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Meeting & Understanding Customers

Sales Assistant

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  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • Sales & Commercial
  • Full Time Part Time
  • Regular

Job Description

  • Job ID: 346781

  • Date posted: 01/06/2026



    • Do you enjoy helping others and building lasting relationships? Join our supportive sales team where your commitment to customer satisfaction will shine. If you enjoy solving problems and providing support, we want you! Let's create memorable experiences for our customers together!


    WHAT WE OFFER

    • The Start Date of employment will be: 4th July 2026
    • Hourly rate of £13.45.
    • Part Time: 16-30 hours per week working 4-5 days out of 7, including late evenings and 3 out 4 weekends.
    • Full Time: 39 hours per week working 5 days out of 7, including late evenings and alternate weekends.

    Please be aware that the IKEA Store is located outside of the city and links by public transport may be infrequent. If you will be using public transport to get to the store we ask you to consider your transport route before you apply.

    • 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 skills to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

    • 15% IKEA discount and discount portal helping you save £100s on high street retailers.
    • X4 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans

    ....as well so much more! Full list of benefits at https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/


    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 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.
    who is looking to develop themselves and the business, someone who can take initiative and work with business priorities to grow and develop sales.



    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 interested in the range, curious to learn the stories behind the products and their design
    • You support improving 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 as valued members of the team.

    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 and a cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better.
    • Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend an interview.

    We understand not everyone will be selected, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

    We are unable to accept applications via email and encourage you to apply online as soon as possible.

    For any advice or support, email emma.jones4@ingka.ikea.com and who will be ready to help!












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