Sales Assistant – Interiors Showroom (Flooring, Tiles & Paint)
Grain & Groove, incorporating The Paint Mill, is a design-led interiors destination offering high-quality timber flooring, tiles, wall panelling, and premium paint solutions to homeowners, designers, and trade professionals.
We are currently seeking a Sales Assistant to join our growing showroom team in Navan. This is a customer-facing role that spans both the Grain & Groove flooring and tile showroom and The Paint Mill, with a focus on delivering expert service, driving sales, and supporting clients with their full interior design journey.
A flair for colour, coordination, and interior aesthetics is highly desirable, but the role is primarily a sales and showroom support position.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Sales & Product Support
· Welcome customers with a friendly, professional manner and assist them in selecting timber flooring, tiles, and paint products that meet their needs.
· Provide guidance on colour combinations and finishes when assisting customers with paint selections (training will be provided).
· Promote a range of quality paint brands and assist with basic tinting and colour mixing.
· Confidently explain product features, technical details, and installation options across our interiors ranges.
Showroom Presentation & Administration
· Maintain high showroom standards, ensuring product displays, samples, and brochures are tidy and up to date.
· Process orders and customer transactions accurately.
· Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery and after-sales support.
· Answer phone and email enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
· Proficiency in IT systems is required, and full training will be provided on our in-house software, Intact.
Team Collaboration
· Work closely with colleagues across both paint and floors teams to provide seamless customer service.
· Share product knowledge and support your teammates during busy periods.
· Assist with merchandising, visual displays, and social media content as needed.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Essential:
· Prior experience in a retail, showroom, or customer-facing sales role – preferably in interiors, furnishings, or home improvement.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a confident, customer-focused approach.
· A positive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn across all product areas.
· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Desirable:
· A natural flair for interior styling and colour coordination.
· Familiarity with timber flooring, tiles, or paint products (training provided).
· Previous experience working with premium home or design brands (desired)
What We Offer
· A friendly, collaborative team environment in a beautifully curated showroom.
· Ongoing training across a range of quality interiors products.
· A varied role combining customer engagement, product learning, and visual creativity.
· Competitive salary based on experience.
To apply, please upload your CV to the platform.
Grain & Groove is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process in line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998–2015. All personal data is handled in accordance with GDPR.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €28,000.00-€33,000.00 per year
Experience:
* Sales: 2 years (required)
* Customer service: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person