To ask whah the salary should be for this position?

[Londoner90]

So I’m just going to list a few things here so you get a better idea:

• retail showroom manager
• central London
• selling luxury products (as in if you have to as how much things are you can’t afford it)
• small team so busy busy busy
• driving sales
• loads of admin
• displays/new product launches
• small company so you got to cover others if they are on holiday
• general showroom running crap
• you need great interpersonal skills
• full time 40hrs/week

How much do you think this person should be earning ?

I consulted google as I have no idea about retail or London salaries and retail manager positions in luxury goods stores range from £40 - 60k.

@MsVestibule

Why would you need a degree to be a shop assistant?

It's pretty clear from the first line of the job description that it's a managerial role, not that of a shop assistant.

Still not clear why that needs a degree.

Depends if there is commission. If so, maybe in the region of £45k plus commission? Not my area of expertise though so it’s just a punt.

(Beware of asking questions like this on MN - the vipers are very attuned to the possibility of a poster being uppity, and so many will be deliberately low-balling their suggestions in case there’s a danger of you getting ideas above your station - even if they have no idea what your ‘station’ actually is...)

Oh yes, I’m not questioning... I don’t think that degrees are everything and honestly I am sure some sales folks who started in the bottom and worked their way up have better interpersonal skills and salaries than many others with degrees. I love working in sales, love hitting targets, love helping people... but for this particular industry you do need to have some relevant qualifications, which obviously narrows down who could be suitable for the position ...

This is stupid - you’re the only one here who knows exactly what the job is, so you’ve a better idea than anyone what the salary would be.

So whats the answer?

Yes what's it selling? Watches - you don't need a degree. Cars - same. Houses - nope. Struggling to think of anything that has a 'show room' that needs a degree tbh

But I'd say £30k too. If that. Retail is badly paid

Have we finished playing this game yet?

Art gallery?

If we don't know what the industry is there's no way for us to consider whether the salary is reasonable.

£35k base plus commission and other incentives

Eben an art gallery I don't imagine the salary would be much bigger and the money would come from either owning the gallery or the commission

I'm guessing high end kitchen sales. £42k basic plus commission.

I think some of these suggestions sound way off to me.

I'm guessing art gallery or similar in which case £50k plus commission

@FusionChefGeoff

Art gallery?

Oooo that's a possible. Wine could need qualifications but it's not that. Hmm.

but for this particular industry you do need to have some relevant qualifications, which obviously narrows down who could be suitable for the position

What qualifications? Sounds like experience and a person with a certain mindset/personality/interest in the product or service is not required, not formal qualifications.

Not saying they don't deserve a decent salary but unless they bring income and profit into the business, there's probably few business owners willing or able to pay a lot.

Why would you need a degree to be a shop assistant?

Is there really any need to be quite so fucking snooty?

Just had a look for 'showrooms' in London. Cars, kitchens, furniture and paint. None of which need any qualifications. An art gallery maybe, so it must be that?? Big famous galleries are paying £22k for assistant managers, so likely £30k for full managers. So unknown showrooms likely the same (as theres cache in working for a big one therefore they assume you'll take less cash)

What do you th

This is stupid - you’re the only one here who knows exactly what the job is, so you’ve a better idea than anyone what the salary would be.

And OP seems adamant that all of the same-ballpark estimates are wrong but won’t give any concrete details, so it’s utterly pointless

Sorry.

What do you think OP? As you have all the details which you're not being that forthcoming about.

@Thisseatisnotavailable

Why would you need a degree to be a shop assistant?

Is there really any need to be quite so fucking snooty?

It's a perfectly valid question.

Would be super helpful op if you could give us the actual industry rather than vague waftiness.

Have you applied for a job without salary listed, been offered something but think you should have more? Be honest op and Mumsnet will help!