CAREERS AT BRIDGMAN

Bridgman is a leading quality, luxury furniture retailer with a 45-year heritage in British design. Bridgman’s vision is to move away from solely garden furniture but create a presence within and around the home year-round.

Working independently, the Sales Assistant is responsible for supporting the Showroom Manager with daily operations of the showroom, upholding Bridgman’s standards and ensuring that each customer visiting our showroom enjoys a 5-star experience. Also situated within the showrooms is the concession Snug, and the showroom manager will additionally interact and close sales with these customers.

This is a part-time role, working 2 days a week pro-rata.

We have Showroom Assistant roles available in: Royal Tunbridge Wells, Winchester, Waloton-on-Thames, Amersham and Wilmslow.

Responsibilities and Duties include:

• • Reporting to and working closely with the Showroom Manager.
  • Managing an end-to-end sales process.
  • Complete daily reports, along with ad-hoc reports when required.
  • Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally, and consistently with store policy.
  • Liaising with key stakeholders within the business.
  • Support with managing the showroom space and visual merchandising; adhering to brand guidelines.
  • Upselling key items to customers.
  • Professional retail experience in a sales advisor or supervisory position.
  • Approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and fosters a positive attitude and atmosphere in the workplace.
  • A brand ambassador with in-depth product knowledge.

Key Skills:

• • Experience managing a store independently.
  • Luxury sales experience.
  • A passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • A team player.
  • Comfortable with working on your own and as part of a team.

This is a part-time role, working 2 days a week pro-rata. You will be required to work any additional hours and cover any annual leave for the showroom (as and when requested by the Regional Showroom Manager).

Benefits include a Competitive Base Salary, Commission structure, Vitality Health Care, 31 Days Holiday, and Pension.

• Bridgman, renowned for its prestigious furniture offerings, proudly carries a 46-year tradition rooted in British design brilliance. Expanding beyond garden furniture, Bridgman seeks to establish a continuous presence within homes and their surroundings throughout the year.

We are looking for a Graphic Designer to join the Marketing team. The role will suit someone with similar experience working as a creative. Working to tight deadlines and able to support the marketing team with design projects from start to finish in line with the brand guidelines.

Responsibilities and Duties include:

• ·     Working as a Graphic Designer, you will efficiently take on graphic design projects from inception to delivery and complete them promptly.

  ·        You must manage briefs to tight deadlines; this includes Commercial and Retail.

  ·        You are in charge of managing and organising a catalogue of a wide range of brand assets.

  ·        You will be proactive and think ahead of the curve with graphic design trends.

  ·        Have an excellent understanding of the printing processes and specifications

  ·        You will communicate new design perspectives and ideas to the wider marketing team. Working collaboratively with the Brand Manager.

  ·        Keep on top of trends and collaborate on key projects in the business both on the retail and commercial side.

  ·        Must have key skills such as video editing & illustration skills (with Premiere & After Effects)

  ·        Acquire relevant skillsets in 3D Modelling, Visuals & Rendering (using Rhino7/Sketchup)

  ·        You must follow Bridgman’s tone of voice and make sure your work is in line with Bridgman's brand.

Key Skills:

·   Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

·   Proven track record in delivering innovative graphic design

·   Self-motivated with a can-do attitude

 ·   Excellent time management and the ability to manage multiple project

·    Excellent communication skills and ability to work to deadlines.

We believe the best team is a diverse team. It's the diverse, kind, and inclusive workforce behind Bridgman that makes us so special. We are committed to being an equal-opportunity workplace and employer, this commitment begins with our recruitment process. We can assure all prospective applicants that they will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Benefits include a Competitive Base Salary, 23 Days of Holiday (plus bank holidays), Perkbox and Pension.

Bridgman is a leading quality, luxury furniture retailer with a 45-year heritage in British design. Bridgman’s vision is to move away from solely garden furniture but create a presence within and around the home year-round.

