Presto Music, a leading classical, jazz & instruments online and physical retailer, is looking for a Musical Instrument Specialist to join our sales and product management team. Due to online and physical retail growth, we are looking for an accomplished sales professional with outstanding musical skills. The position is predominantly based at our Leamington Spa store.
Responsibilities
- You will be at the front line of Presto Music, representing your given instrument department in the store and on our website
- Successfully build and maintain the department along with associated accessories in our store, responding to customer questions and requests via email, telephone and in person
- Work closely with the online department to improve and update product data and listings in our ecommerce channel
- Maintain a very high standard of service and sales – merchandising, ensuring that prices are correct, discussing products with the highest level of knowledge
- Collaborate with management and marketing to review, plan and implement product ranges and offers
- To understand and to help maximise the commercial potential for all departmental instruments and accessories
Skills & Requirements
- Excellent consultative selling skills with an affable nature
- Excellent all-round computer skills, including Microsoft Office and (ideally) Microsoft Access
- Ability to read music
- Passionate about instruments & a wide understanding of all musical genres
- Confidence to use initiative and prioritise tasks whilst also being a strong communicator and team player
- Experience with meeting targets and deadlines
- Personal attributes: reliable, responsible, decisive and organised
- Commitment and dedication to high standards and accuracy
- Ability to liaise, collaborate & communicate with the wider team & business
- Keen interest in writing content for the website
Salary: £21,500, depending on experience
Days/Hours: Full Time – Flexible days (Weekend work required)
Location: 7 Park St, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4QN
Start Date: ASAP
To apply: Please email your CV and covering letter to Phyllida Martignetti at phyllida.martignetti@prestomusic.com
ABOUT PRESTO MUSIC
Presto Music offers over 1 million classical music-related products to its customers, with a strong focus on product, editorial, reviews, features, interviews, special offers, promotions and awards, plus powerful search and browse tools to help customers find the right products. Presto Music offers classical music recordings, jazz recordings, downloads, books, instruments & accessories, sheet music and scores to a global online audience.
