UAEN Part Time Shopping Experience Assistant Retail IKEA YAS

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.

Overview Of The Role

The Shopping Experience Representative is responsible for maintaining a high level of customer service at the Info desk and other customer facing areas. They handle transactions, address customer inquiries, and ensure a smooth shopping experience by providing necessary tools and guidance. Success in this role is measured by customer satisfaction, accuracy of transaction handling, and effective problem resolution. Additionally, the representative plays a critical role in maintaining safety in the Smaland play area and handling returns and exchanges in a manner that aligns with company policy.

What You Will Do

• Follow the SOP for cash handling, receiving payments by various methods, ensuring accurate transaction processing.
• Count and record the float before and after trading to ensure accurate cash handling.
• Greet and welcome customers, ensuring shopping tools and catalogues are available, and assist with bags/trolleys as needed.
• Attend to customers' needs efficiently to minimize queues and enhance their shopping experience.
• Handle routine complaints courteously to ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Explain Smaland admission policy and ensure child safety within the area.
• Make necessary announcements to inform or assist customers as needed.
• Adhere to all system procedures according to policy and procedure.
• Book services such as Home Delivery and Assembly, and track out of stock items.
• Handle returns and exchanges using judgment and management policies to retain customers.
• Report incidents like product faults or safety issues to management.
• Prepare and analyze transaction reports for trends, profitability, and store performance.

Required Skills To Be Successful

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving abilities.
• Proactive and customer focused attitude.
• Fluency in English with a preference for bilingual skills in Arabic.

What Qualifies You For The Role

• High School education or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar customer service role.
• Proven ability to solve problems and handle complaints effectively.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Arabic is preferred.

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