Sales Assistant

IKEA; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home furnishing company in Bletchley is searching for Sales Assistants to enhance the shopping experience. The role includes assisting customers, keeping the sales area organised, and maximizing sales through product presentation. Candidates should have a customer-first mindset, excellent multi-tasking skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Contracts are flexible, offering 20–30 hours per week, with a competitive hourly rate of £14.15 and great employee benefits.

Benefits

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance

Free healthy meal option

End of year gift

Qualifications

• Skilled at forward planning and can handle several tasks at once.
• Able to make the customer feel valued in all interactions.
• Can make well-informed choices and engages actively with daily tasks.
• Prioritises and organises work efficiently with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide an inspirational shopping experience by identifying customer needs.
• Support maximizing sales by maintaining a clean and stocked area.
• Maintain great presentation of products, including heavy lifting when required.

Skills

Customer first mindset

Multi-tasking ability

Initiative and decision-making

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

IKEA Milton Keynes are looking to welcome Sales Assistants to join our team. A Sales Assistant at IKEA supports customers by offering helpful advice, keeping the sales area well stocked and organised, and ensuring products are clearly displayed and easy to buy while delivering a friendly, positive shopping experience.

What we offer

• The Start Date of employment will be: 27th of February
• Competitive hourly rate of £14.15 per hour.
• Contracts range from 20–30 hours per week, worked over 4–5 days depending on contract size. Availability is required for weekday day shifts, evenings, and both weekend days, with every 4th weekend off.
• 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.
• Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks
• End of year gift.
• Full Benefit List available: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310

What you’ll need to have

• 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.
• Able to 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

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

• Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to a face-to-face interview.

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

For any advice or support, email Recruiter [e-mail] and I will be happy to help!