Job Opportunities in Australia

Job ID: 257604
Date posted: 13/09/2024
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)
• 5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave 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
• Digital Entertainment membership (thousands of discounts for dining, fun activities, shopping and travel across Australia & New Zealand)
• Bonus programme (where eligible)
• Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

Additional Information:

• These roles are Permanent Part-time, 30hrs & 50hrs/fortnight.
• Applications close Friday 27 September 2024
• As our store operates 7 days per week, you must have the availability to work a rotating roster with a mix of day and evening shifts, where the spread of hours will be between 8:00am to 9:30pm. You also have the availability to work 3 out of 4 weekends in a month (both Saturday and Sunday).

About this work area

As a Sales Co-worker (Kitchen Planner) your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Be an IKEA Ambassador by understanding that you impact our customer’s experience by being able to offer solutions and answer questions that relate to their kitchen and home furnishing needs.
• Actively approach customers to identify their needs by asking insightful questions and advising them on the best kitchen solutions for them.
• Supporting customers with their kitchen design process using the kitchen planning 3D rendering software and accessory workshop. You will build strong relationships with the customer throughout their planning journey.
• Responsible for ensuring that the sales area is stocked, presentable, attractively merchandised and correctly priced.
• Building strong relationships with your team and other departments to promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Stay knowledgeable about in-store specials, delivery options, product features and benefits.

As a Sales Co-worker (Self Serve Furniture Area) 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.
• Condensing stock, including unloading pallets and cutting boxes open to restock appropriate products.
• Working closely with the fulfilment team to ensure the self serve warehouse is always well-stocked, tidy and presentable.
• Building strong relationships with your team and other departments to promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

As Sales Co-worker you are:

• Passionate about learning and sharing the IKEA product range with customers.
• Able to prioritise multiple tasks and are comfortable with on-the-job physical activity.
• Able to adopt a customer-focused mindset and strive to deliver a memorable shopping experience.
• Friendly and are comfortable with connecting and interacting with people.

We need people like you

At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!