Job Summary

We are looking for a confident, self-motivated Sales Executive to join our Cheltenham showroom on a short-term, fixed-term contract.

This is a standalone, lone-working role, ideal for someone who is comfortable taking ownership of a showroom, working independently and actively engaging with customers to drive sales.

For this period, the showroom will have a strong focus on selling existing display and clearance stock on a sold-as-seen basis. We therefore need someone who can quickly build rapport with customers, confidently sell face-to-face, negotiate where appropriate and turn interest into sales.

This is very much a hands-on sales position. You will be responsible for creating energy in the showroom, approaching and engaging customers, understanding what they are looking for and confidently closing business.

Key Responsibilities

Take day-to-day ownership of the showroom while working independently
Proactively approach and engage every customer who visits the showroom
Sell existing showroom, display and clearance stock, including sold-as-seen items
Understand customer needs and confidently recommend suitable products
Demonstrate products and communicate their features, benefits and value
Negotiate and close sales confidently while working within agreed commercial guidelines
Follow up customer enquiries and sales opportunities by phone and email
Work towards individual sales targets and maximise every opportunity
Keep accurate records of customer enquiries, sales and follow-up activity
Process sales and ensure customer information and orders are recorded correctly
Maintain a professional, welcoming and commercially focused showroom environment
Ensure sold stock is clearly identified and showroom displays remain organised
Provide excellent customer service from initial enquiry through to purchase
Communicate regularly with the wider business and flag any issues requiring support

About You

We are looking for someone who is naturally confident, independent and commercially minded.

You will need to be comfortable working alone for much of the day and taking responsibility for the showroom without needing constant direction or supervision.

Ideally, you will have:

Proven experience in retail, showroom or face-to-face sales
A strong track record of converting customer enquiries into sales
Confidence approaching customers and starting conversations
The ability to build rapport quickly and understand what motivates a customer to buy
Strong closing and negotiation skills
A proactive attitude, you won't wait for customers to come to you
The confidence and maturity to work alone and manage your own day
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Good organisation and attention to detail
Basic confidence using computer systems, email and CRM/order systems
Experience selling furniture, interiors, homeware, luxury products or other considered purchases would be advantageous, but isn't essential

The Contract

This is a fixed-term position designed to support the business through a short trading period. We are looking for someone who can come in, get up to speed quickly and make an immediate commercial impact.

It would particularly suit an experienced salesperson who enjoys independence, is comfortable taking ownership and gets genuine satisfaction from engaging customers and closing sales.

If you're confident working on your own, know how to create a great customer experience and, most importantly, know how to sell, we'd love to hear from you.

Work Location: In person

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