Job Description

Showroom & Sales Assistant - Part Time (Basingstoke)

Days:

2 Weekdays & Saturday

Location:

Hampshire Blinds and Shutters - our brand new Basingstoke Showroom

Are you a natural people person with a knack for sales and a love for interiors? Do you enjoy helping customers find the perfect solution and making things run smoothly behind the scenes too? If so, we'd love to meet you!

We're looking for a friendly, confident, and organised

Showroom & Sales Assistant

to join our team part-time in our exciting new showroom. This is a varied role that mixes customer-facing showroom appointments with Zoom consultations, essential office support, and even helping with hands-on product packaging. Perfect for someone who thrives on variety and loves making a difference.

What You'll Be Doing

Customer Appointments - Showroom & Zoom:

Hosting customers in our brand new showroomor guiding them through options on Zoom. Listening carefully to their needs and offering genuinely helpful product advice. Building quotes and creating a smooth, enjoyable buying experience--whether face-to-face or on screen. Creating a warm and supportive environment where customers feel confident in their decisions. Turning great advice and great service into great sales.

In the Office:

Answering phones and responding to emails - anything from giving rough quotes to booking consultations and fit dates. Keeping customers in the loop with updates on their orders (we're big on good communication). Ordering products accurately and efficiently. Helping keep everything running smoothly when things get busy - we're a small team, so pitching in matters.

Supporting Manufacturing & Packaging:

Assisting Ellie with producing and packaging our custom coasters. Getting involved with hands-on tasks when needed--perfect if you enjoy variety and a creative touch.
We're Looking for Someone Who:

Loves to sell the right product for the right reason. Is confident chatting with customers in person, on Zoom, over the phone and by email. Can build trust, rapport, and a great customer experience. Is naturally organised and reliable - you'll be juggling appointments, quotes, and emails. Is happy to lend a hand wherever it's needed - whether that's in the showroom, the office, or packaging. Has a keen eye for detail (because no one wants to order the wrong size blind!). Bonus points if you've worked in a sales-focused role where building relationships and guiding customers through a considered purchase was key (think consultative sales, not scanning barcodes).
Perks of the Job:

Be part of the excitement in our brand new Basingstoke showroom*.
A supportive, family-run business with a friendly team. A mix of in-person and Zoom appointments keeps things interesting. A chance to grow your skills in both sales and operations. Staff discount on beautiful made-to-measure blinds and shutters (your windows will thank you!).
Ready to join a growing local business where your work truly makes an impact?
Send us your CV and a short message about why this role caught your eye - we can't wait to hear from you!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-12.50 per hour

Benefits:

Company car Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Application question(s):

This job involves working every Saturday. Will you be able to commit to this?
Experience:

Sales: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person