IKEA Croydon are looking to welcome Sales Assistants to join our team.
As a Sales Assistant at IKEA, you will provide excellent customer service, help customers find the right products for their needs, and maintain a well-organised, attractive showroom. You'll work as part of a team to create a positive shopping experience while supporting sales and store operations.
WHAT WE OFFER
- The Start Date of employment will be: 11th October 2026.
- Competitive hourly rate of £14.80 per hour.
- The available working hours are as follows; 12 Hours, working 3 days per week including evenings and working 3 in 4 weekends. We can also explore weekend only contracts.
- Working hours are between 9am and 10pm.
- 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.
- Personal growth, learn a new language with Rosetta stone available to all IKEA co-workers.
- 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!
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.
- 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.
- Efficient, results-driven, and highly organised.
- Proficient with IT and hand held equipment.
- Succession – Focused on developing your skills and exploring growth opportunities within IKEA to support long-term progression.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
- 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 the areas are clean, fully stocked, all products priced, well presented and easy to shop.
- Planning – Supporting customers through 30-40 minute personalised planning appointments using IKEA digital planning tools to create functional, well-designed home solutions.
- Manual handling heavy products safely, using ladders and pump trucks.
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 invited by email to attend a face-to-face interview.
We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.
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