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Sales Showroom Assistant (12-Month Maternity Cover)
Join EGGER’s Clerkenwell Showroom for an exciting 12-month maternity cover opportunity!
EGGER is a globally recognised manufacturer of innovative wood-based materials, inspiring designers, architects, and manufacturers worldwide. With sustainability at its core, EGGER combines technical expertise with creative solutions to shape modern living and working spaces.
This role involves supporting the Showroom Manager in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring smooth day-to-night operations at our London showroom. You’ll be the ‘face’ of EGGER, engaging with clients and showcasing our products.
Key Details
- Location: Hexham, UK
- Contract Type: Full-time
- Job Code: 6926
- Department: Sales
About the Role
This is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover position, ideal for someone comfortable in a dynamic, client-facing environment. If you love interior design and enjoy working with people, this opportunity is perfect for you!
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What You’ll Be Doing
- Provide exceptional customer service to showroom visitors, giving expert advice on our product portfolio
- Manage stock in the sample room and efficiently process sample orders
- Respond promptly and professionally to all customer enquiries
- Support sales targets set by the National Sales Manager, promoting EGGER products and identifying new opportunities
- Collaborate with the sales team to drive upselling and cross-selling of partner brands
- Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activity, and market developments
- Follow up on sample leads to generate further business opportunities
- Assist in organising showroom events, including product launches and client presentations
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in a sales, customer service, or administration role is desirable
- Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service, administration, or sales support
- Passion for interior design and awareness of current industry trends
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset
- Basic sales experience with a mindset to learn and grow
- Excellent organisation and time management abilities
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Flexibility to attend occasional evening events
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary + pension scheme (including Life Assurance)
- Private Health Cash Plan
- Annual Christmas bonus and gift
- 26.5 days holiday (pro rata for fixed-term contract), plus bank holidays
- Tailored training and development opportunities
- Work globally for an international business operating across 11 countries
- Sustainability-focused employer committed to environmental responsibility
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
Next Steps
Applications close 10 July 2026.
For further details, contact: Philip Maloney, HR – T +44 1434 613361
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