Stoke Fenton

Full-Time

Basic + commission with OTE: £27,000 - £28,000

Opportunity for a hands-on manager to grow their career

United Carpets and Beds is one of the UK's largest franchised flooring and bed retailers.

Family owned and run, United Carpets and Beds has the values that have created a reputation for bringing value for money flooring to everyone.

Currently, with 55 stores operating across the UK with new stores opening all the time, the company has grown in strength over its 30-year history, offering exceptional customer service and products at great value prices.

We’re looking for an Assistant Sales Manager to be part of the growth plans at our Stoke Fenton Store.

Working with your store manager you will use inspirational leadership skills to drive your team to deliver exceptional customer service, whilst delivering business growth to your store along with a hands-on management approach.

You will also be required to maximise sales by consistently delivering excellent store standards.

This role requires a flexible approach, as you will be required to work weekends and some late nights.

Benefits

You’ll join a team that is truly invested in their store and business and want to deliver great service and product.

Together they have access to the very best product and prices in the industry, always on-trend and manufactured to the highest standard.

● Competitive salary and pension scheme

● Attractive commission scheme

● The chance to develop a career in a well-established company.

● To showcase your knowledge and skill set.

● You’ll discover a rewarding team environment.

● 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.

● 40 working hours across a 7-day rota.

About you

● Ability to deputise for the store manager in their absence

● Able to deliver great service, with a positive can-do attitude

● Prepared to work hard, support and develop your team.

● A great communicator that demonstrates leadership skills with strong organisational skills.

● Have hands on sales experience (in flooring, furniture, bed, kitchen or bathrooms would be a bonus)

● You thrive on smashing targets and enjoy the rewards this brings!

● You’ll be a stickler for detail.

Responsibilities

● In this role you will be a key member of the store management team and will report to the Store Manager

● Ensure retail teams work together, are fully competent in their roles, are regularly assessed, and monitor performances.

● Contribute to the store’s KPI’s and exceed sales targets

● You will lead by example and inspire our retail colleagues to maximise sales and deliver excellent customer service.

● Assist the store manager with planning and optimising staffing levels, factoring in days off and holidays.

● Ensure premises are maintained to a good standard and all defects are reported.

● Maintain sufficient and accurate stock levels and records, and check all the ticket, point of sale and instore graphics are displayed correctly and the store is clean, tidy and presentable.

We actively support and encourage our assistant sales managers to progress through the business.

For any advice or support, email [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £27,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

Additional pay:
• Commission pay.

Benefits:
• Company pension.

• Employee discount.

• On-site parking.

Schedule:
• Day shift.

• Weekend availability.

Application question(s):
• Do you have any flooring and beds sales experience?.

Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (preferred).

Work Location: In person