Sales Specialist

As a Sales Specialist at Yamaha Music London, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer experience while helping customers find the right musical instrument for their needs. You will combine expert product knowledge with a consultative sales approach to build lasting customer relationships and achieve individual and team sales targets.

Working within a Yamaha flagship retail environment, you will represent the Yamaha brand with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for music.

• Deliver outstanding customer service to every visitor, creating a welcoming and engaging showroom experience.
• Provide expert advice across Yamaha's range of acoustic and digital pianos, keyboards, and other musical instruments.
• Understand customers' musical goals and recommend products that best suit their requirements and budget.
• Consistently achieve and exceed individual and departmental sales targets.
• Build long-term relationships with customers through excellent after-sales support and follow-up communication.
• Manage enquiries via telephone, email, and in person in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate customer records using CRM systems and ensure sales documentation is completed correctly.
• Present the showroom to the highest standards, ensuring instruments are clean, well displayed, and demonstration-ready.
• Support in-store events, workshops, concerts, and promotional activities.
• Keep up to date with Yamaha products, industry developments, and competitor offerings.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture.

• Previous experience in a retail or consultative sales environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service focus with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Confident working towards sales targets and KPIs.
• Well organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Professional, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Ability to work weekends and during busy retail periods.

• Knowledge of pianos, keyboards, or musical instruments.
• Playing ability on piano or another instrument.
• Experience within the music retail industry.
• Passion for music and music education.

• Passionate about music and helping others discover it.
• Friendly, approachable, and confident.
• Positive attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
• Adaptable and eager to learn.
• Committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences.

• Opportunity to work with one of the world's leading musical instrument manufacturers.
• Comprehensive product training and ongoing professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Employee discount on Yamaha products and accessories.
• Opportunities for career progression within Yamaha Music.

A successful Sales Specialist will:

• Consistently achieve sales and performance targets.
• Deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Develop strong product expertise.
• Generate repeat business and customer referrals.
• Positively contribute to the overall success and reputation of Yamaha Music London.