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Est. Monthly
Estimated €1,813 - €2,442
Posted August 4, 2026 · 2 days agoLast seen August 7, 2026Deadline August 11, 2026

Sales Assistant

Sales Assistant (30 h/week) K-Citymarket Helsinki Columbus
Helsinki, Finland
Onsite · Sales
Temporary · Mid-Level
Finnish
No People Management
How this salary compares
Salary Context: Sales Assistant

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Salary analysis

Compared with the selected benchmark ("In Helsinki, Finland: Sales Assistant"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 92% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€1,742–€2,500). The offer's range width is broadly in line with the benchmark. This benchmark is based on 10 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Sales Assistant
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
Market Average: Sales Assistant€1,742/per month€2,089/per month€3,000/per month
In Helsinki, Finland: Sales Assistant€1,742/per month€2,128/per month€2,500/per month
Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Mid-Level)€151/per month€177/per month€204/per month
About the role

Whether you are an experienced customer charmer or a future expert with a great service attitude - welcome to the house of doers! We are now looking for a sales assistant for a fixed-term employment contract for the general merchandise department of K-Citymarket Helsinki Columbus. Why come work for us? We have a work crew where people actually enjoy themselves – not just in words but it shows in everyday life and personnel research shows that it is good to work with us. Together we share successes and solve challenges. We make sure that you get into the group and get started smoothly. You bring the attitude and we provide the orientation. Your supervisor is genuinely present in everyday life. They spar, listen and support your development. We also regularly reward our doers and teams. You are key to the store's success. In the general merchandise department, you get to influence customers' everyday lives daily: you meet them, help them with everyday choices and ensure that the visit goes smoothly. Great customer service is natural to you – you listen, help and make the customer's visit a delightful experience. You participate in customer service, displays, unloading shipments and implementing campaigns. You ensure that products are neatly displayed and the store is pleasant. The work also includes warehouse management tasks, such as receiving shipments and inventory, which you succeed in with precision and a systematic approach. You cooperate with your team and assist in checkout work if necessary. These skills support your success: - Your heart beats for customer service - you want to offer the best possible experience for every customer - Our customer numbers are occasionally high, so we value initiative, diligence and a brisk work pace - You are ready to roll up your sleeves and learn new things. Previous experience in similar tasks is a plus - You can work during the store's opening hours and are at least 18 years old - You are able to work in Finnish What do you get from us? - A pleasant and competent work community that helps and supports in everyday life - Comprehensive orientation and your own buddy KAMU, who helps you and ensures that you become part of our group and get off to a good start in your work - Diverse store tasks. You can build a long career with us and we support you in developing your expertise - Salary according to the store's TES + evening and weekend bonuses - You have the possibility of an annual performance bonus and we regularly reward various good performances with smaller prizes - As Finland's most active workplace, we offer the HeiaHeia wellbeing app and various sports challenges - We offer good employment benefits, such as staff purchase benefits for K-Group chains, ePass and leisure accident insurance. Send your application by August 11, 2026, via the link provided. Applications are processed during the application period. Further information: Tina Johansson, Department Manager – tina.johansson@citymarket.fi Work starts by agreement. This is a fixed-term substitution that ends on August 31, 2027. KCM Helsinki Columbus opening hours are Mon-Sat 7:00-23:00 and Sun 9:00-23:00.

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Providing high-quality customer service and assisting customers with choices
  • Handling product displays and placements
  • Unloading shipments
  • Implementing marketing campaigns
  • Maintaining store tidiness and pleasant atmosphere
  • Warehouse management tasks including receiving shipments and inventory
  • Assisting with checkout duties as needed

Requirements

  • Passion for customer service
  • Proactive, diligent, and brisk work pace
  • Willingness to learn and roll up sleeves
  • Ability to work during store opening hours
  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Proficiency in Finnish

Skills & Technologies

Customer ServiceInventory ManagementMerchandising

Recruitment Process

  1. 1
    Application via system
  2. 2
    Video interview for pre-selection
  3. 3
    Possible interview or recruitment day at the store
  4. 4
    Notification of results
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