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With outlets in Newcastle's Central Arcade, the MetroCentre and the centre of Darlington, JG Windows is the largest music retailer in the North East, selling a vast range of products to cater for all musical tastes, requirements and levels of ability. There's a wide variety of roles in our customer service and sales teams and in our administration department.

Our success is down to the people who work for us, so we look for enthusiastic staff who want to get results, striving for excellence with spirit and commitment. We value people who respect this and try to recruit staff who fit this culture. As our company grows, we hope to develop our people with it, so if you're looking for a long-term career, we're keen to hear from you.

Vacancies arise from time to time, so if you're interested in working with us, please print out the application form, fill it in and then post it back to us. We'll keep it on file and if vacancies arise, we'll contact you for an interview, if we feel you might be suitable for the position.

Please also include a covering letter, quoting the job reference code, saying what type of job would most appeal to you. If you have a CV, you might like to enclose a copy.

Permanent Full Time Traditional Instrument & Keyboard Sales Advisor

Arcade Store (37.5 hours)

We are looking for a highly motivated sales person to join our busy Arcade store selling pianos, keyboards and other traditional instruments. This is very clearly a sales position, so whilst a level of playing ability is important, the flare for talking to customers, providing them with excellent information and then selling the right instrument to match their requirements is the key to being successful.

Key aspects of the job will include:

Demonstrating and selling pianos, keyboards, classical and folk instruments.
Achieving monthly sales targets.
Delivering the optimum level of customer service, whether face to face or over the telephone.
Using the telephone pro-actively to increase the level of sales.
Ensuring the department is properly merchandised and ready for business.
Completing all the necessary administration associated with pre and post sales activity.

Therefore the required attributes to be successful include:

To be able to play the piano or keyboard and ideally other musical instruments - woodwind and/or bowed string instrument – to a good standard (probably to around grade 5 or equivalent standard)
To be confident, positive and pro-active in attitude at all times.

To have had previous sales experience.
To be very comfortable using the telephone.
To be proficient using computers (ideally with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Access)
To be a highly motivated individual, able to work on his or her own, and also as part of a team.
To be a confident, positive, enthusiastic and outgoing at all times.
To be a clear communicator and to have clarity of expression whether dealing with members of the public or members of Windows’ staff.
Available to work 5 days a week (including most Saturdays)

Benefits

£Basic + Commission, depending on experience
Generous staff discount scheme
28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Opportunities to progress within a growing company.

If you're interested in this position, please print out the application form fill it in by hand, and then post it back to us, including a covering letter explaining why you feel you are suitable. Please quote Reference : CIMAY12

Permanent Full Time Traditional Instrument & Keyboard Sales Advisor

Metro Centre Store (37.5 hours)

We are looking for a highly motivated sales person to join our busy Metro Centre store selling pianos and keyboards. This is very clearly a sales position, so whilst a level of playing ability is important, the flare for talking to customers, providing them with excellent information and then selling the right instrument to match their requirements is the key to being successful.

Key aspects of the job will include:

Demonstrating and selling pianos and keyboards.
Achieving monthly sales targets.
Delivering the optimum level of customer service, whether face to face or over the telephone.
Using the telephone pro-actively to increase the level of sales.
Ensuring the department is properly merchandised and ready for business.
Completing all the necessary administration associated with pre and post sales activity.

Therefore the required attributes to be successful include:

To be able to play the piano or keyboard to a good standard (grade 5 or equivalent standard)
Playing other instruments would be an added benefit.
To be confident, positive and pro-active in attitude at all times.

To have had previous sales experience.
To be very comfortable using the telephone.
To be proficient using computers (ideally with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Access)
To be a highly motivated individual, able to work on his or her own, and also as part of a team.
To be a confident, positive, enthusiastic and outgoing at all times.
To be a clear communicator and to have clarity of expression whether dealing with members of the public or members of Windows’ staff.
To be available to work 5 days a week on a flexible rota system including some evenings and usually a Saturday.

Benefits

£Basic + Commission, depending on experience
Generous staff discount scheme
28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Opportunities to progress within a growing company.

If you're interested in this position, please print out the application form fill it in by hand, and then post it back to us, including a covering letter explaining why you feel you are suitable. Please quote Reference : METMAY12

job opportunities

Permanent Full Time Traditional Instrument & Keyboard Sales Advisor

Benefits

Permanent Full Time Traditional Instrument & Keyboard Sales Advisor

Benefits

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