Sales Assistant - IKEA Gateshead

TN United Kingdom; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sales Co-worker in Gateshead, where your passion for customer service will shine. This role offers the chance to engage with customers, providing them with an exceptional shopping experience while showcasing your knowledge of home furnishings. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate, flexible scheduling, and a range of benefits, including a generous employee discount and opportunities for personal development. Be part of a diverse team that values your unique contributions and fosters a collaborative work environment. If you are eager to learn and grow, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

15% co-worker discount

Free Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced pension contributions

Additional Holiday on Christmas Eve

Free parking

Free hot or cold meal every shift

Qualifications

• Confident in approaching customers and providing exceptional service.
• Eager to learn and adaptable to changes in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing an exceptional shopping experience for customers.
• Maintaining a clean and well-presented shopping area.
• Advising customers on home furnishings based on their needs.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Gateshead, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job ID: f695bc7897d1

Date posted: 13/06/2023

At IKEA, it is so much more than a job.

We are looking to welcome Sales Co-workers to join our amazing team at Gateshead.

In the IKEA world, we call this position a Sales Co-worker.

WHAT WE OFFER

• £12.00 basic hourly rate
• Living Wage Foundation Employer

Showrooms & Markethall

• 12 hours working 3 out of 4 weekends
• 16 hours working 3 out of 4 weekends
• 24 hours working 3 out of 4 weekends

We operate 7 days a week to meet the shopping needs of our customers. This role requires availability during the day, late evenings, and full weekends.

Flexibility on availability will be discussed during interviews.

We offer permanent contracts, advanced scheduling, and regular weekends off.

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:

• 15% co-worker discount & I-Benefits discount portal
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal
• X3 Life Assurance, enhanced pension contributions & interest-free loans
• Additional Holiday on Christmas Eve
• Family Friendly policies & benefits
• Development opportunities throughout your IKEA career
• Free parking and free hot or cold meal every shift

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

We are a diverse team working for the success of the IKEA Concept. If you're curious about life at home and co-creating the wonderful everyday with our customers, then this is for you.

We seek someone confident in approaching customers, polite, friendly, passionate about people, eager to learn, and adaptable to change. Ambition to grow within IKEA and develop others is valued.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Providing an exceptional shopping experience
• Approaching customers to identify needs and advise on home furnishings
• Learning the stories behind products and their design
• Maintaining a clean, well-presented, and easy-to-shop area

SHOWROOM CO-WORKER

Competent with IT, planning tools, Microsoft Office, internet, and relevant programs to support selling.

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

We value diversity of thought, background, and culture. Candidates from all walks of life are welcome to join us, where your uniqueness and talents are appreciated.