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Meeting & Understanding Customers

Retail Sales Associate

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  • Paramus, New Jersey, United States
  • Sales & Commercial

Job Description

  • Job ID: 357241

  • Date posted: 02/09/2026

    • Why we will love you

    You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

    A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share your uniqueness. Join our team and start a better life for yourself!

    What you'll be doing day to day

    '- Assisting customers and providing advice on the best solutions for their homes.
    - Keeping your sales floor tidy, priced and fully stocked to give customers a positive shopping experience.
    - Acting as an expert and consultant on a broad range of home furnishing solutions, products and services to inspire and inform customers.
    - Guiding customers toward top-selling and prioritized products.
    - Assembling display products for the introduction of new products.

    Together as a team

    We are the ones meeting our customers – in our stores, online, in our catalogue and beyond. We have knowledge of the IKEA product range, local markets and customer needs and we constantly find new ways of making real connections with our customers to maximize sales and profitability. Together with thousands of colleagues around the world we’re a diverse team working for the continued global success of the IKEA Concept – a concept that helps millions of customers create a better everyday life!

    Apply now!

    JOB TYPE – Permanent, Part-time
    BENEFITS ELIGIBLE?: Yes
    HOURS – 12-20 hours per week. Must be able to work some weekdays and weeknights, and must have complete open working availability on weekends between the hours of 9:00AM to 10:30PM.

    The hourly pay rate range for this role is $19.91 - $28.12

    At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to ​help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

    Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
    WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
    Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
    KinderCare tuition discount  
    Retirement and bonus plans
    Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
    Pet insurance program
    Education assistance and learning programs
    Safety shoe reimbursement
    24/7 telehealth visits
    Dental and vision plans
    Medical and Rx plans (Must work minimum of 20 hours per week)
    A fun and inclusive work environment!

    Qualifications

    2-3 years of relevant sales & merchandising work experience

    Experience in retail, preferably in the home furnishing sector.

    Experience in actively selling through understanding customers and their needs.

    High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent.
    The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 19.91 USD to 28.12 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.
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