Interior Sales Advisor

ABOUT OKA Founded over 20 years ago by three entrepreneurial women with a passion for beautiful, practical and comfortable homes, OKA is more than a furniture and homeware retailer: it is a love affair with living well. We inspire people to confidently create a home that reflects their personality, a space where nothing should be too precious or perfect to be enjoyed with family and friends.

British-born, today we have 14 stores across the UK – an established Interior Design and Trade business, a mail-order service and a thriving website. We are currently looking to recruit a part-time Interior Sales Advisor (24 hours per week) to support our Retail Team, based at in OKA Newcastle. OKA Newcastle is located on Fenwick's renowned furniture floor, the OKA space showcases a considered edit of furniture, homeware, textiles and lighting, designed to help create homes full of character, comfort and individuality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provision of exceptional customer service to OKA customers Providing advice and guidance on products to customers in person and via phone Generating and maximising revenue to meet sales targets Efficient and accurate execution of EPOS transactions, processing of payments and associated transactional paperwork and processes Identifying sales opportunities Promoting the OKA In-Store Design Advisors and Interior Design Service (IDS) Being a proactive member of the sales floor team: greeting all customers and offering assistance, managing customer returns, communicating care and maintenance instructions for customer purchases, upholding presentation standards for the Store and back-office areas ABOUT YOU Previous luxury retail experience, ideally within the furniture or homeware sectors Passion for providing best-in-class customer service and building lasting customer relationships Proven soft selling skills, including link-selling of complimentary products Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise Flexible approach to working weekends, public holidays and occasional travel to support other Stores and for meetings and training Target-driven Keen interest and enthusiasm for beautiful interiors A creative, problem-solving spirit Passion for the OKA brand OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE 33 days holiday (including bank holiday entitlement), pro rata, plus Length of Service increases Day off for your birthday Health Cash Plan Generous staff discount Enhanced Maternity Pay Employee Assistance Programme Eligibility for a discretionary company Bonus Scheme Discounts on 60+ UK retailers via My OKA benefits platform Plus a suite of additional employee benefits including Company pension scheme, life assurance cover, free eye tests, cycle to work scheme, interest free travel loans, social events, online wellbeing centre and more.

If successful you will become part of the OKA family, a fast-paced and dynamic business. If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and details of your salary expectations, notice period and right to work information via the link provided. ABOUT OKA Founded over 20 years ago by three entrepreneurial women with a passion for beautiful, practical and comfortable homes, OKA is more than a furniture and homeware retailer: it is a love affair with living well.

We inspire people to confidently create a home that reflects their personality, a space where nothing should be too precious or perfect to be enjoyed with family and friends. British-born, today we have 15 stores across the UK – an established Interior Design and Trade business, a mail-order service and a thriving website.