Salesperson

The Company - Our Client:
Established over 40 years ago, our client is a successful and growing business, which is now the largest company of its kind in Europe. Our client has grown massively since they opened their first store in 1969. We have always focused as much on our people as we do on making and selling the very best sofas. You will be taught everything you need to know to be successful, so what matters the most is your attitude.

The Role - Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Your primary responsibility is approaching customers as they enter the store, inquiring about the type of furniture they want, making suggestions as they show customers around and closing the sale.
• Represent the store in a positive manner.
• Must be knowledgeable about the product line and have the ability to make suggestions, show customers around the displays and help them make the best decision in selecting their furniture.
• Answer any questions the customer asks, conduct suggestive selling so as to move multiple products, process the paperwork and arrange financing when needed.
• Maintain records of customers who do not make a purchase and follow up as needed.
• Responsible for arranging displays, putting up any point-of-sale information, doing physical inventory counts and assisting the store manager with orders.
• Constantly learn about new products and be able to explain specific features of various products to the customers.

The Person - Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:
• Experience in a proactive sales environment
• Must have a solid work history i.e. 3/4 jobs in 10 years
• Be extremely hungry and competitive and target driven
• Have the ability to build rapport with customers
• Be happy to work weekends (compensatory days off in the week)
• Work well under pressure

The Package : What You Could Earn:
• Basic salary of £15,000
• Uncapped commission structure (OTE £28-35k)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Savings Bonus Plan
• Training and career progression