Sales Co-worker - Kitchen and Dining Department
Gateshead (Tyne and Wear) Sales
Job description
About the job
We are looking for talent with a passion for design, detail and delivering exceptional customer service - with a Kitchen range offering over 2400 articles, the possibilities are truly endless for your customer!
Come and join our Kitchen and Dining department... the heart of our future growth!
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. 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 :
We have 5 positions with weekly contracts as shown below:
x1 39 hours per week
x2 30 hours per week
x2 20 hours per week
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
Working on our Kitchen and Dining Department - this role will involve computer aided kitchen planning with customers
Fantastic coworker benefit package included:
Living Wage of £8.25 per hour for all coworkers
Free uniform
Free healthy food options daily
Subsidised meals
Free on-site parking
Easter Gift
Christmas Gift
Pension
Life assurance
Job ID
248894BR
Removal Date
21/06/2016