Sales Assistant

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

Locations

+ Manchester, United Kingdom

Employment Types

+ Permanent

Department

Sales & Commercial

Full/Part Times

+ Part Time

Candidate profile (text) - Default language IKEA Manchester are looking to welcome a Sales Assistant to join our Decoration & Outdoor team on a 16 hour contract

Love creating inspiring spaces and helping customers bring their homes to life? Join IKEA in our Decoration & Outdoor department, where you'll help customers discover products and ideas that make everyday life at home better.

From stylish home accessories and seasonal décor to outdoor living solutions, you'll inspire customers with practical, beautiful ideas, offer expert advice, and create an engaging shopping experience. You'll also play an important role in keeping our market hall looking inviting, inspiring and ready for every customer who walks through our doors.

16-hour contract: Focused primarily on delivering an exceptional customer experience and supporting day-to-day operational activities.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be: 15th november 2026.
• Hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 16 hours weekly, working 4 days over 7 and 3 out of 4 weekends.
• Working hours are between 8am and 10pm.
• 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.
• 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! 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.
• 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 organized.
• Proficient with IT and hand held equipment.

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.
• 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.

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

Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to complete an On Demand HireVue recorded interview.

Successful HireVue interviews will be invited to a face-to-face interview.

We understand not everyone will be successful, 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 me at [email protected] and I will be happy to help!

### Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.

At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.

Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

### What we all have in common

Living our values

Being your unique self, while respecting and including others

A passion for home furnishing

Performing & delivering while learning & developing

* Having fun!