Sales Assistant
13 days ago
London
Sales and Warehouse Representative The sales and warehouse representative usually has a preassigned sales quota they must meet each month. The primary responsibility is approaching customers as they enter the store, inquiring about the type of beds and furniture to meet their needs, making suggestions as showing customers around and closing the sale. The sales and warehouse representative must also answer any questions the customer asks, conduct suggestive selling so as to move multiple products, process the sales paperwork and arrange payment methods when needed. The sales and warehouse representative is also responsible for arranging beds and furniture in an organised and coherent manner in the warehouse. Skills Required: - Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail. - Able to work well both independently and within a team. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. - Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. - Have previous experience using Experience in MS Word/Excel. - Frequently lifting and moving moderately heavy objects (up to 50 lbs). - Minimum 1 year of sales or customer service experience (preferred). - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Basic understanding of beds, mattresses and furniture styles and construction (a plus). Job Description: - Responding to sales calls, placing orders, and generating quotations/pro-forma invoices, following up any leads. - Keeping customers informed as to the status of their orders, as and when required, making sure deadline for deliveries are met. - Proactive approach to selling and securing new business. Responsibilities - Sales: - Greet and assist customers on the showroom floor, answering questions about beds and mattresses. - Showcase product features and benefits, helping customers find the perfect bed and/or mattress to meet their needs. - Up-sell and cross-sell complementary beds, mattresses and other bedroom accessories. - Process customer purchases efficiently and accurately using our point-of-sale system. - Create a positive and welcoming shopping experience and build a rapport with customers Warehouse: - Receive, unload, and inspect incoming beds and mattress shipments/deliveries. - Organise and maintain warehouse inventory, ensuring accurate stock levels. - Assist with assembling bed frames and other bedroom furniture for customer pickup or delivery. - Load and secure furniture for customer pickups or deliveries (may require some physical exertion). - Maintain a clean, safe, and organised warehouse environment. • Location is store based in Isleworth, TW7 - must be a resident in TW7
• National Minimum wage salary
