Sales Executive

TieTalent; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family business with over 45 years' experience in home furniture is seeking a Sales Executive. This role involves managing sales enquiries, providing personalized customer service and collaborating with internal teams. Candidates with strong sales experience are encouraged to apply for this full-time position with competitive salary and commission structures.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including statutory UK bank holidays

Ongoing training and product education

Employee discount on products

Company pension

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience and understanding of mid to high-end retail sales.
• A confident communicator with a strong customer service ethic.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple leads concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to sales enquiries via phone, email, and showroom visits.
• Provide tailored advice on product options.
• Prepare quotations and follow up to close sales.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sales management

Attention to detail

Education

Experience in retail sales

Job description

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About

Job Summary

We are an established family business with over 45 years' experience in the home furniture industry. Reporting directly to a company director, the Sales Executive would be responsible for managing inbound sales enquiries on-line and in our own showroom, ensuring a seamless end-to-end customer experience.

Schedule

Tuesday to Saturday inclusive - 40 hours/week

Salary & Commission

• Basic salary: £26,000 per annum paid monthly
• Commission scheme - 4% on all sales, above minimum target (OTE £35,000)
• Commission is uncapped - calculated quarterly and paid monthly in arrears.
  
  

Additional Information

• Commission and bonus payments are subject to conditions, including attendance and performance
• Employment is subject to satisfactory references and eligibility checks
  
  

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to sales enquiries via phone, email, and personally within the showroom and trade-show visits
• Provide tailored advice on all our product options
• Prepare quotations, track leads, and follow up to close sales in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate records and report on sales activity weekly
• Work alongside management to generate new leads
• Coordinate with internal teams (logistics, design, manufacturing) to ensure client satisfaction
• Attend trade shows, and customer site visits where required
• Contribute ideas to improve customer experience and sales efficiency
• To help improve our systems and website.
  
  

Requirements

• Previous experience and understanding of mid to high end retail sales
• A confident communicator with a strong customer service ethic
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple leads concurrently
• High attention to detail
• UK driving license
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
  
  

If you are passionate about sales and eager to make an impact within our organisation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave including statutory UK bank holidays
• Ongoing training and product education
• Employee discount - amazing discounts available on all Oakay Direct products, after successful probationary period.
  
  

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV with a short message detailing why you are suited to this opportunity. We aim to respond to all shortlisted candidates within 7 working days from application.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00 per year

Additional Pay:

Commission pay

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
  
  

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2025

Reference ID: Sales Executive - Oakay Direct

TITL1_UKTJ

• Carlisle, England
  
  

Work experience

• Other Sales
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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