Showroom Manager

• Lighting
• Kitchens

About The Job LIGHTING & BATHROOM SHOWROOM MANAGER

Location:

Luton

Working Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm + Saturdays 10:00am-3:00pm

Total

Hours:

40 hours per week

Salary:

Up to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience

Employment Type:

Full-time

We are a growing UK brand specializing in smart living, LED lighting, electrical products, bathroom products and innovative home solutions.

BRITWALL is our growing home décor and building products brand, offering wall panels, shower panels, acoustic panels, decorative cladding and other interior and exterior products.

We have a dedicated showroom in Luton showcasing our range of lighting, bathrooms, smart products, wall panels and building products

We are looking for a commercially minded Showroom Manager who can turn the showroom into a strong source of new trade business.

The Role

This Is Much More Than a Showroom Administration Position.

You will be responsible for generating trade business from the showroom building relationships with local builders, shopfitters, electricians, bathroom installers, bathroom showroom managers, interior designers, developers and other trade customers.

You will proactively bring potential customers into the showroom, demonstrate our products, help them select products for their projects and encourage them to open trade accounts.

You will also be responsible for ensuring that the showroom is professionally presented, commercially productive and profitable.

Key Responsibilities Trade Sales & Business Development

• Identify and develop relationships with local builders, contractors, shopfitters, electricians, bathroom installers and interior professionals.
• Contact local businesses and arrange showroom visits.
• Invite prospective customers to visit the showroom and demonstrate our products.
• Build a database of local trade customers and prospects.
• Encourage visitors to open trade accounts.
• Follow up showroom visits and enquiries to convert opportunities into sales.
• Develop repeat business from existing trade customers.
• Identify project opportunities and follow them through from enquiry to order.
• Promote new products, special offers and trade promotions.
• Communicate with customers through email and Whats App where appropriate.
• Regularly send new product launches, promotions and relevant product information to your customer base.
• Work closely with the internal sales and marketing teams to generate additional opportunities.

Showroom Management

• Ensure the showroom is clean, organized and professionally presented at all times.
• Keep product displays, samples, brochures and POS materials up to date.
• Ensure products are correctly displayed and priced where appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to improve the showroom experience and increase sales.
• Arrange and coordinate customer visits and product demonstrations.
• Ensure customer enquiries are followed up promptly.

Commercial Responsibility

• Take responsibility for the commercial performance and profitability of the showroom.
• Work towards agreed sales and customer acquisition targets.
• Monitor showroom-generated enquiries, accounts and sales.
• Identify ways to increase showroom footfall and conversion.
• Develop relationships with local trade networks and businesses.
• Provide regular feedback to management on customer requirements, competitor activity and market opportunities.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone with a strong sales personality and excellent interpersonal skills.

Experience in one or more of the following industries would be highly advantageous:

• Lighting
• Electrical wholesale
• Bathrooms
• Kitchens
• Building materials
• Interior design
• Home improvement
• Construction
• Building supplies
• Showroom sales
• Trade counter sales

You Could Currently Be Working As

• Showroom Manager
• Bathroom Sales Manager
• Lighting…