Showroom Consultant

Bassetts (Wolseley) Limited; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plumbing merchant in Londonderry is seeking a passionate Showroom Consultant. This full-time role involves assisting customers in creating their dream bathrooms and achieving sales targets. Ideal candidates will have retail sales experience, strong communication skills, and a keen interest in interior design. A competitive salary, commission, and excellent benefits are offered in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Annual leave increasing with service

Generous pension scheme

Access to healthcare

Discounts on high street and online

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a retail sales environment, preferably in bathroom or interior design.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a diverse clientele.
• Self-motivated and results-driven.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Experience in a commission-based sales role.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers to understand their needs and preferences.
• Drive sales to meet and exceed targets.
• Utilize design software for visualizations.
• Maintain product knowledge.
• Build relationships with clients and professionals.
• Contribute to showroom presentation.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Sales experience

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Interior design knowledge

Tools

Virtual Worlds software

Job description

Competitive Salary + Commission + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Showroom Consultant - Londonderry - Bassetts

So, who are we? We are Bassetts, a part of the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

Also, did we mention? In addition to the competitive salary there are also benefits on tap – including...

Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity / adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more!

We are seeking a passionate and results-oriented Bathroom Showroom Consultant to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a flair for sales to guide our clients in creating their dream bathrooms, from initial concept to stunning reality.

As a key member of our showroom team, you will be the first point of contact for our customers, providing an exceptional and inspiring experience. You will translate their vision into functional and beautiful bathroom designs, leveraging your product knowledge and design expertise to drive sales and ensure complete customer satisfaction.

As a Showroom Consultant based in Londonderry, you’ll be responsible for:

Design Consultation & Sales: Proactively engage with customers to understand their needs, style preferences, and budget. Guide them through our extensive product range, offering expert advice and design solutions to create bespoke bathroom plans.

Achieve Sales Targets: Drive sales to meet and exceed individual and showroom targets. Prepare and present compelling quotations, follow up and close sales effectively.

3D Design: Utilise the latest bathroom design software (e.g., Virtual Worlds) to create detailed and realistic 2D and 3D visualisations of bathroom projects.

Product Knowledge: Maintain an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of our entire product portfolio, including sanitaryware, brassware, furniture, tiles, and accessories. Stay informed about new products and industry developments.

Customer Relationship Management: Build and nurture strong relationships with retail clients, interior designers, architects, and trade professionals to encourage repeat business and referrals.

Showroom Excellence: Contribute to the immaculate presentation of the showroom, ensuring all displays are inspiring, on-trend, and reflect our brand's high standards.

This is a full time, permanent role working 40 hours a week Monday - Thursday 08.00am - 5.00pm, Friday 08.00am - 4.00pm and Saturday on a rota basis 09.00am - 12.00pm.

And here’s what we’d like you to have:

Proven experience in a retail sales environment, preferably within the bathroom, kitchen, interior design industry.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with a diverse clientele.

A self-motivated and results-driven individual with a proactive approach to sales.

Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Experience in a commission-based sales role.

A demonstrable passion for interior design and a keen eye for detail.

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About Us

With an ambitious plan to build an innovative and service-driven company, Bassetts opened its doors in 1978. Now, 40 years on, the award-winning plumbers' merchant has 16 branches covering every county in Northern Ireland. Bassetts are known for supplying quality plumbing, heating, bathroom and renewable energy solutions, to the trade and public. Bassetts are a people business; our customer’s come to us and stay with us because we have knowledgeable staff that are very much a part of your local community. We are proud that our employees are long-serving and that they can work and develop themselves in our supportive environment.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having an organisation that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities, where everyone is treated with Fairness & Respect.