Sustainability-Driven Retail Assistant

IKEA; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance 4x pay

Pension contributions

Flexi Holiday Plan

Family-friendly wellbeing support

Job summary

IKEA Gateshead is looking for a Sales & Sustainability Assistant to repurpose and present IKEA products with pride, set attractive prices, and work across functions to maintain quality and safety standards.

You will support guidelines for recalled, returned, and ex-display stock, helping to improve how customers perceive our products while staying organised and detail oriented. Benefits include flexible shifts and discounts.

Qualifications

• Passion for sustainability and giving products a second life.
• Customer-first mindset and service orientation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Re-purpose, present and sell IKEA products with pride and set prices that attract customers.
• Collaborate with store functions to ensure product quality, safety and recovery processes.
• Support guidelines for recalled, returned and ex-display stock to improve customer perceptions.

Skills

Customer focus

Problem solving

Team player

Detail oriented

Sustainability passion

Job description

IKEA Gateshead is looking for a Sales & Sustainability Assistant to repurpose and present IKEA products with pride, set attractive prices, and work across functions to maintain quality and safety standards.

You will support guidelines for recalled, returned, and ex-display stock, helping to improve how customers perceive our products while staying organised and detail oriented. Benefits include flexible shifts and discounts.