Assistant Manager- Sales & Procurement

We are a well established manufacturer and retailer in the window furnishings business for over 1+ years and cater for the greater Auckland area. Our Auckland based company is looking for a Assistant Manager- Sales & Procurement with atleast five years of retail and precurement experience.

The person must have good knowledge of curtain fabrics and related material required in manufacturing curtains as well as good knowledge of curtain tracks, rods, finials and related materials. Similarly the person must have good knowldge of various types of blinds and material required for these blinds.

The person should have good knowledge of sourcing and purchase of the materials required for curtains and blinds manufacturing. As most of these materials come from overseas particularly Asia, a good knowledge of Chinese and Indian market will be an added advantage.

As this role requires procurement and sales, the person must have atleast 3 years of purchase and sales experince in window furnishings products.

We can provide training and support needed to excel and produce strong results in this role. You will bring a wealth of experience that sets you apart from the rest. You will enjoy selling the latest in window furnishings designs as well assisting our customers to make such important decision.

This is a full time job.

JOB REQUIREMENT

You should have

The ability to work in a highly competitive environment.
The ability to fast learn industry product knowledge.
The ability to build and manage a client base while being on the look-out for new leads.
The ability to input and share your design ideas with customers.
The ability to help customers creat their dream soft furnishings. To be a top seller, you will demostrate a range of skills that keep our customers coming back time and time again. Most importantly you will be great at:
Listening to what the customers need and want
Keeping up with the latest products trend
Matching products to customers
Communicating product features clearly and simply.
Following through for your customers, ensuring they're satisfied with their purchases. Above all, you will be motivated, driven and treat the role as your own little business that you grow from year to year. If this sounds like you, then apply now! You will be required to provide evidence that you are entitled to work in New Zealand in accordance with the Immigration Act 200+ if asked to appear for an interview.