Kitchen Sales Specialist

IKEA

  • Harlow, Essex
  • £27,773 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
IKEA Harlow are looking to welcome a Kitchen sales specialist to join our new store based at Harlow Retail Park, Edinburgh Way, Harlow CM20 2TN.As a Kitchen Sales Specialist at IKEA, you’ll bring dream spaces to life, guiding customers through stylish and functional designs with your expert touch. From consultation to planning, you’ll help customers navigate layouts, materials, and solutions to create their ideal kitchen. If you can mix creativity with top-notch customer service, this role is your recipe for success!WHAT WE OFFER
  • The Start Date of employment will be: 24th September 2025
  • The starting salary for this role is £27,773 per annum, based on competence and experience.
  • 39 Hours working 5 days per week with every 2nd weekend off
  • We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.
WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDSOur 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.
  • Our co-workers have the autonomy to choose their next role at their own pace, in any part of the business, either locally or globally​
  • Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks
..as well so much more!WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
  • Experience in kitchen planning is advantageous, although not required, and you will be able to conduct sales discussions with ease.
  • Experience of working in a customer and commercial-oriented business, with an interest in people’s everyday life at home within their kitchen.
  • Confidence to take personal initiatives and be open to change, with the ability to both find solutions to complex problems and be able to communicate to the customer.
  • Confident in using computer software.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING ON THE DAY TO DAY
  • You actively engage with our customers to identify their needs and how to inspire and advise them on the best solutions for their life at home through home furnishings.
  • Support maximising sales by being proud of your areas of responsibility, ensuring the customer meets an area that is clean, well presented and easy to shop.
  • Kitchen Planning & Designing for up to 2 hours with an additional 30-60 minutes to provide accurate plans, worktop and installation quotations for the customer.
  • Support with responding to the customer emails, securing payments both in store and remotely.
WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLEIt 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 manyRECRUITMENT 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 and a cover letter 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 Recruiter jack.mcskeane@Ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!

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