Showroom Manager - Lakeside (Furniture Brand)
Location: Lakeside, Grays
Hours: 37.5 per week - Weekend and Bank Holiday availability required
Salary: £35,000 per annum + 1.5% monthly sales commission + quarterly commission
About the Brand
Join one of the UK's fastest growing furniture brands as they expand their boutique lounge concept! With bold designs, a customer-first approach, and ambitious growth plans, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead a stylish space where creativity and commercial success go hand in hand.
The Role
As Lounge/Showroom Manager, you'll take full ownership of the Lakeside Lounge, ensuring every visitor enjoys an exceptional experience. You'll lead by example, inspire a small team, drive sales, and maintain a beautiful, on-brand environment. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines operational oversight with direct customer engagement.
What You'll Do:
* Lead, coach, and develop your team to deliver outstanding customer experiences
* Drive sales and conversion targets, with strong commercial focus
* Manage daily lounge operations including scheduling, stock, and compliance
* Create a welcoming, stylish environment that reflects the brand's personality
* Be the face of the brand locally, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration
What We're Looking For:
* Proven retail management experience (ideally furniture, interiors, or premium retail)
* Calm, grounded personality with real drive to deliver results
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* Commercially astute with an eye for detail and design
* Comfortable working weekends and adapting to business needs
What You'll Get:
* Competitive salary plus bonus and commission
* Clear career progression opportunities
* Creative input in shaping the lounge experience
* Supportive, ambitious team culture
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays
* Health insurance and family leave benefits
* Friends & family discount and salary sacrifice schemes
Why This Role is Exciting:
If you're ambitious, people-focused, and love interiors, this is your chance to lead a boutique lounge for a rapidly growing furniture brand. You'll combine operational leadership, hands-on team management, and the thrill of delivering an exceptional customer experience every day.
Apply Now / Get in Touch:
If this sounds like the perfect next step for you, or you know someone who would thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you!
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