📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-Status Staffing is actively recruiting for a Showroom Manager - Hartenbos position in Eastern Cape. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: 3 - 5 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent• Industry Focus: Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development• Location Preference: in Eastern Cape
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-Sales and marketing roles like Showroom Manager - Hartenbos are key revenue drivers. This position offers direct impact on business growth and market expansion.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-This role in Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this Showroom Manager - Hartenbos position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the 3 - 5 years requirement• Educational qualifications in line with Others• Specific achievements in the Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development field• Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
Position: Showroom Manager - Hartenbos Company: Status Staffing
Salary: Competitive Market Rate Position Type: Full-Time Sector: Retail Reference Number: PC002164/AC
Application Instructions Employer: Status Staffing
Position Overview Our client, a prominent retail company, is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Showroom Manager to join their team in Hartenbos, Mossel Bay. This is an outstanding opportunity for a sales professional with a robust background in the furniture or interior retail sector, an extensive network of trade contacts, and a passion for providing an exceptional showroom experience. The successful candidate will possess a proven track record in driving sales, managing showroom operations, and cultivating strong client relationships.
Requirements - Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in showroom management or senior-level retail sales within the furniture, home décor, or interior design industry - Established and verifiable relationships with interior decorators, architects, and trade procurement clients - Comprehensive understanding of furniture manufacturing, upholstery, timber, fabrics, and indoor/outdoor material performance - Proficiency in inventory and point-of-sale software (e.g., OMNI, SAP, or similar retail ERP systems), as well as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace - Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with a consultative and sophisticated sales approach - Fluency in English and Afrikaans - Valid South African driver's license and reliable personal transportation
Responsibilities Sales & Business Development (Retail & Trade): - Drive showroom sales performance to meet and surpass monthly and annual revenue targets - Cultivate and maintain relationships with local interior decorators, designers, architects, and property developers to expand the trade pipeline - Organize private trade consultations, showroom tours, and exclusive networking events for trade partners - Guide retail customers through personalized design consultations, product specifications, customization options, and material selections
Showroom Management & Operations: - Maintain impeccable visual merchandising, showroom layout standards, and floor displays according to brand guidelines - Oversee daily showroom operations, ensuring a warm and premium hospitality experience for all visitors - Manage end-to-end sales processing, customer quotations, orders, and payment reconciliations through the ERP/POS system - Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure timely delivery and installation of trade and retail client orders
Team Leadership & Coaching: - Lead, mentor, and motivate showroom sales staff to deliver outstanding customer service - Set individual sales targets, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and conduct regular performance reviews - Provide ongoing product knowledge training, objection-handling techniques, and trade sales strategies to the sales team
Reporting & Inventory Control: - Conduct stock audits, monitor inventory levels, and manage showroom display floor stock - Produce weekly and monthly reports on sales performance, foot traffic, conversion rates, and trade account activity for senior management
Working Hours Retail hours
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