Sales Professional

The People Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Group in Dublin is seeking a customer-focused sales professional to join our premium home and lifestyle retail team. You will guide customers through important purchasing decisions, delivering an exceptional experience and strong commercial results.

The role requires consultative selling, excellent communication, and the ability to build trust quickly. You will work towards personal and team sales targets while maintaining brand standards and a high level of service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing sales environment involving considered purchases.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trust and rapport quickly with customers.
• Commercially focused with a target-driven mindset.
• Professional, confident and customer-centric approach.
• Excellent organisational and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming and engaging environment for all customers.
• Develop understanding of customer requirements through effective questioning and active listening.
• Present products confidently, highlighting features, benefits and options.
• Provide tailored recommendations based on lifestyle, design preferences and budget.
• Guide customers through the full purchasing journey from enquiry to order completion.
• Maintain regular contact with prospective customers and follow up on opportunities.
• Build confidence in product quality, value and brand proposition.
• Address customer concerns professionally and offer solutions.
• Maintain strong product knowledge and stay informed on ranges and promotions.
• Achieve personal and team sales objectives.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service at every stage of the sales process.

Skills

Consultative selling

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Target-driven

Customer-centric

Organisation & follow-up

Job description

We are seeking a customer-focused sales professional to join a successful retail team specialising in premium home and lifestyle products. This position goes well beyond a traditional retail environment. Customers are often making an important investment decision, and you will play a key role in guiding them through the process, helping them find the right solution to suit their needs, preferences and budget. The successful candidate will provide an exceptional customer experience while delivering strong commercial results and building long-term customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming and engaging environment for all customers.
• Develop a clear understanding of customer requirements through effective questioning and active listening.
• Present products confidently, highlighting features, benefits and available options.
• Provide tailored recommendations based on lifestyle, design preferences and budget considerations.
• Guide customers through the full purchasing journey from initial enquiry to order completion.
• Maintain regular contact with prospective customers and follow up on outstanding opportunities.
• Build confidence in product quality, value and brand proposition.
• Address customer concerns professionally and offer appropriate solutions.
• Maintain strong product knowledge and stay informed on new ranges and promotions.
• Consistently achieve personal and team sales objectives.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service at every stage of the sales process.

Candidate Profile

• The ideal candidate will have experience in a customer-facing sales environment where products or services involve a considered purchasing decision.

Experience may have been gained within sectors such as:

• Home Furnishings
• Interior Design Products
• Consumer Technology
• Home Improvement
• Luxury Goods
• Jewellery & Accessories

Skills and Experience

• Proven ability to influence purchasing decisions through consultative selling techniques.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with customers quickly.
• Commercially focused with a target-driven mindset.
• Professional, confident and customer-centric approach.
• Excellent organisational and follow-up skills.

Suitable Backgrounds

Applicants may currently be working as a:

• Customer Advisor
• Showroom Consultant
• Business Development Executive
• Customer Experience Representative

Location: Dublin

Salary: 40k and uncapped commission

Job Ref: 9621TGMT

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