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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("In Kouvola, Finland: Sales Assistant"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 5% lower. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€1,742–€2,509). The offer's range width is broadly in line with the benchmark. This benchmark is based on 4 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Sales Assistant | €1,600/per month | €2,089/per month | €3,000/per month |
| In Kouvola, Finland: Sales Assistant | €1,742/per month | €2,091/per month | €2,509/per month |
| From job ad (Mid-Level) | €1,742/per month | €2,029/per month | €2,315/per month |
Biltema is a family company whose success is driven by employees who approach their work with passion and pride. We tackle tasks with all our heart and work together encouraging each other. In Finland, we employ over 550 enthusiastic people in 24 stores during peak season. In 2025, we opened new Biltema stores in Kouvola, Porvoo, and Lohja, and in February 2026 in Hämeenlinna, with further growth continuing in Oulu, Joensuu, and Kokkola in autumn 2026. We are looking for energetic part-time sales assistants (4 - 7 positions) for Biltema Kouvola and Biltema Cafe. Biltema Cafe operates in connection with the Kouvola store, and we are looking for 4 - 7 customer-oriented part-time sales assistants to work diversely, mainly in the cafe, but also in the store. Employment contracts are permanent, and working hours are on average 15 - 20 h/week. - In Biltema Cafe, you will ensure first-class customer service, cash register work, and the preparation and attractive presentation of products sold in the cafe. - When working as a salesperson in the store, your duties include normal salesperson tasks: customer service both in the store and at the customer service point, cash register work, unloading and shelving, and maintaining the cleanliness of the store. We expect from you: - Sales and customer service orientation and good interaction skills - Legal age due to the products we sell - Readiness to work in all our shifts: morning, evening, and weekend shifts - A hygiene passport or the desire to complete one. The employer regularly organizes hygiene passport training. - Experience in retail customer service and skills in cafe work and cash register operations are considered an advantage - Such proficiency in Finnish and/or Swedish that you can serve customers in all customer service situations We offer you: - A responsible and versatile position in the positive pulse of an international store chain - A cafe and store according to the Biltema concept and operating methods - A relaxed and encouraging working atmosphere with nice colleagues - Comprehensive orientation and guidance in the task - The possibility of long-term employment and advancement in a large house We follow the Retail Collective Agreement, so the hourly wage is determined by your work experience and education (10.89 - 14.57 €/h). In addition, evening and weekend bonuses are paid according to the hours worked. Start of work according to agreement. Interested? Apply for the position through our recruitment system by August 9, 2026. Act quickly, as we start interviews during the application period and fill the positions as soon as suitable people are found.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Provide first-class customer service in the cafe and store
- Handle cash register operations
- Prepare and present cafe products attractively
- Perform general sales tasks and service at the customer service point
- Unload shipments and perform shelving
- Maintain store cleanliness
Requirements
- Sales and customer service orientation
- Good interaction skills
- Legal age
- Availability for morning, evening, and weekend shifts
- Hygiene passport or willingness to obtain one
- Experience in retail customer service, cafe work, and cash register operations (advantage)
- Proficiency in Finnish and/or Swedish
Skills & Technologies
Benefits & Perks
Recruitment Process
- 1Interviews conducted during the application period

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