Sales Assistant | Retail | IKEA Dalma

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 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.

The Sales Assistant is responsible for sales generation and delivering a positive customer experience in the market hall area. They support all operational duties, as assigned by the shopkeeper, which include arranging products and maintaining the sales floor. The role requires maintaining store cleanliness and upholding store standards, greeting and assisting customers, and ensuring adherence to company policies. The Sales Assistant plays an integral part in meeting sales targets and contributing to the store's overall success.

• Create a sparkling clean and organized environment by maintaining store standards and cleanliness.
• Represent a positive attitude towards the merchandise, brand, and company.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the shopkeeper.
• Meet or exceed weekly sales targets.
• Participate in all market hall inventories.
• Attend all store meetings and related functions.
• Maintain punctuality and adhere to the designated work schedule.
• Work flexibly with peers and management to accomplish duties.
• Follow IKEA policies and procedures 100%.
• Create a positive first impression for customers through an energetic attitude and adherence to dress code.
• Greet customers immediately upon entering the store with a smile.
• Provide customers with current and relevant information.

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift and handle stock safely.
• Capability to stand for long periods.
• Strong customer service orientation.

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