Sales Assistant - Bedrooms showroom

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, where you can make a positive impact in the world. As a Sales Assistant, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment, helping customers find the perfect solutions for their home. This role offers a competitive hourly rate, flexible contract options, and a supportive team atmosphere. With a strong focus on customer service, you'll engage with customers, learn about products, and create an inspiring shopping experience. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to grow, contribute, and be part of a mission to improve everyday life for many.

Benefits

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Skilled in customer service with a customer-first mindset.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide an inspirational shopping experience by identifying customer needs.
• Maximise sales by ensuring products are well presented and stocked.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Time Management

Initiative

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 Gateshead are looking to welcome Sales Assistants who thrive in large, fast-paced environments, are comfortable collaborating with customers to meet their sleep and storage needs, and are eager to learn about the Bedrooms range to co-create effectively.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be: February
• Competitive hourly rate of £12.60 per hour.
• 12, 16 and 30 hour contracts working 3 out of 4 weekends
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

• 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.

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

• 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 interview or assessment centre.

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

For any advice or support, email Recruiter 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