Sales Assistant | Retail | IKEA Oman

Job Requisition ID: 178330 

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 responsible for generating sales and ensuring a positive customer experience in the market hall area. This entails supporting operational duties, such as product arrangement and sales floor maintenance, as instructed by the shopkeeper. They play a critical role in maintaining store standards, representing the brand positively, and achieving sales targets while fostering a welcoming environment for customers.

What You Will Do:

• Deliver a positive customer experience in the market hall area.
• Meet or exceed weekly sales targets.
• Provide customers with current relevant information.
• Greet customers immediately upon entering the store with a smile.
• Create a positive first impression for the customer through an energetic attitude and adhering to dress code.
• Meet the needs of customers by being understanding and sensitive to diverse customers.
• Create a sparkling clean and organized environment by maintaining store standards and cleanliness.
• Participate in all market hall inventories.
• Participate in and attend all store meetings and other related functions.
• Assume and complete other duties as assigned by the shopkeeper.
• Follow IKEA policies and procedures 100%.
• Be flexible and work well with peers and management to accomplish duties.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a sales team.
• Understanding of retail and fast-moving consumer goods.
• Customer-focused with an energetic attitude.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• High School Degree.
• Minimum of 1 year of retail sales experience.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Physically fit to lift certain products and stand for a minimum of 8 hours.

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