Sales Assistant

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IKEA Manchester are looking to welcome a Sales Assistant to join our Decoration & Outdoor team on a 16 hour or 30 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.

30-hour contract: Includes additional responsibility for reviewing sales performance, supporting departmental targets, identifying opportunities for improvement, and providing commercially focused recommendations to the leadership team.

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.
• 30 hours weekly, working 5 days over 7 and alternative 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!

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.

Additional responsibilities for the 30-hour contract

• Review and analyse sales performance to identify opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Monitor progress against departmental goals and take action to help keep the team on track.
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