Sales Assistant
IKEA Gateshead are looking to welcome Sales Assistants who thrive in large, fast-paced environments, are comfortable collaborating with customers to meet their sleep and storage needs, and are eager to co-create effectively.
WHAT WE OFFER- The Start Date of employment will be: 29th June 2025
- Competitive hourly rate of £12.60 per hour.
- 8 hour weekend only contracts working Friday - Sunday with available until 9.00pm.
- 12, 16 and 20 hour contracts working 3/4 days out of 7 and 3 out of 4 weekends with availability to 9.00pm.
- 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.
- LinkedIn Learning & Rosetta Stone subscriptions
- Financial Aid & Financial Fitness
.as well so much more! 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 are skilled at forward planning, can handle several tasks at once with ease, and take pleasure in being a team member as well as fulfilling responsibilities on your own. With computer literacy skills.
- You have a customer first mindset, where you make the customer feel valued and supported in everything you do.
- You take initiative, make well-informed choices, and actively engage with your daily tasks.
- You prioritise and organise your own work to make efficient use of the time available with great attention to detail.
- You will be required to handle a range of products using safe manual handling practices.
- You provide an inspirational shopping experience for our customers by actively approaching them to identify their needs and advising them on the best solutions for their life at home.
- You are always enthusiastic about the range, curious to learn the stories behind the products and their design
- You support maximising sales by ensuring your area of responsibility is clean, fully stocked, all products priced, well presented and easy to shop. Some products may involve heavy lifting.
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.- Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend an assessment centre.
We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.
For any advice or support, email Recruiter lisa.cathcart@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!