Sales Co-worker

**Job ID**: 289407
- **Date posted**: 23/05/2025

**Our team within IKEA**At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work. We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion.We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential. **What you need to know**Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:

- $27.35 base hourly pay rate
- Above award rates and penalty rates (including Sunday and Public Holidays)
- Leave entitlements - 5 weeks Paid Annual, Paid Parental, Family & Community and much more
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
- 15% Co-worker discount
- Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
- Co-worker uniform provided
- Free Co-worker parking
- Free benefits membership (savings and discounts on everyday expenses, entertainment, retail and well-being offers across hundreds of retailers and service providers).
- Bonus programme (where eligible)
- Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

Additional Information:

- These roles are Permanent Part-time, contract sizes ranging from 30-50hrs/fortnight
- The Hiring Manager for this role is Nicholas Vanderzijpp - Shopkeeper
- Applications close Thursday 5th May 2025
- Availability requirements for these roles range between the hours of 8:00am-9:30pm, weekdays and weekends. You also have the availability to work 3 out of 4 weekends in a month (both Saturday and Sunday).

**About this work area**As Sales Co-worker your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Engaging and assist customers in understanding their needs and providing your knowledge on IKEA products and services to support their purchasing decisions.
- Actively participating in selling products with a positive attitude and contribute to business goals and growth.
- Maintaining a clean and organised sales area, ensuring all products are properly priced and fully stocked.
- Building strong relationships with your team and other departments to promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Assembling displays for the introduction of new products.

We are looking for co-workers in the following areas:Markethall - Textiles, Cookshop & Lighting
- Being an expert and passionate about the IKEA product range; and actively learning about their features and benefits.
- Replenishing and condensing stock levels throughout your shift and ensuring your area of responsibility is always well-stocked, correctly priced/labelled, and presentable.
- Comfortable with on-the-job physical activity such as lifting, pushing/pulling, sliding/transferring of stock (rugs) which vary in size and weight.

Self Serve Furniture Area - Warehouse
- Using inventory systems to ensure stock inventory is correct and up to date, ensure the Self Serve warehouse is always well-stocked, tidy and presentable.
- Condensing stock, including unloading pallets and cutting boxes open to restock appropriate products and recycling of cardboard.
- Assisting customers with loading flatpacks or products onto their flatbed trolleys when required.

As Sales Co-worker you are or have:

- Passionate about home furnishings and appreciator of quality focusing on maintaining a high level of product knowledge and sharing the IKEA product range with customers.
- Strong communication skills and ability to connect with others, you can understand the customer's needs and the ability to build strong relationships.
- An authentic approach in generating sales, whilst maintaining a professional, self-motivated attitude towards meeting sales targets and KPIs.
- Clear and concise communication skills, a keen eye for detail and strong problem-solving skills.
- A ‘Togetherness’ mindset with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficient computer skills and an ability to learn about all technical aspects of the IKEA product range and tools.
- A safe mindset and being comfortable with physical work and manual handling including repetitive movements and lifting.

**We need people like you**At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us