Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Sales - Retail
Company Industry
Retail
Company Overview
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 Arab 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 Groupu2019s 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 a key role in the IKEA retail operation, tasked with driving sales generation and ensuring customers have a positive experience in the market hall area. The role supports operational duties assigned by the shopkeeper, such as arranging products and maintaining the sales floor. Success in this role is characterized by achieving sales targets, exemplifying brand values, and fostering a welcoming store environment. The Sales Assistant must demonstrate flexibility, a customer-focused approach, and adherence to company policies.
What you will do
Greet customers immediately upon entering the store with a smile.
Create a positive first impression for customers through an energetic attitude and adhering to the dress code.
Provide customers with current and relevant product information.
Represent a positive attitude toward the merchandise, brand, and company.
Ensure a friendly and engaging personality to comfortably interact with the general public.
Generate sales by meeting or exceeding weekly sales targets.
Participate in all market hall inventories.
Follow IKEA policies and procedures 100%.
Assume and complete other duties as assigned by the shopkeeper.
Arrange products and maintain the sales floor standards.
Attend all store meetings and related functions.
Create a sparkling clean and organized environment by maintaining store standards and cleanliness.
Be physically fit to lift stock and stand for a minimum of 8 hours.
Work as part of a sales team, demonstrating flexibility and collaboration with peers and management.
Required skills to be successful
Good verbal communication skills.
Customer-focused approach with adherence to Al-Futtaim and IKEA values.
Ability to lift and be physically active for extended periods.
Positive and energetic attitude towards customers and team collaboration.
What qualifies you for the role
High school degree or equivalent education.
Minimum of 1 year retail sales experience.
Ability to lift certain products and stand for a minimum of 8 hours.
Comprehensive understanding of retail and fast-moving stock environments.
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Before you click u201capplyu201d: 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.
About the Company
Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.
The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.
The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.
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