Sales Assistant

Executive Mandate Specification

Futon Company is a well-known high street brand that specialises in innovative, space saving furniture, inspiring textiles and appealing accessories. Almost everything we sell is designed in house or by designers we know, and all our futon mattresses are made by hand in our London workshop. As experts in small space living, we have 22 stores across the UK, as well as a robust online business.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our BRAND NEW STORE in Solihull.

Role:

We are looking for an exceptional Sales Assistant to provide excellent customer service. The right candidate will be outstanding at selling, working under pressure, building flat pack furniture and be competent with technology.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure customer service is always of the highest standards
• Handle all stock effectively and ensure back of house standards are maintained
• Support the Manager and team in achieving company sales targets and operational goals
• Be available to work a varied schedule, based on the needs of our retail business
• Maintain store visual standards

Requirements, skills and experience:

• Relevant transferable experience
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Must be well presented
• Excellent communication skills
• Natural sales skills

Benefits:

In return for your dedication and commitment, you will receive a competitive salary and great benefits.

• Commission
• Excellent staff discount (after qualifying period)
• Pension
• 28 days holiday per year (inclusive of Bank holidays), rising to 33 days after 5 years service

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £20,500.00-£23,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• RINGWOOD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Sales Assistant - Solihull
Expected start date: 10/04/2023

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship