IKEA Croydon are looking to welcome a Sales Assistant. Join our IKEA Kitchen and Dining department as a Sales Assistant, where your passion for home design and customer service will create unforgettable shopping experience for our customers. Come and help us create a wonderful everyday WHAT WE OFFER The Start Date of employment will be: 9th February 2025 Competitive hourly rate of £13.85 per hour. 24 Hours working 4 days per week including full weekend working. 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. iBenefits – Rewards & discount portal. Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks. 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. 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 your area of responsibility is clean, fully stocked, all products priced, well presented and easy to shop. Some products may involve heavy lifting. You will answer phone calls and general emails, support with customer queries by directing them to the relevant specialist. You will also call to confirm scheduled appointments and book walk in appointments to secure potential sales. 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 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. We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way. For any advice or support, email beth.crombieIngka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help