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Porta Romana is hiring a showroom sales advisor to join its team in London.

Porta Romana is a British brand based in Farnham, Surrey, synonymous with luxury lighting and furniture destined for the world’s most beautiful interiors.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a showroom sales advisor with a keen interest in interior design to join our London sales team in the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour.

What you’ll do:

• develop and maintain relationships with showroom trade and retail clients to maximise sales opportunities, in person and over the phone/via email
• actively pursue retail enquiries arising from showroom visits to achieve showroom retail sales targets
• maintain exceptional product knowledge at all times providing clients with accurate detailed information
• use salesforce CRM system to log visits and enquiries, raise quotes and resolve customer issues should they arise
• ensure that the showroom and stockroom maintains the highest standards of presentation, this responsibility includes regular stock takes and product inspections
• represent PR during key events throughout the year such as Focus and LDW
• order and maintain stocks of all marketing materials and accessories for the showroom
• work with the brand ambassadors to organise trade and retail events in the showroom
• act as an important link with the brand ambassadors and UK agents, engaging with new and existing trade clients, making introductions/referrals to the appropriate team member
• coordinate with head office team to effectively manage press loans, customer enquiries, customer service issues
• where required, assist with sales support and brand ambassador activities, particularly during busy periods

Skills and experience:

• exceptional communication, presentation and organisational skills
• superb communication skills with a confident and friendly telephone manner
• a professional and enthusiastic personality
• a desire to achieve the highest standards at all times
• experience of salesforce is an advantage but not essential

www.portaromana.com

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