Presto Music, a leading classical, jazz & instruments online and physical retailer, is looking for a Music 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
- Protect and maintain margins inline with company guidance and policy
- 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
- Willingness to be a valued part of the store team by assisting fully with the day-to-day activities and operations of the store, inclusive of cashing up and administrative duties
- 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
- Assist in the creation of and participation at events to support sales for your department and store sales in general
- Contribute to the creation and implementation of sales training
- Enthusiasm to help develop and implement ideas for educational and other outreach projects to promote awareness of your department’s offerings and the Presto brand more broadly within the local community and beyond
Skills & Requirements
- Exceptional communication skills with a consultative, expert-led approach to guiding customers in their woodwind instrument selection, blending technical knowledge with genuine musical passion.
- Excellent all-round computer skills
- 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
- An interest in writing content for the website
Days/Hours Full Time – Flexible days (weekend work required)
Location: 23 Regent Grove, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4NN
Start Date: As soon as possible
To apply: Please email your CV and covering letter, including details of your current or most recent salary, to Nichola Robey at
nichola.robey@prestomusic.com
