
Sales Assistant - JYSK OY - Forssa, Finland
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Job Description
JYSK is looking for a motivated Sales Assistant for their Forssa store to work 16 hours per week. The primary focus of the role is sales and creating a positive customer experience. You will actively approach customers, provide high-quality service, and help them make informed purchasing decisions. Responsibilities include implementing the JYSK concept to ensure the store is attractive and ready for campaigns, as well as managing warehouse tasks such as unloading shipments and delivering products to customers. The ideal candidate is energetic, bold, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You should be motivated by targets, competition, and teamwork. Flexibility regarding tasks and working hours is required, as shifts vary between mornings, evenings, and weekends. The role requires good basic physical fitness. JYSK offers a comprehensive induction program, sales bonuses, and a supportive team environment. Benefits include staff discounts, occupational healthcare, an annual Edenred sports and culture benefit, and the JYSK Awards gala. The position is paid according to the retail collective agreement. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess good written and spoken Finnish skills.
Company Information
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Helsinki, Finland | 31 |
| Heinola, Finland | 7 |
| Vaasa, Finland | 6 |
| Vantaa, Finland | 6 |
| Espoo, Finland | 6 |
| Lahti, Finland | 5 |
| Rovaniemi, Finland | 4 |
| Seinäjoki, Finland | 4 |
| Porvoo, Finland | 4 |
| Sodankylä, Finland | 4 |
| Närpiö, Finland | 4 |
| Tampere, Finland | 4 |
| Kauhajoki, Finland | 4 |
| Riihimäki, Finland | 3 |
| Nummela, Finland | 3 |
| Kaarina, Finland | 3 |
| Iisalmi, Finland | 3 |
| Rauma, Finland | 3 |
| Pori, Finland | 3 |
| Forssa, Finland | 2 |
| Kuopio, Finland | 2 |
| Loimaa, Finland | 2 |
| Huittinen, Finland | 2 |
| Jyväskylä, Finland | 2 |
| Karjaa, Finland | 2 |
| Raisio, Finland | 2 |
| Hyvinkää, Finland | 2 |
| Hämeenlinna, Finland | 2 |
| Imatra, Finland | 2 |
| Kokkola, Finland | 2 |
| Halikko, Finland | 2 |
| Järvenpää, Finland | 2 |
| Jakobstad, Finland | 2 |
| Savonlinna, Finland | 2 |
| Kouvola, Finland | 2 |
| Siilinjärvi, Finland | 2 |
| Lappeenranta, Finland | 2 |
| Sastamala, Finland | 2 |
| Oulu, Finland | 2 |
| Pirkkala, Finland | 2 |
| Kempele, Finland | 2 |
| Joensuu, Finland | 2 |
| Mikkeli, Finland | 1 |
| Ylivieska, Finland | 1 |
| Hyrylä, Finland | 1 |
| Kankaanpää, Finland | 1 |
| Naantali, Finland | 1 |
| Kangasala, Finland | 1 |
| Kerava, Finland | 1 |
| Turku, Finland | 1 |
| Littoinen, Finland | 1 |
| Pietarsaari, Finland | 1 |
| Hamina, Finland | 1 |
| Äänekoski, Finland | 1 |
| Nokia, Finland | 1 |
| Kemi, Finland | 1 |
| Kirkkonummi, Finland | 1 |
| Karis, Finland | 1 |
| Kuusamo, Finland | 1 |
| Klaukkala, Finland | 1 |
| Lapua, Finland | 1 |
| Jämsä, Finland | 1 |
| Uusikaupunki, Finland | 1 |
| Ylöjärvi, Finland | 1 |
| Lempäälä, Finland | 1 |
| Varkaus, Finland | 1 |
| Vihti, Finland | 1 |
| Raahe, Finland | 1 |
| Tuusula, Finland | 1 |
| Lohja, Finland | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Sales Representative | 51 |
| Sales Assistant | 50 |
| Sales Associate | 29 |
| Assistant Store Manager | 21 |
| Store Manager | 6 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 5 |
| Store Manager Trainee | 4 |
| Customer Service | 3 |
| Customer Service Supporter | 2 |
| Salesperson | 2 |
| Retail Assistant Manager | 1 |
| Retail Store Management | 1 |
| Customer Service Team Leader | 1 |
| Customer Service Professional | 1 |
| Sales Associate Logistics Coordinator | 1 |
| Customer service | 1 |
| Sales Associate/Logistics Responsible | 1 |
| Retail Store Supervisor | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 84 |
| Intern | 29 |
| Manager | 14 |
| No People Management | 10 |
| Part-time | 8 |
| Junior | 5 |
| Part-Time | 2 |
JYSK OY appears in 181 indexed job postings in JobCrawls' Finland dataset since April 2024. In that historical index, the strongest location signals for this employer are Helsinki, Finland, Heinola, Finland, and Vaasa, Finland.
About
Includes details from the Finnish Trade Register.
Osakeyhtiö
Retail sale of fabrics
Financial Overview (2024)
JYSK OY was profitable in 2024 with revenue of €182.8M and a profit margin of 0.1%.
Data shown is based on historical job postings from our database.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Perform active sales and ensure a positive customer experience
- Provide high-quality customer service and assist customers in decision-making
- Follow targets and strive to exceed expectations
- Implement the JYSK concept to keep the store attractive and campaign-ready
- Manage warehouse operations, including unloading shipments and delivering products
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- Strong desire to sell and succeed
- Energetic and bold personality
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Motivated by teamwork and exceeding goals
- Proactive and independent
- Flexible with tasks and working hours (mornings, evenings, weekends)
- Good basic physical fitness
- Good written and spoken Finnish language skills
Skills & Technologies
Benefits & Perks
Recruitment Process
- 1Applications are processed actively during the application period
- 2Selection is made as soon as a suitable candidate is found
- 3Notification of progress via email within 5 business days
- 4Potential time- and place-independent video interview
