IKEA
Sales Assistant
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We at IKEA Exeter are looking to welcome Sales Assistants to the sales team!
Join our team as a Sales Assistant and be the welcoming face that helps customers find exactly what they need! This is a busy role perfect for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives during busy shifts, and takes pride in delivering reliable customer service. You'll play a key part in creating a welcoming shopping experience, offering product advice, and keeping the store looking its best. If you're motivated, consistent, and ready to grow your skills in retail, we’d be keen to hear from you!
What We Offer
- The Start Date of employment will be 5th of September 2026.
- Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
- 24 Hours working 4 days over 7 including 3 weekends out of 4, with availability to work 3 evening per week (3pm-9pm).
- All contracts require availability between the hours of 08:00am - 21:00pm
- 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.
- Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit and hot/cold drinks.
- Free car parking, a cycle-to-work scheme and season travel ticket loan.
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What You'll Need to Have
- Experience in a fast‑moving, customer‑facing environment would be a great advantage.
- Confident using computers and digital tools, with the ability to pick up new IKEA systems and processes with ease.
- 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.
- Prioritise and organise your own work to make efficient use of the time available with great attention to detail.
- Ready to safely lift, condense, and replenish stock so that we are always customer ready.
What You'll Be Doing Day to Day
- 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.
- Motivated by the range, curious to learn the stories behind the products and their design
- You support sales by ensuring your area of responsibility is clean, fully stocked, all products priced, well presented and easy to shop.
- Manual handling and heavy lifting of various stock safely.
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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 a face to face group interview/assessment centre.
We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.
For any advice or support, email lisa.cathcart@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!
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