Sales Assistant | Retail | IKEA Jebel Ali

Job Requisition ID: 179564 Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day. Overview Of The Role: The Sales Assistant is crucial in generating sales and ensuring an exceptional customer experience within the market hall area of the IKEA store. The role involves arranging products, maintaining the sales floor, and supporting operational duties assigned by the shopkeeper. Success in this role is measured by meeting sales targets, creating a welcoming environment, and adhering to company policies. The Sales Assistant must possess a friendly demeanor and be capable of working in a fast-paced, customer-focused retail environment. What You Will Do: - Meet or exceed weekly sales targets. - Participate in all market hall inventories. - Provide customers with current relevant information. - Represent a positive attitude toward the merchandise, the brand, and the company. - Create a positive first impression for the customer through an energetic attitude and adhering to the dress code. - Greet customers immediately upon entering the store with a smile. - Maintain a clean and organized environment by upholding store standards of cleanliness. - Assume and complete other duties as assigned by the shopkeeper. - Participate in and attend all store meetings and other related functions. - Follow IKEA policies and procedures 100%. - Work flexibly and collaboratively with peers and management to accomplish duties. - Be punctual and adhere to the designated work schedule. Required Skills To Be Successful: - Strong customer service orientation. - Ability to multitask and manage time effectively. - Proficiency in verbal communication. - Adaptability to work flexible hours and collaboratively within a team. What Qualifies You For The Role: - High School Degree or equivalent. - At least 1 year of retail sales experience. - Good verbal communication skills. - Physical capability to stand for a minimum of 8 hours and lift stock as needed. We’re here to provide excellent service but a little help from you can ensure a five-star candidate experience from start to finish. Before you click “apply”: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.

High School Degree or equivalent. At least 1 year of retail sales experience. Good verbal communication skills. Physical capability to stand for a minimum of 8 hours and lift stock as needed.