Sales & Sustainability Assistant

IKEA; Southampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance 4x pay

Interest-free loans

Pension contributions

Job summary

IKEA Southampton is seeking a Sales & Sustainability Assistant to drive sustainability-minded product presentation and sales. You will repurpose items, set prices, and collaborate to maintain quality and safety standards while delighting customers.

The role emphasizes a customer-first approach, problem-solving, and the ability to work independently or with the team to improve perceptions of IKEA products.

Qualifications

• Positive approach to waste management and sustainability.
• Customer-first mindset with a willingness to help and support.
• Motivated to problem solve and use own initiative daily.
• Ability to prioritise and organise work with great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Repurpose, present and sell IKEA products with pride, and set prices attractively while supporting business results.
• Collaborate across functions to follow routines related to product quality, safety and recovery.
• Support product quality guidelines for recalled, returned and ex-display stock to improve customer perception.

Skills

Customer-focused mindset

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

IKEA Southampton are looking to welcome a Sales & Sustainability Assistant.

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.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 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.

...as well so much more!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• 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.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• 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.

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 –

We are an equal opportunities employer

Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.