Furniture Sales Consultant

C2 Recruitment Limited; Whickham; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture retailer in Whickham is seeking a Sales Consultant to lead customer interactions in their new store. In this role, you'll guide customers through their sales journey and maintain a stylish showroom. Ideal candidates will have proven sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong customer service mindset. The position offers a competitive salary of £30,000 plus monthly and quarterly commissions, with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Clear career progression opportunities

Creative input in showroom experience

Supportive team culture

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced family leave

Health insurance

Friends & family discount

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience, ideally in furniture.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service mindset and drive to go the extra mile.
• Knowledge of furniture materials, design, or interiors preferred.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and basic IT.
• Physical ability to move and arrange furniture when required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage customers in a friendly way.
• Guide customers from browsing to purchase.
• Provide advice on specifications and pricing.
• Overcome objections to secure sales.
• Maintain a stylish and inviting showroom.
• Hit and exceed sales targets.
• Stay up-to-date with product trends.

Skills

Proven sales experience

Excellent communication

Customer service mindset

Knowledge of furniture materials

Confidence working independently

Proficiency with point-of-sale systems

Physical ability to move furniture

Job description

Overview

NEW STORE OPENING - METROCENTRE, GATESHEAD

Sales Consultant - Gateshead, Tyne and Wear

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Weekend & Bank Holiday availability required

Salary: £30,000 per annum + 1.5% monthly sales commission + quarterly commission

About the Brand

Join one of the UK's fastest growing furniture brands as they expand their boutique lounge concept! With bold designs, a customer-first approach, and ambitious growth plans, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead a stylish space where creativity and commercial success go hand in hand.

Role Overview

As a Sofa Host, you\'ll be the first point of contact for customers, welcoming them in, listening to their needs, and helping them find their dream sofa. You\'ll guide customers through the sales process, keep the showroom looking stylish, and ensure every interaction is memorable.

You\'ll play a key role in driving sales, building trust, and representing our brand on the showroom floor, all while sharpening your product knowledge and staying up to date with interiors trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and engage customers in a friendly, professional, and approachable way
• Guide customers through the full sales journey - from browsing to purchase
• Provide clear advice on specifications, pricing, warranties, delivery, and aftercare
• Confidently overcome objections to secure sales while ensuring a positive experience
• Maintain a stylish, inviting, and on-brand showroom
• Hit and exceed sales targets, including upselling and cross-selling
• Stay up-to-date with product and industry trends

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven sales experience, ideally in furniture
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service mindset and drive to go the extra mile
• Knowledge of furniture materials, design, or interiors (preferred)
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and basic IT
• Physical ability to move and arrange furniture when required

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Creative input and freedom to shape the showroom experience
• Supportive, ambitious team culture
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced family leave
• Health insurance
• Friends & family discount
• Salary sacrifice schemes

Interested? Please get in touch for further details.

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