Sales Specialist - IKEA Sligo

IKEA; Sligo; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IKEA discount

Life Assurance

Pension contributions

Meal options

Discount portal

Job summary

IKEA Plan & Order Point Sligo invites you to join as a Sales Specialist, helping customers design their dream kitchens and wardrobes using planning tools for inspiring layouts and excellent in-store service.

We offer a December 2026 start, a starting salary of €33,800 per year, a 39-hour week with day/evening shifts and alternating weekends. Benefits include IKEA discounts, life assurance, pension contributions, and meal options.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct sales discussions with ease.
• Experience in a customer- and commercial-oriented role.
• Willingness to take initiative and adapt to changes, with clear customer communication.
• Skills in using computer software and planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to identify needs and advise on home furnishings solutions.
• Keep areas clean, well presented and easy to shop to support sales.
• Kitchen planning & designing for up to 2 hours with 30–60 minutes for quotes.
• Respond to customer emails and secure payments in store and remotely.

Skills

Sales discussions

Customer service

Initiative

Communication

Computer literacy

Tools

Planning tools

Job description

IKEA Plan & Order Point Sligo are looking to welcome a Sales Specialist to our new store!

Are you interested in sales and passionate about bringing creative visions to life? Join us at our Planning & Order Point in Sligo, where you’ll support customers in designing their dream kitchens and wardrobes. If you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy using innovative planning tools, we’d love to hear from you.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be :December 2026.
• The starting salary for this role is €33,800 per annum, based on skills and experience.
• 39 Hours working 5 days per week including day shift, evenings and alternate weekends.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

• 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.
• iBenefits – Rewards & discount portal.
• Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks.
• ..as well so much more! https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310/

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• You will be able to conduct sales discussions with ease.
• Experience of working in a customer and commercial-oriented business, with an interest in people’s everyday life at home within their kitchen.
• Capacity to take personal initiatives and respond well to changes, with the ability to both find solutions to complex problems and be able to communicate to the customer.
• Skilled in using computer software.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING ON THE DAY TO DAY

• You actively engage with our customers to identify their needs and how to inspire and advise them on the best solutions for their life at home through home furnishings.
• Support increasing sales by being proud of your areas of responsibility, ensuring the customer meets an area that is clean, well presented and easy to shop.
• Kitchen Planning & Designing for up to 2 hours with an additional 30-60 minutes to provide accurate plans, worktop and installation quotations for the customer.
• Support with responding to the customer emails, securing payments both in store and remotely.

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

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

• Shortlisted candidates will be requested to take a 15-20 minute prescreening call with a recruiter.
• Final stage candidates will be invited to a virtual interview with the hiring manager to present a design task.
• Each co-worker will follow a structured training plan, including a period of Kitchen School training. This will involve travel to IKEA Dublin store for 3 weeks, Monday to Friday. This will be fully arranged and funded by IKEA. This ensures you are fully upskilled ahead of opening, with no personal expenses incurred.
• We understand not everyone will be selected, but we promise to keep you informed either way.