Sales & Sustainability Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

IKEA discount

Life Assurance

Pension contributions

Interest-free loan

Job summary

IKEA Southampton is seeking a part-time Retail Associate to repurpose and present products, setting attractive prices while upholding quality and safety standards. You will ensure recalls, returns, and ex-display stock are handled per guidelines.

The role runs 16 hours across evenings and weekends at £13.45 per hour, with a start date of 25 October 2026. A customer-first mindset and sustainability focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Customer-first mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to sustainability and giving products a second life.
• Organised and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Repurpose and present IKEA products with pride and set attractive prices.
• Work with other functions to maintain quality, safety and recovery processes.
• Support guidelines for recalled, returned and ex-display stock.
• Stay organised, detail-oriented and motivated to make a difference.

Skills

Customer focus

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexible

Job description

• Re-purpose, present and sell IKEA products with pride, and setting relevant prices that are attractive to customers yet still generate the best results for the business.
• Work closely with the different functions in the unit to ensure that common working routines and processes are followed related to product quality, safety and recovery.
• Support and action the product quality guidelines for recalled, returned and ex-display stock, to constantly improve customers' perception of our IKEA products.
  Are you passionate about sustainability and giving products a second life? We're looking for someone with a customer-first mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. In this role, you'll repurpose and present IKEA products with pride, set attractive prices, and collaborate across functions to ensure product quality and safety. You'll play a key part in improving customer perception by supporting guidelines for returned, recalled, and ex-display items-all while staying organised, detail-oriented, and motivated to make a difference., A positive approach to waste management and sustainability, love multi-tasking, and a passion for giving things a new life.
• Have a customer first mindset, where you make the customer feel valued and supported in everything you do.
• You are motivated to problem solve and use your own initiative daily. You are enthusiastic about being part of the team but also can work without supervision.
• Ability to prioritise and organise your own work to make efficient use of the time available with great attention to detail.
  The Start Date of employment will be 25th of October 2026.
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 16 hour contract including evening and weekends
• 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.