Sales Assistant

Inter IKEA Systems B.V.; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance 4x pay

Flexi Holiday Plan

Childcare & wellbeing support

Job summary

IKEA Belfast is seeking a friendly Sales Co-worker to inspire customers, help them find solutions, and keep the store welcoming and well-stocked. You will answer questions, share product stories, assist with purchases, and create inviting room settings to help customers envision their home.

This role offers 12–24 hour contracts with an attractive hourly rate and opportunities to grow with a global retailer.

Qualifications

• Forward planning and multi-tasking with great attention to detail.
• Customer-first mindset that makes customers feel valued and supported.
• Proactive, takes initiative and engages with daily tasks.
• Ability to prioritise and organise own work to be efficient.

Responsibilities

• Provide an inspirational shopping experience by identifying customer needs and advising on best solutions.
• Be enthusiastic about the range and learn the stories behind products.
• Support maximising sales by keeping area clean, stocked, well presented and easy to shop.

Skills

Customer focus

Team player

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

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.

IKEA Belfast are looking to welcome Sales Assistants to join our delightful and friendly team.

As a Sales co-worker, you'll support customers by helping them find inspiration and solutions for their homes, maintain attractive and well-stocked areas, and ensure the store is always ready to welcome visitors. Depending on the department, this could involve sharing product knowledge, assisting customers with purchases, replenishing stock, creating inspiring room settings, and contributing to a positive shopping experience for every customer.

Whether you're helping a customer design their dream bedroom, choose products for their kitchen and dining space, refresh their home with textiles, or find the perfect decorative touches, you'll play an important role in bringing the IKEA experience to life.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be 4th October
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 12 to 24 hour contracts
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High-street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans.
• Flexi Holiday Plan
• Family Friendly childcare & wellbeing support

...as well so much more!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• You are skilled at forward planning, can handle several tasks at once with ease, and take pleasure in being a team member as well as fulfilling responsibilities on your own.
• You have a customer first mindset, where you make the customer feel valued and supported in everything you do.
• You take initiative, make well-informed choices, and actively engage with your daily tasks.
• You prioritise and organise your own work to make efficient use of the time available with great attention to detail.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• You provide an inspirational shopping experience for our customers by actively approaching them to identify their needs and advising them on the best solutions for their life at home.
• You are always enthusiastic about the range, curious to learn the stories behind the products and their design
• You support maximising sales by ensuring your area of responsibility is clean, fully stocked, all products priced, well presented and easy to shop. Some products may involve heavy lifting.

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, and feel valued in the workplace.

Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

We are an equal opportunities employer.