At IKEA, it is so much more than a job.

We have an exciting opportunity for Sales Assistants based at our Southampton store across various functions. We are offering permanent contracts working up to 39 hours a week. You'll be joining a close-knit team passionate about life at home!

Application closing date: 05 February 2023.
Interview dates: 03 - 09 February 2023.
Induction date: 18 + 19 February 2023.

WHAT WE OFFER

• IKEA is a Living Wage Foundation Employer (£10.90 an hour).
• We operate 7 days a week, and our busiest times where we meet our many customers is usually in the evenings and at the weekends, so there is an expectation that you are flexible with your working times.
• We will do our best to accommodate your availability, and this can be discussed at interview.

OUR OPPORTUNITIES

• Living Rooms Co-Worker (39 hours a week)
• Kitchen Sales Co-Worker (30 hours a week)
• Bedrooms Co-Workers (39 hours a week)
• Workspaces Co-Workers (24 hours and 39 hours a week)
• Self-Serve Co-Worker (30 hours a week)
• Recovery Co-Workers (30 hours a week; 39 hours a week)
• Activity Co-Workers (16 hours a week)

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.

• Affordable breakfast, lunch and dinner options (including free healthy meals), as well as snacks and desserts in our staff restaurant.
• 15% staff discount on all of our IKEA products and access to our Discounts Portal to help you save £100s on high street retailers.
• Free on-site co-worker parking at our IKEA store.
• We provide you with our lovely IKEA uniform and all the tools you need to work with us.
• Holiday on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as well as an end of year present.
• A wide range of family-friendly policies and benefits, including generous annual leave.
• Commitment to your development at IKEA starting from day one.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal.
• Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions, and interest free loans.

WHO YOU ARE
You are confident in approaching customers, treating them in a polite and friendly manner. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and a motivated mindset. You also enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. For this role, it is important that you are passionate about home furnishings and care about good customer service. In IKEA, we place great emphasis on leading others and ourselves with a positive approach, even during the busiest and most challenging times.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING DAY-TO-DAY

SHOWROOM

• You actively approach customers to identify their needs and advise them on the best solutions for their life at home through home furnishings.
• You are always passionate about our product range and home furnishings, curious to learn the stories behind the products and their design.
• You support maximising sales by being proud of your areas of responsibility, ensuring the customer meets an area that is clean, well presented, and easy to shop.

SALES & SUSTAINABILITY / RECOVERY

• You will take necessary action on products to give them a second chance, such as repackaging and assembly.
• You will contribute to improving our customers' shopping experiences by minimizing all internal damages and unnecessary costs related to our products and improving their quality.
• You have a good understanding of basic sales principles.

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 to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognised for our diverse talents.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION
If you have any special requirements during the interview process, please let us know as soon as possible.

First step: Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.

Second step: If successful, you will be invited to an interview with one of our hiring managers.

Come see things a little differently with us and be part of creating a better everyday life for the many.

IKEA reserves the right to close a job vacancy earlier than originally advertised.

For any advice or support, email Ari at ari.davies-ho2@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!