Sales Assistant

Inter IKEA Systems B.V.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at a renowned home furnishings retailer, where you can make a positive impact on customers' lives. As a part-time Sales Assistant, you will provide exceptional service and share your enthusiasm for home furnishings. This role offers flexibility and a supportive work environment, making it ideal for those looking to grow and contribute meaningfully. You'll engage with customers, ensuring they feel valued and supported while helping them find the best solutions for their homes. If you have a proactive mindset and love working in a team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

15% IKEA discount

Enhanced pension contributions

Interest-free loans

Family-friendly policies

Subsidised meals

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience is desirable but not mandatory.
• Self-driven with a customer-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional shopping experience by identifying customer needs.
• Maximise sales by ensuring product presentation and cleanliness.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Pro-active approach

Attention to detail

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 Southampton are looking to welcome part-time Sales Assistants to join our passionate team. These contracts are between 12 and 24 hours a week.

In this role, you’ll delight our customers by providing a superb shopping experience. You will be passionate about our products and motivated to share inspiring home furnishings solutions with the many people. Previous retail experience is desirable, but if you have a ‘roll up your sleeves’ mindset, you may still be perfect!

Induction date will be the weekend of 01 and 02 March.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive hourly rate of £12.60 per hour.
• Availability to work evenings during the week, and 3 in 4 weekends, is required.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

We have various roles in Bedrooms, Textiles, Workspaces and Commercial Activities.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

• 15% IKEA discount and discount portal helping you save £100s on high street retailers.
• X4 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans.
• Family-friendly policies and benefits.
• Commitment to your development throughout your career.
• Subsidised hot and cold meals, desserts and snacks in our co-worker restaurant.

...as well so much more! Full list of benefits at this link.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• You have a pro-active approach, love multi-tasking, and are passionate about being part of the team but also can work independently.
• You have a customer first mindset, where you make the customer feel valued and supported in everything you do.
• You are self-driven, make clear decisions, and use your initiative daily.
• You prioritise and organise your own work to make efficient use of the time available with strong attention to detail.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• You provide an exceptional 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 passionate 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, all products priced, well presented and easy to shop.

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 people.

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 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 me at [e-mail] and I will be happy to help!

Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.

At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.

Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing