Job Description
*Please provide a contact telephone number and email address together with an up-to-date comprehensive CV*
We are a national family-owned carpet retailer selling online and through 20 stores, employing nearly 300 people. Join our team!
Wilsons Carpets are looking for a Sales Consultant at Reading, City Centre, 14 Richfield Ave, Reading RG1 8EQ.
Package
Salary : Average Salesperson earnings including bonus and commission £27-£32k+
£22k-£23k starting salary depending on experience, plus bonus and commission
No earning cap on commission
Contract : Full Time, Permanent
Hours : 40 hours per week – Any 5 days out of 7 (Monday to Sunday - rota set by the company)
Benefits
· Private medical insurance and cashback plans after 3 months
· 28 days annual holiday (inclusive of UK bank holidays)
· Company Contributory Pension Scheme (after 3 months)
· Generous staff and family discounts on carpets, beds & furniture
Key responsibilities
· Assist and advise customers with making purchases from a wide variety of quality floor coverings including carpets, rugs, laminate flooring, artificial grass, beds, and furniture
· Issuing quotes to customers
· Processing customer sales
· Ensuring all products and materials are ordered and in stock
· Adhering to company store sales, cash handling and banking procedures
· Ensure that the appearance of the store is kept clean and tidy in line with the company standards
· Any other duties as directed by line management
Competencies/Key Skills Required
· An excellent proven track record in face to face sales (flooring sales would be an advantage, one year minimum).
· Excellent customer service skills
· Able to work off their own initiative
· Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
· Organisational skills including a high level of attention to detail
· The ability to assess and help customers efficiently and knowledgeably
· Health & Safety Conscious
· Computer literate
Wilsons Furnishers Group
Wilsons Furnishers have traded for 54 years, selling all types of flooring products, artificial grass, furniture, and beds nationally through a number of online ecommerce platforms and also a network of 30 locations.
The job advert is an outline summary of the key responsibilities and accountabilities involved in the job role. This is not an exhaustive list, and a full job description will be provided and discussed should the prospective candidate proceed to an interview.
We are an equal opportunities employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Please ensure you have the Right To Work in the UK before applying.
For more information www.wilsonscarpets.com
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Face to Face Sales: 1 year (required)
- Flooring Sales: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 14/04/2023
Reference ID: ATR 2023 - LL