Showroom Manager

High Seat Ltd; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Discounted shopping & gym memberships

Colleague discount

Job summary

High Seat Ltd. is seeking a Showroom Manager in Eastbourne for our brand new Hampden Park showroom. You’ll lead the showroom team, deliver outstanding customer experiences and coach colleagues to be their best.

You will own the showroom's commercial performance, manage payments and cash, recruit and develop your team, and ensure a welcoming, premium service environment. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a showroom team to meet targets and deliver high standards.
• Strong customer service ethos with focus on premium experience.
• Experience coaching and developing colleagues to improve performance.
• Track record of achieving sales targets and KPIs in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the showroom team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Own showroom KPIs including conversion rate and average order value.
• Coach, train and mentor staff to develop skills and performance.
• Ensure premium brand standards and a welcoming store environment.

Skills

People leadership

Customer service excellence

Coaching and mentoring

Sales target achievement

Team recruitment

Performance reviews

Cash handling

Job description

Location: HSL Chairs, Eastbourne (this is for our brand new showroom in Hampden Park Retail Park!)

Salary: £37,169.60 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

At HSL, we’re passionate about helping people feel good – from our customers to our colleagues. As a Showroom Manager, you’ll play a key role in bringing this to life, delivering outstanding experiences for our customers while coaching and inspiring your team to be their very best.

Our feel-good benefits:

• Health cash plan - cashback on dental, optical and more
• Discounted shopping & gym memberships with Westfield Rewards
• Brilliant colleague discount (friends and family too!)
• 30 days' holiday (pro rata), rising to 33 with long service
• Contributory pension and death-in-service cover
• Discretionary bonus
• Free onsite parking (at most locations)
• Lovely surprise & delight events throughout the year

A day in the life of an HSL Showroom Manager

As the leader of your showroom and home visit service (where applicable), you’ll be responsible for creating a warm, professional and supportive environment for both your team and your customers. You’ll take ownership of the showroom’s commercial performance, leading by example and always looking for ways to improve.

A few things you’ll need:

• Commercial awareness to deliver showroom targets and KPIs, including average order value and customer conversion rate.
• The ability to manage payments and handlecash in line with company procedures.
• An awareness of local market conditions and competitor activity.
• The ability to coach your team in delivering exceptional service standards, product knowledge, upselling and cross-selling to maximise every sales opportunity.
• Pride in your working environment ensuring your showroom, team and any associated delivery vans reflect the standards of a premium brand.
• The ability to recruit the right people who represent HSL’s values and provide a high-quality induction and ongoing development.
• The ability to conduct regular performance reviews, giving feedback and recognising achievements.
• A passion for people by ensuring a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all colleagues, customers, and visitors.

The kind of person we love working with:

• Can lead and inspire a team of Comfort Specialists to deliver exceptional service with heart.
• Is the go-to contact for your Area Manager, sharing insights, updates, and feedback from your team.
• Creates a supportive team culture where individuals feel empowered to grow and succeed.
• Delivers meaningful training, coaching and mentoring that unlocks potential and helps people thrive.
• Takes pride in your own learning and development, keeping up to date with new products, tools and training opportunities.

• Has a real passion for delivering world-class customer service.
• Is a natural leader who can coach, guide, and motivate others to succeed.
• Has commercial awareness and the ability to spot sales opportunities and grow performance.
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style to different people.
• Is a passionate believer that customer satisfaction is at the heart of a successful organisation.

All customer facing roles in HSL require the completion of a satisfactory DBS check.

Training and development? We've got you.

You’ll be supported with in-depth training through our HSL Academy at Comfort House in West Yorkshire, with hands‑on learning and expert guidance from our independent Occupational Therapist, Julie Jennings. We're proud to help our people grow.

A little more about us:

At HSL, we don’t just sell furniture – we create feel good moments. Each piece is handcrafted to support comfort and wellbeing, tailored to fit the individual. Our commitment to world‑class service has earned us an incredible 4.9/5 rating on Trustpilot, and we’ve been proudly recognised as a 2 Star Outstanding company by Best Companies in 2024.

At HSL, we’re building something truly special – a community where you are valued for your contributions, inspired to make a difference and empowered to do the right thing. We recognise and celebrate what makes people unique.