At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and plan home spaces while visiting customers in their homes.
- Company: Join IKEA, a globally loved brand focused on creating better everyday lives.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £30,000, car allowance, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team environment with diverse ideas and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Combine creativity and autonomy while making a real impact on customers' lives.
- Qualifications: Experience in sales and design planning, strong customer focus, and independent work skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
Join Us as a Remote / Field-Based Furniture Planner in Inverness. Ready to shape the future of IKEA in Inverness? At IKEA, we’re on a mission to create a better everyday life for the many people. This is your chance to be part of that journey by bringing our world-class home furnishing solutions directly to customers who don’t live near a store.
As a Remote Furniture/Home Planner, you’ll enjoy the freedom to manage your own schedule, meet customers in their homes, and help them design spaces that truly reflect their lives. This isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to combine creativity, autonomy, and purpose with the backing of one of the most loved brands in the world.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
- Manage and follow up on appointments
- Visit customers’ homes to plan and design kitchens, bedrooms, and bathrooms
- Guide customers through the full journey from first contact to delivery and installation
- Achieve a KPI target and conversion from appointment to sale
You’ll play a key role in developing IKEA’s presence in Inverness and showcasing our amazing furniture offering to a new customer base.
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:
- Strong customer focus and ability to actively listen and provide solutions
- Experience in sales and design planning (kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms preferred)
- Ability to manage your own diary and work independently
- Comfortable achieving KPIs and driving sales conversions
- High numeracy and ability to use digital tools and systems
- Passion for home furnishing trends and sustainable solutions
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING DAY TO DAY:
- Book and manage customer appointments and follow up on requests
- Visit customers’ homes to provide design and planning support
- Showcase IKEA’s range and create tailored solutions
- Convert appointments into successful sales
- Stay updated on trends and customer needs to offer relevant solutions
- Collaborate with in-store teams for support when needed
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Starting salary from £30,000 plus car or car allowance
- 39 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, including evenings & weekends
- Permanent contract
- 2 weeks of training in store upon joining
- Mandatory background checks, including medical history
- Hold a valid driving licence for 2+ years
WHY IKEA:
Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talents to work every day. We offer a variety of benefits to suit their and their family’s everyday needs. Discover the wonderful IKEA experience and the many reasons to become one of our co-workers.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- Attach an updated CV with your application
- Virtual interview with hiring manager (Pre-Work Task to Prepare)
- Face-to-face interview with recruiting/hiring manager
We care for the people. It takes diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognised for our diverse talents.
Wardrobe and Furniture Installer in Inverness employer: IKEA
IKEA is an exceptional employer that values creativity, autonomy, and a strong customer focus, making it an ideal place for those passionate about design and home furnishing. With a supportive work culture that encourages personal growth and offers competitive benefits, including a starting salary of £30,000 and flexible working hours, employees can thrive while contributing to a mission of improving everyday life for customers in Inverness. Join us to be part of a diverse team where your unique talents are celebrated and your ideas can shape the future of our brand.
