Job description
If you are bored of corporate sales and want a LIFESTYLE role selling in an UPBEAT and HAPPY environment selling Photographic Packages to pre-qualified and booked clients, read on.
This is a Full Time Role - around 15-18 days a month only, the rest you are off with no admin. You will be required to work around 3 weekends out of every 5.
£50k base + excellent commission. Team of 7 sales people in UK, all working on site at studios across the country. Top sales person eared just over £168k last year working 18 days a month maximum.
We are looking for CLOSERS. Experienced, face to face, B2C, not take no for an answer, persistent closers. We will be inundated by people so please do not apply unless you have a solid track record in closing consumers.
* Average pay from January to March was £550.00 a day including base pay. Top sales person in UK earns $14,000 per month working 18 days max. Same days, same number of appointments as every other salesperson. We need another just like her! This will be shown to you on a ZOOM interview.
One rule: ONLY continue reading IF you have 5+ years face to face sales in a high pressure environment. This job is not for the faint hearted.
Busy photographic studio in London, specializing in models and talent is looking for money hungry closers to upsell packages in an upbeat face to face environment. Full time available on a rota - 10:30am - 7:30pm - 4 to 5 days a week, must be flexible, so most weekends too.
All your clients will have been pre booked into the studio by appointment only to get their portfolio done, they are aware of prices, and have been fully qualified. They have already paid a deposit to come. Your role is to engage with your client, be their best friend, take them through their photos, and upsell them a package using inhouse interest free finance (no credit check) when necessary. You will consistently see 7 to 10 qualified clients per day, and we sell to over 95% of clients.
Pay is excellent, work environment is unequalled, you will be based in our trendy studios in Angel or Kentish Town, working alongside photographers, stylists, and make up artists. Pay is monthly and consists of a £50k basic plus commission. No commission is withheld. Only 3% of contracts cancel, and most of those are saved, so no nasty surprises at the end of the month!
The candidate must be:
- Upbeat, happy, and positive
- A people person with high energy
- A closer with a proven track record of face to face sales
- A polished appearance
- Come across and look like a credible fashion industry insider
- Able to work some weekends (max 12-18 days per month in total, including some weekends)
- Part time would be 8 days, with 2-3 being weekends.
Desired Skills and Experience
- 5+ years of success being a top producer in an outside sales environment e.g. Timeshare or Home Improvements or Dating Services or Cosmetic Procedures
- A strong focus on exceeding customer expectations
- A proven track record in closing sales
- Self-motivated and results orientated
- Smart, sharp, and convincing
This job suits hardcore high energy face to face sales people who need to earn at least £100k a year. Please do not apply if you are a photographer.
This job is not for the faint hearted - this is a high pressure sales environment.
We have studios in London (two), Miami, New York (four), Atlanta (two), Dallas, Houston, Manchester, Camden, and Birmingham, and have been trading since 2002 with over 380 happy staff across the UK and USA. We are very successful, well managed, and have excellent staff retention. We have incredibly low turnover of staff.
Please submit a Resume and if selected, a telephone interview will be followed by a Zoom video conference interview with the London based director, and then a face to face interview.
Due to volume of inappropriate applicants, please enter an "X" when responding to the last question on application form that follows. This will demonstrate that you have read the above.
Thank you for applying.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £85,000.00-£110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Gym membership
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What appeals to you about this role?
- What is the most similar role you have held?
- Are you a ruthless and experienced closer?
Experience:
- face to face sales: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person