Mobile Kitchen Designer

IKEA; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA is seeking a Mobile Kitchen Designer who brings inspiration, expertise, and personalised service directly into customers' homes. You will meet clients in their homes to understand needs, offer tailored solutions, and guide them from planning to payment, ensuring a seamless experience.

Responsibilities include staying current on IKEA services and product updates, supporting the Bedrooms department when needed, and driving success through strong customer relationships and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Full driving license for 2+ years.
• Confident in building relationships with customers and recommending products.
• Self-motivated and organized, able to manage your own appointment schedule and workload.
• Confident in taking accurate measurements and experienced with computer systems, including Microsoft Office and planning tools.
• Passionate about home furnishings with an interest in customer buying behaviours to provide tailored solutions.

Responsibilities

• Meeting customers in their homes to understand needs and offer personalised solutions.
• Deliver a seamless customer experience from booking to payment and follow-up.
• Work alongside the Bedrooms Shopkeeper to stay informed about IKEA services and product updates.
• When not planning in customers' homes, support the Bedrooms department as needed.
• Collaborate with sales goals and KPIs to drive success for customers and the business.

Skills

Customer relationship

Self-motivated

Time management

Measurement skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Planning tools

Job description

\"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.\"

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself.

At IKEA, we're committed to making our products and services accessible to everyone. As a Mobile Kitchen Designer, you'll bring the inspiration, expertise, and personalised service of the IKEA showroom directly into customers' homes. If you enjoy building relationships, understanding individual needs, and helping customers create their dream rooms we'd love to welcome you to our team!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Start date of employment: 7th November 2026
• The starting salary for this role is £17,000, based on skills and experience.
• Part Time: 24 hours per week including evenings and weekends.

OR

£28,500

• Full Time: 39 hours per week including evenings and alternative weekends.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• Have held a full driving license for 2+ years.
• Confident in building relationships with customers and recommending products that meet their needs.
• You are a self-motivated and organised individual who enjoys working independently and takes ownership of managing your own appointment schedule and workload.
• Confident in taking accurate measurements and experienced in using a range of computer systems, including Microsoft Office and planning tools.
• Passionate about home furnishings, with an interest in understanding customer buying behaviours to provide tailored solutions.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Meeting customers in their homes to gain a deeper understanding of their needs, offering inspiration and guidance to create personalised solutions for their space and lifestyle.
• Responsible for delivering a seamless customer experience from booking the initial appointment and planning solutions through to payment, while also following up with customers after their home visit.
• Working alongside the Bedrooms Shopkeeper, you will stay informed about IKEA services and product updates to help customers find the right solutions.
• When not planning in customers' homes, there will be an expectation for you to support the Bedrooms department when needed.
• Working closely with sales goals and key performance indicators (KPIs), helping drive success for both customers and the business.

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us as valued members of the team. Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all successful candidates. This role requires:

• Medical questionnaire
• Criminal History
• Driving Records