📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW
Status Staffing is actively recruiting for a Showroom Manager - Paarl position in Cape Winelands. 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 Cape Winelands
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
Sales and marketing roles like Showroom Manager - Paarl 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 - Paarl 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.
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Job Title: Showroom Manager - Paarl Company: Status Staffing
Position Overview: The leading furniture and interior design company in South Africa seeks a highly motivated Showroom Manager for their esteemed Paarl location. This permanent position offers an attractive salary package of R18,000.00 to R22,000.00 plus commission, commencing immediately. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in showroom management or senior retail sales within the furniture, home décor, or interior design sectors.
Key Responsibilities: 1. Sales & Business Development (Retail & Trade): - Drive showroom sales performance to meet and exceed monthly and annual revenue targets. - Cultivate and manage relationships with local interior decorators, designers, architects, and property developers to expand the trade pipeline. - Host private trade consultations, showroom walkthroughs, 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, layout standards, and floor displays aligned with brand guidelines. - Oversee daily floor operations, ensuring a welcoming, luxury 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 seamless delivery and installation timelines for trade and retail clients.
- Team Leadership & Coaching: - Lead, mentor, and motivate showroom sales staff to deliver exceptional 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: - Perform stock audits, monitor inventory levels, and manage showroom display floor stock. - Provide weekly and monthly reports on sales performance, foot traffic, conversion rates, and trade account activity to executive leadership.
Essential Qualifications: - 3-5+ years of experience in showroom management or senior retail sales within the furniture, home décor, or interior design industry. - Established and verifiable connections with interior decorators, architects, and trade procurement clients in the Winelands/Cape Town region. - Strong understanding of furniture manufacturing, upholstery, timbers, fabrics, and the performance of indoor and outdoor materials. - Proficiency in inventory/POS software (e.g. OMNI, SAP, or similar retail ERP systems), as well as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. - Outstanding interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with a consultative sales approach. - Fluency in English and Afrikaans is required to cater to the local Paarl customer base. - Valid South African Driver’s License and reliable transport. - Proven ability to meet showroom sales targets across both retail and trade channels. - Demonstrated ability to grow the trade customer base, including successful registration and onboarding of new trade accounts. - Ability to maintain showroom visual standards and floor presentation with a focus on operational excellence and zero audit discrepancies. - Commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience, including effective post-purchase support and timely resolution of customer issues.
Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to apply through our website at www.statusstaffing.com. Please ensure a recent professional photo is included with your application. Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful, as we will retain your credentials for future similar roles.
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