like you... then apply to join our Kitchen and Dining team at IKEA Gateshead

ABOUT THE JOB An IKEA co-worker's main task is to maximise sales and profitability in his/her area of responsibility using knowledge of the IKEA product range, local market conditions and the needs of customers. No other position in the IKEA store is more hands-on in terms of customer contact. Together with thousands of colleagues around the world you will help to ensure the continued global success of the IKEA Concept – a concept that serves millions of satisfied customers each day.

YOUR ASSIGNMENT Your tasks will include:
·  Maximising sales and profitability by ensuring your area of responsibility is clean, tidy, fully stocked and correctly priced. You also ensure your products are in perfect condition at all times.
·  Being passionate about the products you sell and actively learning about their features and benefits. You then want to share this knowledge with customers and colleagues.
·  Actively approaching customers who you see need additional help, and advising them on the best solutions for their homes in order to sell more.
·  Preparing your area of responsibility for stock replenishment and next day's business.
·  Understanding your department's action plans, and supporting the goals and targets set by your manager.
·  You will oversee and manage the customers installation of their dream kitchen. Being part of their kitchen buying experience from initial design to completion YOUR PROFILE Your knowledge, skills and experience include:
·  You are confident about approaching and talking to people in a polite and friendly manner.
·  You are enthusiastic about working with others in a team.
·  You have a flexible approach to work and are open to change.
·  You have an interest in home furnishing and people's everyday life at home.
·  You can prioritise and organise your own work to make efficient use of your time. GROWING TOGETHER IKEA offers an exciting and empowering work environment in a global marketplace. And as the world's leader at life at home, you have exceptional opportunities to grow and develop together with us.

Additional Information :

x3 positions with weekly contracted hours as below:

x2 20 hours per week
x1 39 hours per week

Previous sales and kitchen design experience is preferred

Full flexibility is required from 9am-10pm Monday-Friday, 9am-8pm Saturday and 9am-7pm Sunday.

Shift pattern will vary but will include weekend working

Fantastic coworker benefits, some including:

Living Wage of £8.25
Free uniform
Free onsite parking
Free healthy food
Christmas and Easter gift
Coworker discount

Job ID

248901BR

Removal Date

21/06/2016