Sales & Sustainability Assistant (Full Time)

IKEA; Burtonwood; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance 4x pay

End of year gift

Job summary

IKEA Warrington is seeking a Sales & Sustainability Assistant for a full-time contract. You will help customers, re-display pre-loved, returned and ex-display items, and contribute to a greener store.

You’ll work 39 hours per week, 7 days over 2 weeks, with shifts from early morning to late evening, starting 3 November. A blend of customer service and sustainability duties awaits.

Qualifications

• Customer-first mindset to make customers feel valued and supported.
• Positive approach to waste management and sustainability.
• Ability to work without supervision and use own initiative daily.
• Strong prioritisation and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 common working routines and processes 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.
• This is a customer-facing role, where you will be supporting customers as they purchase products.
• Manual handling safely with the use of pump truck.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Job description

IKEA Warrington, WA5 7TY, are looking to welcome a Sales & Sustainability Assistant to join our team on a full time contract.

If you enjoy helping customers, spotting value, and making a positive impact, this could be the role for you! As an IKEA Sales & Sustainability Assistant, you'll bring pre-loved, returned and ex-display products back into the spotlight, creating great experiences for customers and supporting a more sustainable future.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be: 3rd of November.
• Hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 39 hours weekly, working 5 days over 7 and alternative weekends.
• Working hours are between 7am and 10:30pm.
• 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 and discount portal helping you save hundreds on High Street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans.
• End of year gift, Family Friendly policies and benefits.
• IKEA gives you the opportunity to grow with us.

...as well as 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.
• This is a customer-facing role, where you will be supporting customers as they purchase products.
• Manual handling safely with the use of pump truck.

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.