Showroom Manager Jobs in Paarl

A permanent Showroom Manager opportunity is now open in Paarl, advertised by Status Staffing on behalf of a client in the furniture and interior design industry. The role suits an experienced, customer-focused sales professional with strong showroom management experience and a passion for quality furniture and interiors.

About the company and the work

Status Staffing is a Western Cape-based recruitment agency that matches candidates with client employers across South Africa. Its client for this vacancy is a leading name in furniture and interior design, with a showroom in Paarl. The manager drives retail and trade sales, leads the showroom team, and keeps the showroom looking its best. Retail hours apply, and the successful candidate is expected to start as soon as possible.

Role details and duties

Sales and business development (retail and trade): drive showroom sales performance to meet and exceed monthly and annual revenue targets; cultivate and manage relationships with local interior decorators, designers, architects and trade clients; host private trade consultations, showroom walk-throughs and exclusive networking events for trade clients; guide retail customers through personalised design consultations, product specifications and custom options.

Showroom management and operations: maintain impeccable visual merchandising, layout standards and floor displays in line with brand guidelines; oversee daily floor operations, ensuring a welcoming, luxury hospitality experience for all visitors; manage end-to-end sales processing, customer quotations, orders and payment reconciliations; coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure seamless delivery and installation timelines.

Team leadership and coaching: lead, mentor and motivate showroom sales staff to deliver exceptional customer service; set individual sales targets, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and conduct regular performance reviews; provide ongoing product knowledge training, objection-handling techniques and trade sales strategies.

Reporting and inventory control: perform stock audits, monitor inventory levels and manage showroom display floor stock; provide weekly and monthly reports on sales performance, foot traffic, conversion rates and trade activity.

Please note a salary detail worth checking in the original advert: the listing header shows Market Related, while the advert text states a basic salary of R18,000 to R22,000 plus commission. The figure quoted here follows the advert text, and applicants should confirm the final offer with the recruiter.

Requirements

Only the requirements stated in the original advert are listed here:

• 3–5+ years of experience in showroom management or senior retail sales within the furniture, home décor or a related sector.
• Established and verifiable connections with interior decorators, architects and trade procurement clients.
• Strong understanding of furniture manufacturing, upholstery, timbers, fabrics and product performance.
• Proficiency in inventory/POS software (e.g. OMNI, SAP or similar retail ERP systems) and related computer tools.
• Outstanding interpersonal, negotiation and relationship-building skills, with a sophisticated and customer-focused approach.
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans, essential for the local Paarl customer base.
• A valid South African driver’s licence and reliable transport.
• Proven ability to meet showroom sales targets across both retail and trade channels.
• Demonstrated ability to grow the trade customer base, including the successful registration and onboarding of trade clients.
• Ability to maintain showroom visual standards and floor presentation, with a strong focus on operations.
• Commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience, including effective post-purchase support.

The position is permanent and the successful candidate is expected to start as soon as possible.

Where to find and apply safely

This vacancy is advertised on Careers24 by Status Staffing, reference PC002163/AC, and applications are made through the recruiter’s website at statusstaffing.com. Apply only through the original Careers24 listing or the recruiter’s official channels, and never pay a fee to apply, attend an interview or secure a job.

Practical tips

• Have examples ready of showroom sales targets you have met or exceeded, across retail and trade channels.
• Be ready to describe your trade network and how you have grown a trade customer base.
• Mention any experience with inventory or POS systems such as OMNI or SAP.
• Fluency in Afrikaans is essential for this role, so make your language skills clear.
• Confirm that you hold a valid South African driver’s licence and have reliable transport.
• The advert asks for a profile photo, so have a neat, recent professional photo ready.

How the process works

Applications are submitted through the recruiter’s official channels, after which shortlisted candidates are contacted. Applications close on 27 November 2026, and if you do not hear back within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Important information

This page is an informational summary only. The full duties, requirements and conditions are those stated in the original advert, which applicants should read before applying.

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