Customer-First Sales Assistant - Dynamic Retail Role

Inter IKEA Systems B.V.; Exeter; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IKEA discount

Life Assurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Meal option

Free car parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Season travel ticket loan

Job summary

IKEA Exeter is looking for a Sales Assistant to welcome customers and help them find what they need, delivering reliable service in a busy store environment.

You'll be part of a team that keeps the store looking its best, while learning about products, pricing, and stock management. The role offers a 24-hour schedule across 4 days with evening shifts and weekends, with a £13.45 hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-moving, customer-facing environment is an advantage.
• Confident using computers and digital tools, with the ability to learn IKEA systems quickly.
• You have a customer-first mindset, making customers feel valued and supported.
• You take initiative, make informed choices, and manage daily tasks efficiently.
• Prioritise and organise work with great attention to detail.
• Ready to safely lift, condense, and replenish stock for busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide an inspirational shopping experience by approaching customers to identify needs and advise on solutions.
• Motivated by the range and curious to learn the stories behind products and their design.
• Support sales by keeping area clean, stocked, fully priced, well presented and easy to shop.
• Manual handling and heavy lifting of stock as required.

Skills

Customer service

Digital tools

Stock replenishment

Team player

Tools

Computers

POS systems

Job description

IKEA Exeter is looking for a Sales Assistant to welcome customers and help them find what they need, delivering reliable service in a busy store environment.

You'll be part of a team that keeps the store looking its best, while learning about products, pricing, and stock management. The role offers a 24-hour schedule across 4 days with evening shifts and weekends, with a £13.45 hourly rate.