Showroom Manager - Home Improvements & Architectural

Orsted Recruitment Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful home improvements manufacturer is seeking a motivated Showroom Manager in Northampton. You will lead a sales team and manage showroom operations, ensuring high standards of presentation and customer service. The ideal candidate has experience in selling glazing products and managing sales teams, along with strong leadership skills. A competitive salary of £35k - £45k plus bonuses and opportunities for growth within a reputable company are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Bonus structure

Opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in selling glazing and home improvement products.
• Experience leading a retail sales team to achieve targets.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to support architectural installations.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales team performance to meet targets.
• Manage showroom operations and staff presentation.
• Implement marketing initiatives to increase showroom footfall.
• Ensure timely follow-up on sales leads and customer inquiries.
• Develop team product knowledge continuously.

Skills

Sales management

Product knowledge in glazing and home improvements

Team leadership

Customer relationship management

Job description

Showroom Manager / Home Improvements / Aluminium Windows, Doors, Roof Lights & Home Improvements

Product Knowledge: Aluminium Windows, Doors, Roof Lights & Home Improvements

Location: Northampton

Route to Market: Retail sales to the architectural residential market via the public, architects & housing developers

Salary / Package: £35k - £45k basic salary (DOE) + Bonus OTE £60,000 - £70,000 + Pension

The Company

A successful Aluminium windows, doors, roof light and home improvements manufacturer and installer supplying the residential housing market throughout the Midlands / East Anglia & the South East. The company is launching a new showroom in Northampton and requires a motivated Showroom Manager to undertake operations of the showroom and support the team

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive a sales team to sell Aluminium Windows, Bi-fold & Sliding Doors, Roof Lights and Home Improvement products and services from the companies product range meeting sales and conversion targets
• Oversee day to day operations of the showroom including staff rotas and overall presentation
• Undertake marketing initiatives to boost footfall and brand awareness building positive business and customer relationships
• Oversee sales processes upholding lead follow up in a timely manner and enquiries and orders are logged and updated on the CRM System
• Continual development of the team's technical product knowledge
• Liaise with all departments, overseeing surveys, order placing and manufacturing teams
• Support the team with coaching and undertaking performance reviews
• Meet with Customers and Suppliers at trade shows and assist in occasional site visits
• Standard Hours include 8.30 - 5pm Mon - Fri plus every other Saturday 9 - 5pm. Saturdays will be fully paid, or you can take days in lieu to offset weekend hours
• Occasional weekend attendance at regional exhibitions/trade shows. Again days in lieu offered to offset any weekend commitments

Experience & Personal Attributes

• Experience selling glazing, door and home improvement products via a retail platform to the residential market would be highly desirable
• Previous experience managing a retail sales team is desired
• Strong leadership skills with proven experience of developing a successful sales team
• The role will suit a driven and motivated sales individual who enjoys a commercial environment and is motivated to meet KPI's and targets
• The company are looking for a good team player who will work well with colleagues at all levels within the business
• A highly organised individual who could successfully support architectural installations on residential projects

For the successful candidates there is an opportunity to join a very successful brand within the residential glazing sector. In return the company offers a competitive salary package and bonus structure and a very realistic OTE from year one onwards. The company has a personable culture and strong team camaraderie with a passion for providing excellent products and service to its customers

If you are a Business Development Manager / Area Sales Manager / Regional Sales Manager / Sales Executive / Accounts Manager / Specification Sales / Territory Manager / Trade Sales Manager or a Trade Counter Manager then this position may be of interest to you

If you would like to apply for this position please forward a copy of your CV for consideration

For further details and information please contact Christian Golding on the listed Telephone number or email

Ørsted Recruitment Ltd operates within the construction products and building envelope industry