Sales & Sustainability Assistant

Job : 368175

Date posted: 21/09/2026

IKEA Southampton are looking to welcome a Sales & Sustainability Assistant. Are you passionate about sustainability and giving products a second life? We're looking for someone with a customer-first mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. In this role, you'll repurpose and present IKEA products with pride, set attractive prices, and collaborate across functions to ensure product quality and safety.

You'll play a key part in improving customer perception by supporting guidelines for returned, recalled, and ex-display items—all while staying organised, detail-oriented, and motivated to make a difference.

• The Start Date of employment will be 25th of October 2026.
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 16 hour contract including evening and weekends.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

• 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.
• ...as well so much more!

• A positive approach to waste management and sustainability, love multi-tasking, and a passion for giving things a new life.
• Have a customer first mindset, where you make the customer feel valued and supported in everything you do.
• You are motivated to problem solve and use your own initiative daily.
• You are enthusiastic about being part of the team but also can work without supervision.
• Ability to prioritise and organise your own work to make efficient use of the time available with great attention to detail.

• Re-purpose, present and sell IKEA products with pride, and setting relevant prices that are attractive to customers yet still generate the best results for the business.
• Work closely with the different functions in the unit to ensure that common working routines and processes are followed related to product quality, safety and recovery.
• Support and action the product quality guidelines for recalled, returned and ex-display stock, to constantly improve customers' perception of our IKEA products.

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer.