Showroom Manager - Hartenbos

Status Staffing • Western Cape, ZA

8 days ago

Job description

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EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent

SECTOR : Sales

BASIC SALARY : R18 000 – R22 000 + Commission

START DATE : A.S.A.P

3–5+ years’ experience in showroom management or senior retail sales within the furniture, home décor, or interior design industry.
Established and verifiable relationships with interior decorators, architects, and trade procurement clients.
Strong understanding of furniture manufacturing, upholstery, timber, fabrics, and the performance of indoor and outdoor materials.
Proficiency in inventory and POS software (e.g., OMNI, SAP, or similar retail ERP systems), as well as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with a sophisticated and consultative approach to sales.
Fluency in both English and Afrikaans.
A valid South African driver’s license and reliable personal transport.

Drive showroom sales performance to meet and exceed monthly and annual revenue targets.
Actively cultivate and manage relationships with local interior decorators, designers, architects, and property developers to grow the trade pipeline.
Host private trade consultations, showroom walk-throughs, and exclusive networking events for trade partners.
Guide retail customers through personalized design consultations, product specifications, customization options, and material selections.

Maintain impeccable visual merchandising, showroom layout standards, and floor displays in line with brand guidelines.
Oversee daily showroom operations, ensuring a welcoming and premium hospitality experience for all visitors.
Manage end-to-end sales processing, customer quotations, orders, and payment reconciliations through the ERP/POS system.
Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure seamless delivery and installation timelines for trade and retail clients.

Lead, mentor, and motivate showroom sales staff to deliver exceptional customer service.
Set individual sales targets, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and conduct regular performance reviews.
Provide ongoing product knowledge training, objection-handling techniques, and trade sales strategies to the sales team.

Perform stock audits, monitor inventory levels, and manage showroom display floor stock.
Provide weekly and monthly reports on sales performance, foot traffic, conversion rates, and trade account activity to senior management.

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