Design Center & Showroom Assistant (Part Time)

Kronospan; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Kronospan’s design-led showroom in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Sales and Showroom Assistant to support events, product sampling and customer engagement.

You will help with sampling for architects and designers, host guests, maintain displays, and handle administrative tasks such as inventory and sample orders. Join a collaborative team that values creativity and service, offering a flexible 18-hour week across three days including every third Saturday.

Qualifications

• Interest in interior design and current design trends.
• Customer service experience within a design or retail setting is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with clients and professionals.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask in a busy showroom.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organising, preparing, and hosting showroom events.
• Manage and facilitate product sampling for architects, designers, and clients.
• Engage with visitors, provide product advice, and nurture key relationships.
• Promote products via updated window displays to increase showroom footfall.
• Maintain showroom layout, display quality, and stock presentation.
• Provide administrative support, including inventory and sample orders.

Skills

Aesthetic eye

Customer service

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Proactive attitude

Job description

Job Description

• Customer Events Support: Assist in organising, preparing, and hosting engaging events within the showroom, ensuring smooth operations and delivering an exceptional experience for guests.
• Product Sampling: Manage and facilitate the sampling process, ensuring architects, designers, and clients have easy access to product samples and information.
• Industry Engagement: Actively engage with visitors from the architecture and design sectors, providing expert advice on our products, assisting with inquiries, and nurturing relationships with key clients and professionals.
• Encourage Footfall: Drive promotion of the products via updated window displays and offerings for those within the A&D community to use the space with their customers growing opportunities for the business.
• Showroom Maintenance: Keep the showroom organised, ensuring products are well-displayed, stocked, and presented in an inspiring manner that aligns with the showroom's aesthetic.
• Administrative Support: Assist with administrative tasks such as managing product inventories, tracking and processing of sample orders, and supporting customer requests.

Qualifications

• A keen interest in interior design and current design trends with an eye for aesthetics.
• Customer service and sales experience would be advantageous, particularly within a design or retail environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and industry professionals.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multitask in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, friendly, and professional approach to customer service.

Additional Information

• Work in a creative, design-driven environment alongside passionate industry experts.
• Opportunity to network with leading architects, designers, and professionals in the field.
• A collaborative, inclusive team culture that values personal and professional growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• This is a part-time position of 18 hours per week, worked across three days, including every third Saturday.

If you're eager to play a key role in a design-centric showroom and contribute to the growth of our vibrant community, we'd love to hear from you.

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