How to find a sales consultant for an electronics, clothing or furniture shop
A consultant sells with knowledge, not just a smile
Unlike an ordinary shop assistant, a consultant helps the customer choose: compares models, explains the difference between options, puts together a set with accessories. In an electronics shop this means knowing the specifications, in clothes sizes and fabrics, in a furniture showroom materials and dimensions. Without this the customer leaves empty-handed.
So in the request it is important what the person will sell. Skills can be developed, but a basic interest in the product shows at once.
How search works on BlaBlaPrice
You write one job request, and candidates answer in chat: about their sales experience, product knowledge, hours and expected pay. Before it is shown, the request is checked, ads and contact details are removed from the text, and you get hints on what is missing.
Your phone is hidden and goes only to the chosen candidate. The post is active for 7 days and can be extended or changed. It is free for the employer, and you can read more on how it works.
What to put in the job post
- Outlet — electronics store in a mall, showroom, boutique, standalone shop;
- Skills — product knowledge, languages, working with a billing counter and software;
- Pay — fixed pay and percentage of sales, whether there are target bonuses;
- Hours — 10 to 10, days off, seasonal peaks;
- Workplace — city and mall or street;
- Terms — on the payroll, probation period;
- Experience — in sales or with this product.
Example: “Sales consultant needed for an electronics store in a mall, Vancouver. Hours 10 to 10 with a day off, knowledge of home appliances and basic English required. Fixed pay plus a percentage of sales, on the payroll, 6+ months of sales experience.”
How to select candidates
Ask the candidate to “sell” you an imaginary product: in a few minutes you see whether they ask questions or just reel off specifications. A good consultant listens to the customer's needs and only then makes a suggestion.
Be open about fixed pay and percentage: explain how the target is counted and what happens in a weak month. Such openness filters out random candidates and attracts those interested in results.
Think about training at the start: show the range, the billing software and scripts for typical questions. In electronics and furniture new models come out often, so a consultant needs to refresh their knowledge regularly, and it is good when the company helps with it.
Say honestly what part of the income depends on sales. Strong candidates like a variable part but want to understand how it is calculated and that it won't change in the middle of the month.
If you are looking for work
If you are looking for work as a consultant, register on BlaBlaPrice as a service provider, choose this category and area, and reply to job posts. Nearby are posts for a shop assistant and a sales manager.
