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Sales Consultant

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Location Base
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP β‰ˆ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

WHO ARE SOFA BRANDS INTERNATIONAL?

Sofa Brands International is a market leader, with a turnover of close to Β£100m, and home to five unique sofa brands: Duresta, Parker Knoll, G Plan, Collins & Hayes, The Lounge Co.

Our range of contemporary and classic styles reflect the individual needs and lifestyles of our customers and can be found in 600 retail outlets across the UK. Sofa Brands International has a collective heritage of over 500 years experience in the industry. With a wealth of design, manufacturing, sales, and marketing talent, we are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to British-made, handcrafted furniture.

At the heart of the group lies great British design and craftsmanship. Every piece of furniture from SBIs six brands is made by hand in purpose-built factories in Nottinghamshire and Wiltshire. The group excels in combining the best of traditional furniture making methods with cutting-edge techniques.

At Sofa Brands International, we work hard to offer the best in the industry and were the largest manufacturer of quality sofas in UK. Our employees are the lifeblood of SBI; the group currently employs 1,100 people.

JOB OVERVIEW

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, retailer to champion our Parker Knoll and Duresta products. You will maximise sales through a high level of customer service and have a natural ability in selling. In return you will be offered a competitive salary as well as working for a reputable retailer and being a part of a great team.

THE ROLE

  • Deliver outstanding customer service that exceeds expectations.
  • Have an understanding approach to make customers feel relaxed and reassured.
  • Have excellent knowledge of product ranges.
  • Remain current with promotional events and sales.
  • Develop product knowledge by reading current marketing literature and attending training classes.
  • Assisting in the display of merchandise and organising the shop floor and stock areas.
  • Comply with all Health and Safety and security requirements set out by the company.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • You will need to be an experienced Sales and Customer Service professional who is able to quickly build a rapport with customers and other members of staff.
  • Open and honest character who is outgoing, friendly, and warm- approachable person with the ability to communicate effectively.
  • Professional attitude with sincerity and enthusiasm reflecting the brands commitment to customers.
  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and driven.
  • Previous experience in furniture sales preferred.

OTHER DETAILS

  • Reporting to Floor Manager.
  • On site role.


DIVERSITY

At Sofa Brands International, we dont just accept difference we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our people, our customers, and our wider community that we live in.

Sofa Brands International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will never discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, marital status or civil partnership/union status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable country or local laws.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

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Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

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Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales Consultant roles across Sofa Brands International's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

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2. Behavioral & Leadership

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3. Compensation Alignment

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