Furniture Consultant Opportunity at @home Livingspace Menlyn Park

@home Livingspace at Menlyn Park in Gauteng is hiring a Furniture Consultant for a 40-hour permanent role. This position sits in premium retail and focuses on customer service, sales performance, and product expertise. You work in a store environment where customer experience and revenue targets matter every day.

The role suits someone who enjoys working with people, understands retail sales, and can handle a fast-paced environment. You also need to stay informed on furniture and home décor trends to guide customers properly.

About the Furniture Consultant Role

This role focuses on helping customers choose furniture and home lifestyle products that match their needs. You act as a brand ambassador for the store and ensure every customer receives a professional and helpful experience.

You combine product knowledge, sales skills, and customer service to improve store performance and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

You handle sales, customer engagement, and store presentation tasks.

Customer Service and Sales

• Assist customers with product selection and advice
• Provide solutions based on customer needs
• Deliver a high-quality in-store experience
• Build long-term customer relationships

Sales Target Management

• Track personal sales performance
• Work towards monthly and daily sales targets
• Identify opportunities to increase sales
• Use structured selling techniques

Product Knowledge

• Stay updated with furniture and décor trends
• Understand product features and benefits
• Help customers make informed buying decisions

Store Standards and Merchandising

• Assist with stock replenishment
• Support visual merchandising displays
• Ensure store readiness for daily trading

Business Growth Activities

• Identify new customer opportunities
• Support repeat business strategies
• Contribute to overall store performance

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for this Furniture Consultant role at @home Livingspace Menlyn Park, you need:

Education

• Grade 12 (Matric)

Core Skills Required

Customer Focus

• Strong passion for working with people
• Ability to deliver excellent service
• Strong communication skills

Sales Ability

• Target-driven mindset
• Ability to manage the sales process
• Confidence in selling and upselling

Work Ethic

• Strong initiative
• Ability to work under pressure
• High level of accountability
• Hands-on approach

Retail Skills

• Stock awareness and merchandising ability
• Basic administrative and numerical skills
• Attention to detail

Leadership and Business Skills

• Organised approach to tasks
• Focus on profit and turnover goals
• Ability to manage risk in-store
• Strategic thinking in sales planning

Working Conditions

This role requires flexibility in working hours. You must be willing to work:

• Weekends
• Public holidays
• Evening shifts

Retail trading hours depend on customer demand and store operations.

What You Will Do Daily

Your day includes assisting customers, driving sales, managing product displays, and ensuring the store is visually appealing and fully stocked. You also track your sales performance and adjust your approach to meet targets.

You engage customers directly, understand their needs, and recommend suitable furniture solutions. You also help maintain store standards and ensure a smooth shopping experience.

Why This Role Is Important

Furniture Consultants directly influence sales performance and customer satisfaction. Strong service and product knowledge improve store results and customer loyalty.

This role also builds strong retail experience in premium furniture and home décor. You develop skills in sales, customer engagement, and retail operations that can support long-term career growth.

Application Information

This is a permanent 40-hour position based at @home Livingspace Menlyn Park in Gauteng. Applicants must be available for retail working hours and able to perform in a target-driven environment.

Apply here: Furniture Consultant