Who you are
IKEA is set to open as part of our innovative new format Small Stores, designed to enhance our omnichannel approach and provide a seamless experience for our customers. This new format brings fresh opportunities, requiring innovative thinking, adaptable solutions, and a dynamic approach, creating an exciting environment for our people to grow and thrive.
This store will open in Coimbra and we are looking for Store Co-workers. Join our team at the new Coimbra store and you will be passionate about our products and motivated to share inspiring home furnishings solutions with the many people. Whether you're ensuring smooth service, sharing Swedish delicacies in the bistro and Swedish Food Market or maintaining the great customer experience throughout the store, you'll play a vital role in creating a welcoming atmosphere and a positive shopping experience. If you love working in a fast-paced environment and making people smile this is the perfect role for you!
Thus, we are looking for someone with the following characteristics:
- A straightforward approach and committed to being part of the team but also can manage your own tasks efficiently.
- A customer first mindset and enjoy the versatility of working in a different area each day, making the customer feel valued and supported in everything you do.
- Able to prioritise and organise your own work to make efficient use of the time available with thorough attention to detail.
- Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced team environment.
- Ability to remain organised and detail-orientated, even when things get busy.
A day in your life with us
On a daily basis:
- Providing a memorable shopping experience for our customers working across various departments, supporting store guests to find the most suitable solutions for their life at home.
- Support maximising sales by ensuring your areas of responsibility are clean, fully stocked, all products priced, well presented and easy to shop. Some products may involve heavy lifting.
- You will use the IKEA vision of a better everyday life at home and prioritise the customer by interacting with them and promoting products to align with their needs.
- Ensure all safety protocols and regulations are followed for a secure environment for both our customers and co-workers.
- Support your colleagues, lend a hand, and create a positive work environment, contributing to a proud team.
Together as a team
Inspired by our Swedish roots and humanistic vision, at IKEA we have a unique culture. We believe that all people have value, regardless of any dimension of their identity - diversity is an asset to our business. We value the spirit of unity and informality. Therefore, it is very likely that you will feel at home here!
We really want to create a better everyday life for our customers. And for our co-workers. So, these are some of the benefits we offer:
- Co-workers Restaurant: space dedicated to co-workers, with diverse and healthy options, for a complete meal at an affordable price (mouth-watering!)
- Schedules communicated in advance so that it is easier to reconcile work with your personal life (studies, hobbies, work, or even doing nothing...)
- Social and psychological support through the CÖNTIGO program;
- Annual bonus to celebrate the joint effort to grow the business;
- Discounts and benefits in partnerships: gyms, technology, cosmetics, hotels, travel, etc.;
- Opportunities for ongoing online, in-class and on-the-job training to explore your potential.
Working at IKEA is much more than a job.