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Bensons for Beds

Jul 2, 2024

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  • Job
    Part-time
    Junior Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
  • £11.9K
  • Oxford

Requirements

  • We are looking for Sales Consultants with pride, passion and a positive ‘can do’ attitude, devoted to delivering impeccable customer service with professionalism, ensuring our customers have an outstanding store experience. Driven to achieve your sales targets. You will enjoy engaging with customers and can adapt your approach as appropriate to build rapport and establish their needs.
  • Ideally you will have worked in a customer facing role previously and have confident communication skills, being able to spot sales opportunities and be resilient and resourceful when you need to be, daring to try new things to help your store succeed

Responsibilities

  • Using your natural ability to build rapport with our customers to advise them on Sleep wellness ™.
  • Using our unique sleepPRO™ technology to ensure they choose the right mattress for them, giving them a perfect night’s sleep every night.
  • Taking customers through the sales process and completing the required order paperwork and credit agreements (full training provided).
  • Working closely with your store colleagues to ensure we offer every customer an outstanding in-store experience, we will give you extensive product training, and ongoing coaching and support throughout your time with us, giving you every opportunity to succeed, progress and build your perfect career!
  • It should be noted that due to the nature of our products, the role will involve you and your colleagues moving product around in store and some cleaning tasks will be necessary to ensure the store and our products are in the best possible condition for our customers.
  • Our busiest times tend to be when our customers are free to come in and visit the store, which includes evenings, weekends and bank holiday weekends. You would be expected to cover some of these as part of your working week but, we understand the importance of a good work life balance so would not be expected to work all of them.

FAQs

What is the salary for the Sales Assistant position?

The base salary for the Sales Assistant position is £11,897 per annum, with the potential to earn up to £18,000 with on-target earnings.

What are the working hours for this role?

This is a part-time role that requires 20 hours of work per week. The busiest times may include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, and you would be expected to cover some of these as part of your schedule.

What does the role of a Sales Assistant involve?

As a Sales Assistant, you will be responsible for building rapport with customers, advising them on sleep wellness, using sleepPRO™ technology to help them choose the right mattress, and guiding them through the sales process, including completing necessary paperwork.

Is prior retail experience necessary for this role?

While prior experience in a customer-facing role is preferred, it is not explicitly required. We are looking for candidates with a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a passion for customer service.

Will I receive training for this position?

Yes, you will receive extensive product training, as well as ongoing coaching and support throughout your time with us to ensure your success in the role.

What benefits are offered to Sales Assistants?

Benefits include a base salary with uncapped commission, monthly store bonus potential, employee discount scheme, Medicash for health and wellbeing services, a pension scheme, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, learning and development programs, career progression opportunities, and access to support services through Retail Trust.

What kind of sales targets will I need to meet?

You will have individual sales targets that you need to achieve, but there is no upper limit to your potential earnings if you exceed those targets.

Are there opportunities for career progression in this role?

Yes, there are career progression opportunities available, including access to internal openings to build your career within Bensons for Beds.

What should I expect regarding the physical demands of the job?

The role will involve moving products around the store and performing cleaning tasks to maintain the store's condition, so you should be prepared for some physical activity.

How does the commission structure work?

Once you achieve your minimum sales target, you will earn uncapped individual commission paid monthly on top of your base salary, which means you can increase your earnings significantly based on your performance.

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Bensons for Beds

We're on a mission to become a market-leading bed retailer with a strong omnichannel presence.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1950
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Bensons for Beds specialises in selling a wide range of beds, mattresses, and bedroom furniture across the UK. Their ultimate mission is to provide customers with quality sleep solutions tailored to individual needs, aiming to improve overall well-being through better sleep. The company's purpose is to offer a diverse selection of comfortable and affordable bedding products while delivering excellent customer service, ensuring every customer finds the perfect sleep solution for their lifestyle and preferences.