Inter IKEA Group

Sales Assistant

Inter IKEA Group  •  Sheffield, GB (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description



We at IKEA Sheffield 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: 2nd October 2026
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 8, 12, 16, 20 & 24 hours per week contracts, working 2, 3, 4 or 5 days per week (dependant on contract size), working 3 out of 4 weekends per month. Availability from 8.00am-10.00pm.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview, for example weekend only contracts. 

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.

.as well as 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 

• 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.

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 interview in IKEA Sheffield.

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!







Inter IKEA Group

About Inter IKEA Group

ONE BRAND, MANY COMPANIES AND MANY, MANY PEOPLE

We’re a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people”.

How we realise this vision is based on our shared humanistic values. These values are the foundation of our work and our inclusive, open and honest culture where you can be yourself. Our culture is based on the spirit of togetherness, enthusiasm and fun. And we’re always looking for people who share our positive attitude and values.

IKEA unites thousands of co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners, all over the world, organised in a franchise system. It’s one brand but it reaches millions of hearts and homes.

ABOUT INTER IKEA GROUP

The purpose of Inter IKEA Group is to secure continuous improvement, development, expansion and a long life of the IKEA Concept. It has three core businesses: Franchise, Range & Supply and Industry.

• Inter IKEA Systems B.V. is the owner of the IKEA Concept and the worldwide IKEA franchisor. The assignment is to continuously develop the IKEA Concept and to ensure its successful implementation in existing and new markets. 11 different groups of companies own and operate IKEA sales channels under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. A large group of franchisees are owned & operated by INGKA Group. Inter IKEA Systems B.V. also assigns different IKEA companies to develop range, supply and communication.

• IKEA Range & Supply is responsible for developing and supplying the global IKEA range. This means working with the whole value chain: from the needs and wants of the many people, through product development and the sourcing of raw materials, to a product’s end-of-life.

• IKEA Industry is the largest producer of wooden furniture in the world and manufactures wood-based furniture for the IKEA product range. We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.

We can offer a wide variety of exciting roles and assignments - from product development to production and from distribution and store design to interior design. And much, much more! And we’re always looking for people who have the desire to learn and grow professionally right along with our business.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Delft, NL
Year Founded
1989
Website
ikea.com
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