Sales Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading home furnishing company in Manchester is seeking enthusiastic Sales Assistants to join their team. You'll play a key role in creating an amazing shopping experience, helping customers find the right solutions for their homes. Responsibilities include keeping shelves stocked and assisting customers with a focus on their needs. The role offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and various benefits like discounts and paid leave.

Benefits

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance

Given Day - Additional paid leave

Free healthy meal option

Qualifications

• Skilled at forward planning and handling several tasks simultaneously.
• Make customers feel valued and supported.
• Take initiative and engage in daily tasks.
• Organize work efficiently with great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide an inspirational shopping experience by identifying customer needs.
• Enthusiastically share product stories and their design.
• Ensure area is clean, fully stocked, and well-presented.
• Handle heavy lifting and use of ladders and pump trucks.

Skills

Customer first mindset

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Proficient with IT equipment

Job description

IKEA Warrington are looking to welcome Sales Assistants to join our team.

Ready to bring home inspiration to life? IKEA Warrington is on the lookout for enthusiastic Sales Assistants to join our team. From sparking ideas with customers to keeping our shelves shining and stocked, you’ll play a key role in making every visit unforgettable. If you’re curious, full of energy, and love helping people create better everyday lives at home—this is your chance to shine!

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be : January 7th 2026
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 16 hours working over 4 days including 3 out of 4 weekends.
• 12 hours working over 3 days including 3 out of 4 weekends.
• Working hours for this role are between 7am until 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.
• Given Day - Additional days’ paid leave to take at any point during the year, when it's important for you
• Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot / cold drinks
• ...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.
• Efficient, results-driven, and highly organized.
• Proficient with IT 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 your area is clean, fully stocked, all products priced, well presented and easy to shop. Some products may involve heavy lifting safely.
• The use of 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.

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 attend either a face-to-face or assessment center interview.

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