Working independently, the Retail Store Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the showroom, upholding Bridgman’s standards and ensuring that each customer visiting our showroom enjoys a 5-star experience. Also situated within the showrooms is the concession of our sister brand Snug, and the manager will additionally interact and close sales with these customers

OTE £45k +

Contract: Permanent or FTC

Location: Brimsdown, Enfield (North London)

Benefits include a Competitive Base Salary, Commission structure, Audible, Vitality Health Care, 31 Days Holiday, and Pension.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Reporting to and working with the regional showroom manager
• Delivering excellent customer service
• Managing an end-to-end sales process
• Complete daily and weekly reports, along with ad-hoc reports when required
• Lead Generation - contacting warm leads 3 times a day
• Keeping an in-depth knowledge of Bridgman’s products
• Upselling key items to customers
• Resolving customer queries and issues
• Keeping in communication with the head office
• Liaising with key stakeholders within the business
• Tracking and reporting the showroom’s sales figures
• Managing the showroom’s space and visual merchandising
• Professional retail experience in a similar position
• Approachable and a role model who leads by example, encourages teamwork, and fosters a positive attitude and atmosphere in the workplace
• A brand ambassador with in-depth product knowledge
• Be a keyholder (Opening and closing the showroom)
• Other ad-hoc duties include maintaining a clean, presentable showroom.

Key Skills:

• Experience managing a store independently
• Luxury sales or retail experience
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer service
• Good IT Skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Stakeholder Management skills

We believe the best team is a diverse team. It's the diverse, kind, and inclusive workforce behind Bridgman that makes us so special. We are committed to being an equal opportunities workplace and employer, this commitment begins with our recruitment process. We can assure all prospective applicants that they will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Bridgman is a leading quality, luxury furniture retailer with a 45-year heritage in British design. Bridgman’s vision is to move away from solely garden furniture but create a presence within and around the home year-round.

Working independently, the Retail Store Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the showroom, upholding Bridgman’s standards and ensuring that each customer visiting our showroom enjoys a 5-star experience. Also situated within the showrooms is the concession of our sister brand Snug, and the manager will additionally interact and close sales with these customers

Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey

Benefits include a Competitive Base Salary, Commission structure, Audible, Vitality Health Care, 31 Days Holiday, and Pension.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Reporting to and working with the regional showroom manager
• Delivering excellent customer service
• Managing an end-to-end sales process
• Complete daily and weekly reports, along with ad-hoc reports when required
• Lead Generation - contacting warm leads 3 times a day
• Keeping an in-depth knowledge of Bridgman’s products
• Upselling key items to customers
• Resolving customer queries and issues
• Keeping in communication with the head office
• Liaising with key stakeholders within the business
• Tracking and reporting the showroom’s sales figures
• Managing the showroom’s space and visual merchandising
• Professional retail experience in a similar position
• Approachable and a role model who leads by example, encourages teamwork, and fosters a positive attitude and atmosphere in the workplace
• A brand ambassador with in-depth product knowledge
• Be a keyholder (Opening and closing the showroom)
• Other ad-hoc duties include maintaining a clean, presentable showroom.

Key Skills:

• Experience managing a store independently
• Luxury sales or retail experience
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer service
• Good IT Skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Stakeholder Management skills

We believe the best team is a diverse team. It's the diverse, kind, and inclusive workforce behind Bridgman that makes us so special. We are committed to being an equal opportunities workplace and employer, this commitment begins with our recruitment process. We can assure all prospective applicants that they will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Bridgman is a leading quality, luxury furniture retailer with a 45-year heritage in British design. Bridgman’s vision is to move away from solely garden furniture but create a presence within and around the home year-round.

We are looking for a Delivery Driver to work for us on a 6-month temporary contract. Working 40-hour week, Monday to Friday. This is a great opportunity for anyone who has worked as a Driver in a warehouse setting.

Hourly rate: £13.50-£14 per hour

Responsibilities

• Ensuring Bridgman's furniture is delivered to customers in perfect condition
• Collecting deliveries from the warehouse and delivering them to customer
• Making sure deliveries are packed correctly and taken care of when handling products
• Ensure all deliveries are made on time
• Loading and unloading deliveries
• Ensuring all goods are labelled and stored correctly
• Complete stock checks as instructed by the warehouse manager
• Keeping the warehouse tidy and organised
• Always follow health and safety guidelines
• Provide excellent customer service and address any customer inquiries or concerns

Key Skills

• Must be comfortable in a physical role
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to drive and navigate through various locations and routes
• A team player
• Prioritize the safety of of yourself and those around you
• Familiarity with commercial driving regulations and safety standards

We believe the best team is a diverse team. It's the diverse, kind, and inclusive workforce behind Bridgman that makes us so special. We are committed to being an equal opportunities workplace and employer, this commitment begins with our recruitment process. We can assure all prospective applicants that they will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law.