Customer Relations Officer, IKEA Cheras (Part-Time) at Ikano-Retail

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Resilience, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Communication, Problem Solving, Initiative, Cultural Awareness, Flexibility, Computer Literacy

Industry

Retail

Description

Company Description The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA. We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans. We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment. Job Description Customers I am helpful and friendly in my approach to my customers, always aiming for a win-win situation and for repeat business. My priority is to ensure my work space is effectively equipped at all times throughout the day and that I am ready and available to help customers when needed. I have the knowledge, confidence and desire to resolve customer complaints. I deal positively and quickly with any issues they raise. I have the knowledge, confidence and desire to make the buying process as easy as possible for our customers. I ensure we listen to our customers and use knowledge of both the IKEA product range and how retailing works in order to offer informed solutions and resolve customer issues. I am empowered to solve customer complaints within my level of authorisation. I recognise when I need to escalate an issue and then pass on the relevant information to a manager for him/her to be able to deal effectively with the customer I know how to assemble IKEA products so I can assist customers who have difficulties assembling them. I also exchange component parts when they are needed offer solutions to frequently asked questions. This helps to make a better future shopping experience for everyone. I record information accurately in the relevant systems so that we can use the resulting analysis to make improvements to our customers’ future shopping experiences. I ensure the IKEA store is a safe and secure environment at all times for visitors and colleagues. Commercial/Business I optimise the relationship with our customers in order to drive sales growth and sustained long-term profitability. I do this by: Ensuring I know the IKEA product range and services and actively work to offer alternative solutions that meet the needs of individual customers’. Understanding the importance of accurate stock inventory and how my own actions impact on this. Understanding the IKEA Concept, global solutions, tools and working methods and ensuring I use the appropriate manuals from Inter IKEA Systems to help me optimise our customers’ shopping experience. Contributing to my department’s action plan and taking ownership for my part in its delivery. Listening to feedback from customers when it is given and passing this on to my manager. Working with my manager to identify solutions to customer issues. People I am available to help and support colleagues when needed. I actively work together with other store functions to continuously improve the shopping experience for our customers in order to drive sustained long-term profitability. I value other colleagues ‘ways of working and I learn from those who work differently to me because I understand we are most effective when we work together and amplify each other’s efforts. I share my knowledge with my colleagues and encourage them to do the same. I keep my colleagues informed so that they can perform their roles effectively. I am responsible for my own development and look to my manager to support me in improving my competence. Financial I know the Customer Relations action plan and support the goals and targets given to me by my manager to ensure the effective execution of our action plan. I have an overview of the store action plan and understand how the Customer Relations action plan supports this. I know our daily and weekly service targets and this drives me to improve our service delivery. I understand the impact of my actions on the financial results of my area and know which results I have influence over and how to balance this with the needs of my customers. I follow cash handling procedures to ensure the security of all monies received. I continuously look for more effective ways of working to reduce costs. Qualifications - Experience of working in a high volume and fast paced retail environment. - Ability to prioritise and organise own work to make efficient use of time available. - Experience of customer focus and customer service. - Good at quickly building rapport with people from different (cultural) backgrounds. - Emotional resilience and ability to handle conflict (assertive and able to remain calm when confronted with angry and/or upset customers). - Ability to use and take personal initiatives and to make considered decisions. - Ability to work alone but also as a team player. - Common sense. - Attention to detail. - A flexible approach/open to change. - Computer literate. Additional Information Please apply by 30 October 2025

Responsibilities

The Customer Relations Officer is responsible for providing helpful and friendly service to customers, resolving complaints, and ensuring a positive shopping experience. They also assist with product assembly and maintain a safe store environment.