Sales Professional

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

Job summary

The People Group is seeking a customer-focused sales professional to join a premium home and lifestyle retail team in Dublin. You will guide customers through considered purchasing decisions, present tailored options and aim to deliver an exceptional service while achieving strong sales results.

Ideal candidates will have consultative selling experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing sales environment involving considered purchases.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with customers quickly.
• Commercially focused with a target-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming and engaging environment for all customers.
• Develop understanding of customer requirements through questioning and active listening.
• Present products confidently and highlight 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.

Skills

Consultative selling

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Target driven

Organisation & follow-up

Job description

About the Opportunity

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
• Automotive Sales
• Consumer Technology
• Home Improvement
• Bathrooms & Kitchens
• Luxury Goods
• Jewellery & Accessories
• Premium Retail Environments

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.
• Passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences.

Suitable Backgrounds

Applicants may currently be working as a:

• Sales Consultant
• Retail Sales Specialist
• Customer Advisor
• Sales Executive
• Showroom Consultant
• Business Development Executive
• Customer Experience Representative
• High-Value Retail Advisor

Location: Dublin
Salary: 40k and upcapped commission
Job Ref: 9621TGMT

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