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Position: WOODWIND SPECIALIST (Full Time)

Closing Date: April 10th 2024

Role Description

Dawkes Music is looking for an experienced woodwind specialist to take on a full-time position in one of the largest and most reputable specialist Woodwind and Brass shops in the UK.

Working as part of the sales team, we require an advanced single reed player who also understands the pressures and challenges of a dynamic retail environment. The role is diverse and includes dealing with many scenarios and a broad customer base.

Communication, high levels of customer service, Woodwind expertise and friendliness will be at the heart of the role. You will have responsibility for dealing with Woodwind queries across the whole range. Knowledge of the history, construction and features of current Woodwind products will be a distinct advantage. You will work closely with the rest of the sales team under the Store Manager.

Main Activities & Skills

• Providing consistent and excellent professional advice to customers in-store, online and via the telephone
• Ability to explain, discuss and demonstrate a range of Woodwind products to a high standard
• Engagement with our ‘Dawkes Academy’ internal training program
• Developing relationships with local players, teachers, and education providers
• Taking and processing orders for in-store and mail-order customers
• Creating engaging content about a range of Woodwind products (Blogs, Videos, Articles)
• Potential to join our on-site Teaching team

Key Information

• Contract Type: Full Time
• Working Hours: Monday-Saturday 09.30-17.30 (5 days a week)
• Site Location: Reform Road, Maidenhead, SL6 8BT
• Salary: Competitive & relevant to experience
• Closing Date: April 10th 2024

Why Join Dawkes?

From our humble beginnings as Repair Specialists in 1966 Dawkes Music has grown to be a globally recognised UK based Music Industry company. We have expert staff who specialise in products, performance, teaching and repairing in the brass and woodwind sector. Our team is made up of all ages and from various countries. It is a busy, yet supportive environment and we encourage creative thinking and solution focussed ideas from all team members.

We hold a unique stock of spare parts, instruments, accessories and repair materials for the brass and woodwind retail and wholesale market. Our purpose is to create and inspire musicians no matter their age or ability, whilst supporting them on their musical journey.