
Sales Associates for Biltema Kouvola and Biltema Cafe - Biltema - Kouvola, Finland
Sales Associate
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Job Description
Biltema is a family company whose success is driven by employees who approach their work with passion and pride. In Finland, over 550 enthusiastic employees work in 24 department stores during peak seasons. In 2025, new stores opened in Kouvola, Porvoo, and Lohja, and growth continues with new stores coming to Oulu, Joensuu, and Kokkola in autumn 2026. We are looking for energetic part-time sales associates (4-7 positions) for Biltema Kouvola and Biltema Cafe. The roles are versatile, primarily in the cafe but also in the store. Employment is permanent with average hours of 15-20 h/week. - In Biltema Cafe: first-class customer service, cashiering, preparing and presenting cafe products. - In the department store: customer service, cashiering, unloading, shelving, and maintaining cleanliness. Expectations: - Sales and customer service orientation and good interaction skills - Legal age (due to products sold) - Willingness to work all shifts: morning, evening, and weekends - Hygiene passport or willingness to obtain one (employer provides training) - Experience in retail customer service, cafe work, and cashiering is an advantage - Proficiency in Finnish and/or Swedish to serve customers in all situations We offer: - A responsible and versatile role in an international chain - A relaxed and encouraging work atmosphere - Comprehensive orientation and guidance - Opportunity for long-term employment and advancement We follow the Retail Collective Agreement; hourly wage is based on experience and education (10.89 - 14.57 €/h). Evening and weekend premiums are paid. Start date by agreement. Apply via the recruitment system by 9.8.2026. Interviews start during the application period.
Company Information
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Remote - Global | 50 |
| Helsinki, Finland | 19 |
| Lohja, Finland | 19 |
| Lahti, Finland | 15 |
| Kouvola, Finland | 14 |
| Porvoo, Finland | 12 |
| Riihimäki, Finland | 10 |
| Kangasala, Finland | 10 |
| Kuopio, Finland | 9 |
| Tampere, Finland | 9 |
| Joensuu, Finland | 8 |
| Kempele, Finland | 8 |
| Vaasa, Finland | 8 |
| Mikkeli, Finland | 7 |
| Jyväskylä, Finland | 6 |
| Oulu, Finland | 6 |
| Kokkola, Finland | 6 |
| Lappeenranta, Finland | 5 |
| Hyvinkää, Finland | 5 |
| Hämeenlinna, Finland | 5 |
| Pori, Finland | 4 |
| Kaarina, Finland | 4 |
| Espoo, Finland | 4 |
| Seinäjoki, Finland | 4 |
| Raisio, Finland | 4 |
| Kemi, Finland | 4 |
| Porin, Finland | 2 |
| Lahden, Finland | 1 |
| Remote - Finland | 1 |
| Finland | 1 |
| Porin kaupunki, Suomi | 1 |
| Hyvink E4 E4, Finland | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Store Manager | 44 |
| Sales Assistant | 41 |
| Sales Associate | 33 |
| Retail Sales Assistant | 26 |
| Sales Representative | 15 |
| Manager | 14 |
| Logistics Manager | 11 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 9 |
| Cashier and Customer Service Supervisor | 8 |
| Customer Service Supervisor | 7 |
| Customer Service Assistant | 7 |
| Logistics Supervisor | 5 |
| Support Person | 4 |
| Salesperson | 4 |
| Customer Service Worker | 4 |
| Cashier | 3 |
| Supervisor | 3 |
| Retail Store Manager | 2 |
| Cashier Customer Service Café Supervisor | 2 |
| Customer Service | 2 |
| Payroll Accountant | 2 |
| Customer Service Representative | 2 |
| Retail Department Manager | 1 |
| Summer Worker | 1 |
| Summer job | 1 |
| Payroll Specialist | 1 |
| Intern | 1 |
| Sales and Customer Service Assistant | 1 |
| Part-time Sales Assistant | 1 |
| Human Resources Manager | 1 |
| Cashier Customer Service Cafe Supervisor | 1 |
| Department Manager | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 87 |
| Intern | 49 |
| Manager | 12 |
| No People Management | 4 |
| Junior | 3 |
| None required | 1 |
Biltema appears in 262 indexed job postings in JobCrawls' Finland dataset since October 2023. In that historical index, the strongest location signals for this employer are Remote - Global, Helsinki, Finland, and Lohja, Finland.
Data shown is based on historical job postings from our database.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- First-class customer service in the cafe and store
- Cashiering
- Preparing and presenting cafe products
- Unloading shipments and shelving
- Maintaining store cleanliness
Requirements
- Sales and customer service orientation
- Good interaction skills
- Legal age
- Willingness to work morning, evening, and weekend shifts
- Hygiene passport or willingness to obtain one
- Proficiency in Finnish and/or Swedish
Skills & Technologies
Benefits & Perks
Recruitment Process
- 1Application via recruitment system
- 2Interviews during the application period
