Sales Representative (Decor & Homeware) - Durban

HC Recruit; Durban; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury homeware retailer in Durban is seeking a Sales Representative to enhance product sales and manage the showroom’s operations. The ideal candidate must have a National Senior Certificate and at least 3 years of sales experience, preferably within luxury retail. Responsibilities include building customer relationships, maintaining showroom standards, and effectively managing stock. This role demands excellent communication and a strong sales drive, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years sales experience in a similar role, preferably within a luxury retail environment.
• Previous experience coordinating a team is advantageous.
• Knowledge of homeware is a plus.
• Experience in conducting regular stock takes is required.

Responsibilities

• Build long-standing and productive relationships with customers.
• Sell luxury homeware products and exceed sales targets.
• Maintain retail showroom standards and operations.
• Deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Manage orders and stock for the showroom.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)

Customer service focused and orientated

Sales driven

Self-motivated

Project management skills

Education

National senior certificate

Job description

DBN000204 – Sales Representative (Decor & Homeware) - Durban

Main purpose of the job:

To increase the client product sales by managing inventory well, upholding merchandising standards, and managing the showroom's efficient operations. Reach and surpass sales targets, offer top-notch customer service, and market and sell retail goods to consumers.

Minimum requirements

• National senior certificate
• At least 3 years sales experience in a similar role, within a retail environment (preferably for a luxury brand) with experience working on point of sale.
• Previous experience in a senior role, coordinating a team (advantageous for the senior role)
• Knowledge of homeware advantageous.
• Experience in conducting and managing regular stock takes.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken).
• Customer service focused and orientated.
• Highly sales driven and focused on achieving the end result.
• Must be professional and well presented.
• Self-motivated General business acumen
• Please note that this position is of a physical nature due to the handling of heavy rugs
• Exposure to an interior design environment is an advantage.

Main duties & Responsibilities

• Building long standing and productive relationships with customers
• Sales – selling our luxury homeware products and reaching / exceeding sales targets
• Maintaining retail showroom standards and operations
• Deliver customer satisfaction
• Managing orders of retail products for the showroom
• Stock management
• Supporting the external sales consultants
• Supporting the payment process

Behavioural Competencies:

• Self Starter
• Sales Driven
• High ethical values
• Team Player
• Enthusiastic
• Strong client-facing and project management skills.

Only candidates with the minimum requirements will be considered.