Sales Assistant - Birmingham
IKEA Birmingham are looking to welcome Sales Assistants to join our amazing sales team.
A Sales Co-worker at IKEA helps customers, boosts sales, shares product knowledge, keeps the sales area attractive, and works well with the team.
WHAT WE OFFER- The Start Date of employment will be: 21st of June 2025
- Competitive hourly rate of £12.60 per hour.
- We have contracts working 16 and 24 hours per week with every 4th weekend off. These will be a combination of dayshifts, evenings and both weekend days.
- We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.
All interviews will take place on the 4th of June.
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.
- Interest-free loan - IKEA loans, interest-free, money to buy specific IKEA products, a range of tech products, exercise equipment and memberships, solar panels and much more!
- Given Day - Additional days’ paid leave to take at any point during the year, when it's important for you
..as well so much more! Full Benefit List 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 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.
- Have a customer first mindset, where you make the customer feel valued and supported in everything you do.
- Take initiative, make well-informed choices, and actively engage with your daily tasks.
- Prioritise and organise your own work to make efficient use of the time available with great attention to detail.
- 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
- Support other departments at peak times across the store to ensure a great customer experience.
- Your priority is the customer experience, focusing on enhancing sales and ensuring stock availability while maintaining an organised, tidy shopping environment and preparing for the next day's delivery.
- Manual handling and heavy lifting of various stock. Using pump trucks and trolleys to safely and efficiently transport heavy goods within the warehouse. (self serve warehouse role only)
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.
- Candidates that meet basic requirements for the role will be invited to complete a value based questionnaire. This will take 20 minutes to complete and the purpose is to understand your suitability aligning to the 8 IKEA values.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a recruitment event on the 4th of June.
We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.
For any advice or support, email Recruiter fiona.currie@Ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!
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