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Retail Sales Assistant

HighPoint
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Farnham, Surrey GU103RG, England

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job is for a Furniture and Flooring Salesperson at a family-run business with over 100 years of experience in the industry.
  • Candidates should have hands-on experience in customer-focused sales, with strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to customer needs.
  • The position requires managing customer orders, providing exceptional service, and collaborating on sales strategies, while also occasionally assisting with deliveries.
  • Preferred qualifications include knowledge of furniture or flooring sales, a college-level education, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
  • The salary is not specified, but applicants are encouraged to apply if they have relevant experience, although a specific year of experience requirement is not mentioned.

Are you passionate about sales and thrive in face-to-face customer interactions?

We are looking for motivated individuals with hands-on experience in customer-focused sales. If you excel at building relationships and delivering exceptional service, this could be the perfect opportunity to grow your career.

Our client is a family run business established over 100 years ago, specializing in furniture and flooring. Their commitment to exceptional customer service and quality products has been the cornerstone of their success. They are currently seeking a dynamic and customer-focused individual to join their team as a Furniture and Flooring Salesperson to work Tuesday to Saturday 9am - 16.30pm.

The Retail Sales Assistant Benefits:

  • Reduced price furniture

  • Free town centre parking

  • Annual Christmas bonus

The Retail Sales Assistant will be involved in:

  • Providing exceptional customer service to clients visiting the showroom

  • Guiding customers through the selection and purchase process

  • Initiate customer interactions using the existing database and actively engage with potential customers.

  • Manage customer orders from sale to delivery, ensuring a seamless experience.

  • Manually handle heavy furniture and flooring products in the showroom, including receiving deliveries and maintaining warehouse inventory.

  • Collaborate with the business owner to develop effective sales strategies and promote best-selling products.

  • Schedule flooring measures at customer residences for our flooring estimator.

  • Assist with marketing and social media campaigns as needed.

  • Maintain accurate customer records and ensure the showroom is well-presented at all times.

  • Occasionally assist with customer deliveries, working alongside the delivery team.

The Retail Sales Assistant will have:

  • Strong customer handling skills and the ability to adapt product offerings to meet customer needs.

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

  • Knowledge of furniture and/or flooring sales preferred, but outstanding candidates with sales experience in other areas will be considered.

  • College-level education preferred

  • Proficiency in email, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and familiarity with e-commerce websites

  • Knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok is a plus.

  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and maintain a positive attitude.

Thank you for your application however due to the high volume of candidates applying, if you have not heard back from us within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.