Job Description

We are looking to recruit dynamic, enthusiastic and service focused Salespersons for our Kingston Store. If you are commercially minded and results driven, we would love to hear from you. With a salary between 27K - 30K (depending on location) and uncapped earning potential amongst other great benefits, read on to find out more.

Barker and Stonehouse are a stylish, familyowned business at the cutting edge of furniture retailing in the UK for over 75 years. We look for Salespersons who are as exciting and distinctive as our furniture. Confident people who can build relationships quickly and share their unlimited enthusiasm for finding solutions and making customers happy. People who understand and respect our history but have an eye for the future.

What we offer :

As well as working for an industry leading retailer, we offer some fantastic benefits including :

Basic salary between 27K - 30K (depending on location)

Uncapped earning potential, earning commission on every furniture sale

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) and a further service day after 5 years' service

Great training and development opportunities

Staff Discount

Company Pension Scheme

Perkbox Benefit Platform

Employee Assistance Programme

This role requires you to :

Inspire our customers with an in-depth knowledge of our products and their features and benefits

Create a smooth sales process for our customers, including negotiating prices, processing orders, agreeing delivery arrangements

Proactively keep up to date with innovation and trends in the industry

Aim to exceed individual targets and KPI's

Support the store operationally, checking stock levels, getting "hands on" with furniture deliveries and customer collects

Ensure the store standards are maintained to a high level

We are looking for someone who has :

Experience in a retail sales environment, with exposure to furniture retail being advantageous

A passion for providing an excellent level of services always making the customer a priority

A self-motivated approach with the ability to work well as part of a team

Confidence with computers, systems and figures

Effective and adaptable communication skills. Dealing with customers, suppliers and colleagues face to face, over the phone and via email

Strong problem-solving abilities thinking on the spot to overcome obstacles

A flexible approach regarding work and working hours which may include weekends and bank holiday working

Good organisational skills and an ability to move between tasks

If you think you are the right fit for this role, please email your CV to Lu Patricio, Store Manager, on lpatricio@barkerandstonehouse.co.uk

Due to high volumes we are unable to acknowledge every application and, therefore, only successful candidates will be contacted the discuss the role and their experience further. Successful candidates will be contacted within 6 weeks of the closing date.

Closing Date : 2 September 2025

Barker and Stonehouse is an equal opportunities employer and complies with all GDPR policies.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,280.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Life insurance Store discount
Application question(s):

Can you work weekends and bank holidays ? (please note this is a 5 day working out of 7 day role)
Experience:

Retail sales: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person