Sales Assistant
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("In Espoo, Finland: Sales Assistant"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 12% lower. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€1,742–€3,000). The listed pay band (€1,786–€2,389) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 5 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 Espoo, Finland: Sales Assistant | €1,742/per month | €2,128/per month | €3,000/per month |
| From job ad (Mid-Level) | €1,786/per month | €2,087/per month | €2,389/per month |
Biltema is a family company whose success is driven by employees who approach their work with passion and pride. We tackle every task with all our heart and work together, encouraging one another. In Finland, we employ over 550 enthusiastic people across 24 department stores during peak seasons. In 2025, we opened new Biltema stores in Kouvola, Porvoo, and Lohja, and in February 2026 in Hämeenlinna. Our growth continues, with the next Biltema stores coming to Oulu, Joensuu, and Kokkola in autumn 2026. We are looking for energetic part-time sales assistants Biltema Cafe operates in connection with the Lohja department store, and we are seeking energetic, customer-oriented part-time sales assistants to work diversely, primarily in the cafe but also in the store. The employment contracts are open-ended, with average working hours of 15 h/week. - At Biltema Cafe, you will ensure first-class customer service, handle checkout duties, and prepare and attractively present the products sold in the cafe. - When working as a sales assistant in the department store, your duties include standard sales tasks: customer service both on the floor and at the service point, checkout work, unloading shipments, shelving, and maintaining store cleanliness. We expect from you: - A sales and customer service mindset and good interpersonal skills - Legal age (18+) due to the products we sell - Readiness to work all our shifts: morning, evening, and weekend shifts - A hygiene passport or the willingness to obtain one. The employer organizes regular hygiene passport training. - Experience in retail customer service and proficiency in cafe work and checkout operations are considered an advantage - Proficiency in Finnish and/or Swedish sufficient to serve customers in all customer service situations We offer you: - A responsible and diverse position within the positive pulse of an international department store chain - A cafe and store operating according to the Biltema concept and practices - A relaxed and encouraging work atmosphere with nice colleagues - Comprehensive orientation and guidance for the role - The possibility of long-term employment and advancement in a large company We follow the Retail Collective Agreement, so the hourly wage is determined by your work experience and education (11.16 - 14.93 €/h). In addition, evening and weekend bonuses are paid according to the hours worked. Start date as agreed. Interested? Apply for the position through our recruitment system by August 10, 2026, at the latest. Act quickly, as we begin interviews during the application period and will fill the positions as soon as suitable candidates are found. We only consider applications submitted through the recruitment system. We will contact all candidates who proceed in the recruitment process personally.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Customer service in Biltema Cafe and the department store
- Checkout operations
- Preparation and presentation of cafe products
- Unloading shipments
- Shelving
- Maintaining store cleanliness
Requirements
- Sales and customer service mindset
- Good interpersonal skills
- Minimum age 18
- 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

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