Weekend Sales Assistant

IKEA Exeter are looking to welcome Sales Assistants to join our delightful and friendly team. If you are looking for a role where you get to use your active selling skills to help co‑create the wonderful everyday with our many in‑store guests, we would be happy to hear from you. This role calls for someone who is motivated, customer‑focused and comfortable providing friendly and helpful service to customers.

We have 12‑hour contracts working across our Showroom and Market Hall, with availability to work two 6‑hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays. This is a permanent contract throughout the year, including holiday periods.

• Group assessment centre on Tuesday 16 June in‑store, in the evening.
• Start date of employment Saturday 04 July.
• Hourly rate £13.45 per hour.
• Working two 6‑hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays (weekend contract).
• Permanent contracts throughout the year, including holiday periods.
• Flexibility to match life and business needs during interview.

• 15 % IKEA discount on IKEA products and access to a discount portal to save on high‑street retailers.
• End‑of‑year gift, generous annual leave entitlement, family‑friendly policies.
• Life assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions, interest‑free loans.
• Proud to be a Living Wage Employer.
• Free car parking, cycle‑to‑work scheme, season travel ticket loan.

• You take initiative, handle several tasks with ease, and enjoy working as part of a team while also being able to work on your own.
• You have a customer‑first mindset, making customers feel valued and supported in everything you do.
• You are professional, make clear decisions, and use your initiative daily.
• You prioritise and organise your own work to make efficient use of time with great attention to detail.

• You help customers enjoy a positive shopping experience by approaching them, learning what they need, and suggesting helpful options for their home.
• You are always committed to the range, curious to learn the stories behind the products and their design.
• You contribute to sales growth by maintaining a clean area, ensuring every product is priced, and keeping displays attractive and simple to navigate.

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, and value them in the workplace.