Sales Consultant (Showroom)

Paint Red Ltd; Sevenoaks, Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus up to £8,000 per year

Annual performance bonus £2,000

Commission on each building sold

28 days holiday including Bank/HOL

Health Shield scheme

Contributory pension

Death in Service

Team environment

Excellent work-life balance

Full product and sales training

Job summary

Crane Garden Buildings is seeking an Experienced Sales Design Consultant for our Sevenoaks/Tonbridge showroom. You will guide customers from enquiry through design consultation to final purchase, turning ideas into bespoke garden buildings with a premium finish.

Expect a competitive base salary plus bonuses and a supportive team environment. Experience in luxury retail or showroom sales, strong communication skills, and a design-minded approach are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in consultative showroom sales or luxury retail is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to close sales and meet targets.
• Creative mindset with eye for design and detail.
• Self-motivated, well-organised and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers to the showroom and understand their needs.
• Conduct in-depth consultations on requirements, lifestyle, and objectives.
• Design and configure bespoke garden building solutions.
• Produce layouts and visual designs to help customers imagine projects.
• Manage the full sales journey from enquiry to order.
• Build relationships and provide exceptional service throughout the buying journey.
• Follow up enquiries and quotations to maximise conversions.
• Hit and exceed personal sales targets and KPIs.
• Maintain accurate customer records and sales activity.
• Keep up-to-date with product knowledge and design trends.
• Represent the Crane Garden Buildings brand professionally.

Skills

Consultative showroom sales

Luxury retail

Communication skills

Closing sales

Design awareness

Target-driven

Team player

Job description

Experienced Sales Consultant required in the Sevenoaks or Tonbridge area

Expected OTE £38,000 - £45,000

Are you a confident salesperson with a flair for design and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences?

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's leading luxury garden building manufacturers. With over 50 years of heritage, Crane Garden Buildings has built an outstanding reputation for designing and manufacturing premium bespoke garden buildings that combine craftsmanship, quality, and sustainability.

Due to continued growth and increasing customer demand, we are looking for a Sales Design Consultant to join our successful showroom team in Sevenoaks.

About the Role

As a Sales Design Consultant, you will guide customers through the entire sales journey, from initial enquiry through to design consultation and final purchase. You'll take the time to understand individual requirements, helping customers create beautiful, bespoke garden buildings tailored to their needs.

Using your consultative sales approach, creativity, and excellent communication skills, you will transform customer ideas into inspiring design solutions whilst delivering an outstanding customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage customers visiting the showroom.
• Conduct in-depth consultations to understand customer requirements, lifestyle needs, and project objectives.
• Design and configure bespoke garden building solutions tailored to each customer's vision.
• Produce layouts, designs, and visual presentations to help customers visualise their projects.
• Manage the full sales process from enquiry through to order confirmation.
• Build strong relationships with customers and provide exceptional service throughout their buying journey.
• Follow up enquiries and quotations to maximise conversion rates.
• Achieve and exceed individual sales targets and key performance measures.
• Maintain accurate customer records and sales activity within company systems.
• Keep up to date with product knowledge, design trends, and industry developments.
• Represent the Crane Garden Buildings brand professionally at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in consultative sales, showroom sales, luxury retail, design sales, or a customer-focused sales environment.
• A confident and engaging communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and proven ability to close sales.
• A creative mindset with a good eye for design and detail.
• Self-motivated, organised, and target driven.
• Passionate about delivering an exceptional customer experience.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Experience within kitchens, bathrooms, conservatories, garden centres, furniture, luxury home improvement, luxury retail, or other showroom-based sales environments would be highly advantageous.

Rewards & Benefits

In return, you'll have the opportunity to work with a highly respected premium brand in a unique and inspiring environment, alongside:

• Competitive basic salary
• Quarterly bonus scheme with earnings of up to £8,000 per year
• Additional annual performance bonus of £2,000
• Commission payment on every building sold
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays, increasing with service
• Health Shield scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Excellent work-life balance
• Full product and sales training provided