George Smith is a high-end handmade furniture and fabrics company. All of our furniture is manufactured at our factory in Newcastle. Our range of furniture includes sofas, chairs, stools and chaises in addition to which we offer a full bespoke service. Our client base comprises of both trade and retail customers.

We are looking for someone to work alongside a member of the full-time sales team in our London showroom on Saturdays. Although this role is predominantly for a Saturday position, there may also be the opportunity for some part-time hours during the week.

The role:

looking after customer enquiries. This will mainly involve dealing with people face to face in the showroom and also via telephone, fax and e-mail
taking orders and processing sales, ensuring that the client will be looked after by a member of the full-time sales team during the week
assisting in the running of open orders. This will involve such things as taking messages, processing balance payments, helping clients with fabric selection, ordering samples
some administration including filing of completed orders, the organisation and maintaining of paperwork in connection to such things as cuttings, samples and quotes
helping to perform some of the day-to-day duties necessary for the smooth and efficient running of the showroom. E.g. watering flowers and plants, tidying fabric samples and books and regular maintenance of showroom display items

The candidate:

We are looking for a presentable and reliable person, ideally with an interest in the interiors or design industry. They should have some experience of working in a showroom and/or sales environment. Prior experience in this industry and interest in the interiors or design industry is not essential, although may be beneficial.

This person will have good communication skills and be proficient in Excel and Word.

Good attention to detail is important, as well as a personal drive to ensure that the client is always satisfied with the order.

The showroom is open on Saturdays from 10am to 5pm outside of the sales, and from 9.30 am to 5.30pm during the sales, which take place in January, June and October.

The showroom is open 9.30 am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

Location: 587-589 Kings Road, SW6 2EH
Salary: dependent on experience

Application deadline: September 14, 2015

How to apply

Please send a CV and covering letter or e-mail to Victoria Paris

E-mail: victoria@georgesmith.co.uk

Address:

Victoria Paris
George Smith
587-589 Kings Road
London SW6 2EH
www.georgesmith.co.uk