Showroom Consultant - Bellville, Cape Town

Hertex; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fabric supplier in Cape Town seeks a creative full-time Showroom Consultant for their Bellville showroom. The role involves building customer relationships, maintaining showroom standards, and supporting sales efforts. Candidates should possess a National Senior Certificate and relevant qualifications, along with at least 3 years of sales experience. A basic salary with commission and benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years sales experience in an Interior Decorating environment.
• Experience coordinating the operational aspects of a shop is an advantage.
• Own reliable transport required.

Responsibilities

• Build productive relationships with customers and achieve sales targets.
• Maintain showroom operations and standards.
• Support field sales and internal sales consultants.

Skills

Good telephone etiquette

Excellent communication skills

Good presentation skills

Customer relationship management

Excellent customer service

Selling products and concepts

Education

National Senior Certificate

Certificate or Diploma in Interior Decorating

Job description

HERTEX FABRICS is a leading supplier of high quality fabrics, rugs, wallpaper and homeware for both the local and international market. What started in 1987 as a humble Cape Town showroom and has since grown into 15 showrooms nationwide, with more on the way. At Hertex we are a family run business that focuses on achieving excellence in everything we do. As a team, we encourage and support each other and are committed to the success of our customers and the business. At Hertex everyday counts. We communicate with honesty and respect and work relentlessly, with passion and energy.

We have an exciting position available for a mature and committed full time Showroom Consultant who will be based at our upmarket showroom at our head office in Bellville. The ideal candidate will be creative, with a good sense of style and a natural flair for décor and design.

Main Duties

• Build productive relationships with customers by advising and selling to customers in the showroom and working hard to achieve sales targets.
• Maintain showroom operations by maintaining the set showroom standards, coordinating deliveries, and managing stock of cuttings, sample hangers and books.
• Support field sales by supporting the internal sales consultants.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate
• Certificate or Diploma in Interior Decorating or related field
• At least 3 years sales experience in an Interior Decorating or related environment
• Experience of coordinating the operational aspects of a shop or outlet is an advantage
• Own reliable transport

Skills And Knowledge Required

• Good telephone etiquette
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
• Good presentation skills
• Good with building and maintaining customer relationships
• Excellent customer service and after sales service
• Good with selling products and concepts
• Professional with good business etiquette

Behaviours Essential

• Be assertive with drive and ambition
• Be decisive and able to prioritize
• Be determined
• Able to cope with stress
• Good with time management and activity planning
• Able to take action, initiative and follow through
• Creativity and innovative thinking

We offer a basic salary with commission and benefits.

If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, kindly forward your CV to [e-mail]

Please state in the subject line: Showroom Consultant – Bellville

If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.