Sales Assistant

Ikea Ab; Burtonwood; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

15% IKEA discount

Discount portal

Life Assurance 4x pay

Enhanced pension contributions

Rosetta Stone language access

Given Day – extra paid leave

Job summary

IKEA Warrington is seeking Sales Assistants to deliver an inspiring shopping experience and expert home solutions. You will engage customers, learn product stories, and keep displays immaculate to drive sales.

Join a fast-paced team, with flexible hours, and opportunities for personal growth and store perks. Acknowledge weekends and late shifts as part of the role.

Qualifications

• You are skilled at forward planning, can handle several tasks at once with ease, and enjoy being a team member as well as working independently.
• Customer-first mindset, making the customer feel valued and supported in everything you do.
• You take initiative, make informed choices, and engage with daily tasks.
• You are organized and able to manage your own workload with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide an inspirational shopping experience by approaching customers to identify needs and advise on solutions.
• Maintain knowledge of products, stories behind items, and be enthusiastic about range.
• Support maximising sales by keeping areas clean, stocked, priced, and well-presented.

Skills

Customer service

Planning

IT proficiency

Teamwork

Tools

POS systems

Product knowledge

Job description

IKEA Warrington, WA5 7TY, are looking to welcome Sales Assistants to join our team.

Love helping people create a better life at home and passionate about creating amazing customer experiences? Join IKEA and turn inspiration into reality! You'll inspire customers with smart, stylish solutions for their homes, help bring their ideas to life through advice, and keep our showroom & markethall spaces looking its best, all while working as part of a fun, fast-paced team where no two days are ever the same.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be: 3rd of November 2026.
• Hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 12 & 16 hours weekly, working up to 4 days and working 3 out of 4 weekends.
• Working hours are between 8am and 11pm.
• 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.
• Personal growth, learn a new language with Rosetta stone available to all IKEA co-workers.
• Given Day - Additional days’ paid leave to take at any point during the year, when it's important for you.

...as well so much more! 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

• 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.
• Efficient, results-driven, and highly organized.
• Proficient with IT and hand held equipment.

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 the areas are clean, fully stocked, all products priced, well presented and easy to shop.
• Planning – Supporting customers through 30–40 minute personalised planning appointments using IKEA digital planning tools to create functional, well‑designed home solutions.
• Manual handling heavy products safely, using ladders and pump trucks.

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.