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Retail Store Associate

IKEA and Careers
Syracuse, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026

Why we will love 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

As a Retail Store Associate, floating between various departments, contributing to a successful shopping experience, you will: Actively approach customers requiring additional help identify their needs and advise them on the best solutions for their homes. Keeps area of responsibility clean, tidy, priced and fully stocked. Ensures that the IKEA basic merchandising standards are in place at all times to give customers a positive shopping experience. Convey passion about IKEA products and actively learn about their features and benefits, sharing this knowledge with customers to help them make informed choices, resulting in a better overall shopping experience. Build furniture as needed for In Shape As New, introduction of new products, commercial calendar implementation and remodels. Prepare, produce, and maintain IKEA Food menu items; serve all IKEA Food menu items; follow procedures and guidelines for safe food handling, cleanliness and sanitation, and workplace safety. Receive inbound goods and ensure inventory accuracy at the point of receiving. Flow product to final selling location. Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently. Provide customers with a simple and efficient Full Serve Hand Out experience. Provide the customer with a simple and smooth returns and exchange experience.

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!

QUALIFICATIONS

2-3 years of retail experience, preferably in the home furnishing sector. Experience in actively selling through understanding customers and their needs.

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JOB TYPE - Permanent, Part-time BENEFITS ELIGIBLE? Yes HOURS - 12-20 hours per week. Must have complete open working availability on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays between the hours of 6:00AM to 11:00PM. The hourly pay range for this role is $18.50-26.14 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!

Salary : $19 - $26

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