Design Sales Consultant- Retail & Trade
# Design Sales Consultant- Retail & Trade **OPA Living** · Harrogate HG2 · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: 5 дней назад* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire Salary: £26,000 basic | £40,000–£60,000+ OTE including uncapped commission Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About OPA Living OPA Living is a growing British furniture brand specialising in premium sofas, beds, modular collections and home interiors designed for modern living. With a strong focus on British manufacturing, craftsmanship and elevated design, we create statement furniture that combines exceptional comfort, quality and timeless style. As part of our continued expansion, we are opening our Harrogate showroom, bringing the OPA Living experience to one of Yorkshire's leading interiors and lifestyle destinations. We are now looking for an ambitious Design Sales Consultant – Retail & Trade to become part of the Harrogate team. The Role This is more than a traditional retail sales role. We are looking for someone who combines a genuine passion for interiors and design with the commercial drive to build relationships, close high-value sales and develop a strong portfolio of clients. You will work with both residential and trade customers, including homeowners, interior designers, property developers and other design professionals. From the first showroom conversation through to fabric selection, configuration, quotation and order placement, you will provide a highly personalised and consultative experience. Alongside showroom sales, you will be responsible for developing your own network of trade clients across Harrogate and the wider Yorkshire region, creating relationships that generate long-term and repeat business. Key Responsibilities Deliver an exceptional, premium showroom experience for every customer Provide expert advice on sofas, beds, modular configurations, fabrics, dimensions and styling Conduct in-showroom and virtual design consultations Understand customers' spaces, requirements and budgets to recommend the right products and configurations Manage enquiries from initial consultation through quotation, follow-up and order placement Proactively follow up showroom visitors, leads and outstanding quotations to maximise conversion Achieve and exceed individual retail and trade sales targets Build and manage your own portfolio of trade clients Proactively identify and approach interior designers, developers, architects and property professionals Introduce prospective professional clients to the OPA Living Trade Programme Develop new trade accounts into long-term, repeat customers Maintain accurate records of leads, customers and follow-ups through our CRM Support showroom merchandising and maintain exceptional visual and presentation standards Develop comprehensive knowledge of OPA Living's products, fabrics, configurations and bespoke options Work closely with our customer service, manufacturing and operations teams to ensure a seamless customer journey Represent OPA Living professionally and uphold the standards expected of a premium interiors brand What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who is confident, personable, commercially driven and design-conscious. You should be comfortable working with high-value purchases and understand that premium furniture sales require a consultative approach rather than simply selling a product. Requirements Proven experience within furniture, interiors, luxury retail, showroom sales or another premium consultative sales environment Strong sales ability with a track record of converting enquiries into orders Excellent customer service and consultative selling skills Confident working with both residential and professional clients Commercially minded and motivated by achieving and exceeding targets Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Genuine passion for furniture, interiors and design Organised and able to manage multiple customers, quotations and follow-ups simultaneously Confident using CRM systems and digital sales platforms Proactive approach to generating opportunities rather than relying solely on showroom footfall Flexible to work weekends and during peak retail trading periods Desirable Experience Experience in any of the following would be particularly beneficial: Premium or luxury furniture retail Interior design or spatial planning Upholstery, fabrics and furniture construction Trade account management or business development Existing relationships with interior designers, developers or property professionals across Harrogate, Leeds or the wider Yorkshire region Salary & Commission £26,000 basic salary with realistic OTE of £40,000–£60,000+ including commission. Our commission structure is designed to reward strong individual performance, with the opportunity to earn commission across both retail and trade sales. Commission is uncapped, meaning high-performing consultants have the opportunity to exceed the advertised OTE. What We Offer £26,000 basic salary £40,000–£60,000+ realistic OTE Uncapped commission Opportunity to earn across both retail and trade sales Comprehensive product and sales training Staff discounts across OPA Living collections Exposure to residential interior projects and trade partnerships Opportunity to develop and take ownership of your own client portfolio Career progression as the OPA Living showroom network expands A premium Harrogate showroom working environment The opportunity to join an ambitious British furniture brand during an exciting period of growth The Ideal Candidate You are personable, polished, design-conscious and commercially ambitious. You enjoy meeting people, understanding their homes and helping them make considered decisions about furniture and interiors. You are equally comfortable advising a homeowner on their perfect sofa as you are building a long-term relationship with an interior designer or property developer. You understand the importance of following up, building relationships and creating repeat business. You're motivated by achieving strong sales results and want a commission structure that rewards your performance. Most importantly, you'll take pride in representing OPA Living and helping establish our Harrogate showroom as a destination for premium furniture and interiors in Yorkshire. If you have a passion for interiors, a strong sales mindset and want to build your career with a growing British furniture brand, we'd love to hear from you. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Pay: £26,000.00-£60,000.00 per year Benefits: Company events Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Store discount Ability to commute/relocate: Harrogate HG2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: furniture, interiors, or luxury retail sales: 2 years (required) Furniture trade sales: 1 year (required) Work Location: In person
Наблюдалась 2026-09-15, впервые 2026-09-09, источник — Indeed.