Assistant Showroom Manager
CV-LibraryWest Thurrock, Borough of ThurrockpermanentPosted: 6 October 2026
Apply NowWe are looking for an experienced Assistant Showroom Manager to join a premium furniture retail business at its Lakeside showroom.
This is a sales-focused leadership role for someone who enjoys being on the showroom floor, building strong customer relationships, driving sales and helping a team achieve ambitious targets.
The Role
Working alongside the Showroom Manager, you will:
* Drive showroom and individual sales performance against targets.
* Deliver a premium, consultative customer experience from initial enquiry through to sale.
* Build strong relationships with customers and understand their needs to recommend appropriate products.
* Manage customer enquiries, quotations and orders through to completion.
* Coach and motivate the showroom team to maximise sales performance.
* Lead by example and support a positive, high-performing team culture.
* Assist with the day-to-day running and presentation of the showroom.
* Handle customer issues and complaints professionally.
* Support the Showroom Manager and take responsibility for key management duties in their absence.
* Ensure showroom procedures, product information and operational standards are maintained.
About You
We're looking for someone with:
* Strong experience in premium or luxury retail.
* Premium furniture retail experience is highly desirable.
* A proven sales and target-driven background.
* Previous leadership, supervisory or team management experience.
* Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
* A natural ability to coach, motivate and lead by example.
* Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail.
* The resilience and initiative to work at pace and manage competing priorities.
* Good computer skills and professional presentation.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to combine hands-on premium sales with showroom leadership, working closely with the Showroom Manager and playing a key role in the commercial performance of the showroom
This is a sales-focused leadership role for someone who enjoys being on the showroom floor, building strong customer relationships, driving sales and helping a team achieve ambitious targets.
The Role
Working alongside the Showroom Manager, you will:
* Drive showroom and individual sales performance against targets.
* Deliver a premium, consultative customer experience from initial enquiry through to sale.
* Build strong relationships with customers and understand their needs to recommend appropriate products.
* Manage customer enquiries, quotations and orders through to completion.
* Coach and motivate the showroom team to maximise sales performance.
* Lead by example and support a positive, high-performing team culture.
* Assist with the day-to-day running and presentation of the showroom.
* Handle customer issues and complaints professionally.
* Support the Showroom Manager and take responsibility for key management duties in their absence.
* Ensure showroom procedures, product information and operational standards are maintained.
About You
We're looking for someone with:
* Strong experience in premium or luxury retail.
* Premium furniture retail experience is highly desirable.
* A proven sales and target-driven background.
* Previous leadership, supervisory or team management experience.
* Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
* A natural ability to coach, motivate and lead by example.
* Strong communication, organisation and attention to detail.
* The resilience and initiative to work at pace and manage competing priorities.
* Good computer skills and professional presentation.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to combine hands-on premium sales with showroom leadership, working closely with the Showroom Manager and playing a key role in the commercial performance of the showroom