Showroom Manager

KBB Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Showroom Manager for a successful business in Reading. This role involves leading a team to achieve sales targets while ensuring premium customer service. The ideal candidate has experience in showroom management, strong leadership, and sales skills, along with a passion for design. A competitive salary and bonus structure are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus structure

Career development opportunities

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a management role within showroom, retail, or interiors.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proven track record in achieving sales targets.
• Commercially astute with performance analysis skills.
• Confident user of CAD software, preferably in kitchen/bathroom design.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive with a passion for design and interiors.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate the showroom team.
• Ensure showroom presentation reflects premium products.
• Engage with customers, providing expert advice.
• Oversee the use of CAD design software.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Take responsibility for showroom's financial performance.
• Drive local business development.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Sales Management

Communication

CAD Software

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Title

Showroom Manager

Location

Reading

Salary

£30,000 PA, DOE + Bonus & Benefits

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

KBB Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting a Showroom Manager on behalf of a highly successful and established business within the building materials and interiors sector.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual with proven leadership skills and a passion for customer service, design, and sales. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy showroom, ensuring it delivers an exceptional customer experience while driving sales growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate the showroom team to achieve sales targets and deliver outstanding service.
• Ensure the showroom is presented to the highest standards at all times, reflecting the premium products and services on offer.
• Engage with both trade and retail customers, providing expert advice and design support to help bring their projects to life.
• Oversee the use of CAD design software to create inspiring kitchen and bathroom layouts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams, ensuring product knowledge is up to date and stock levels are maintained.
• Take responsibility for the showroom's financial performance, analysing sales data and identifying growth opportunities.
• Drive local business development, proactively seeking new opportunities and leads.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a management role within a showroom, retail, or interiors environment (kitchens/bathrooms industry desirable).
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
• Proven track record in achieving sales targets in a competitive, customer-focused environment.
• Commercially astute with the ability to analyse performance and implement improvements.
• Confident user of CAD software (kitchen/bathroom design experience advantageous).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build rapport with customers and colleagues alike.
• A proactive and hands-on approach, with a passion for design and interiors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus structure.
• Career development opportunities within a secure, growing business.
• Supportive and collaborative work culture.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated leader with a passion for design, sales, and customer service, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.