We are Arbuthnot & Wheeler, specialist recruiters for the luxury interior design industry in London and the UK representing industry leaders. We are currently recruiting a business development professional to help drive growth for an established interiors brand that is new to the UK market. Follow us for our latest jobs! @arbuthnotandwheeler
About the Company: Our clients product accompanies high profile clients, designers, artists and painters through their projects, in the UK and internationally : residential, hotels, heritage, commercial, museums, scenography, boutiques and luxury spaces.
About the Role: Due to their continued growth in the EU, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced sales professional to help expand their presence across London and the UK, working with leading designers, architects, and premium trade partners. Reporting to the Director, this role is at management level, with the opportunity to grow with the company.
Responsibilities:
- To be a brand ambassador through building and developing relationships within an already established client base and making connections with prospective clients
- Driving specification and project sales
- Identifying new business opportunities and partnerships
- Hosting client meetings in the showroom and on site
- Representing the brand at events and within the design community
- Lead and develop strategic sales plans, monitor performance, and analyse sales data
- Train and manage junior members of the sales team
Qualifications:
- Experience of working in trade sales for interiors 3-4+ years or a related field
- Comfortable managing high-value relationships and working autonomously in a fast-growing environment.
- Time management and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and to act pro-actively and intuitively.
- Super proactive, able to strategise and generate growth.
- Able to confidently approach and generate new business.
- Genuine interest in interior design, decoration and colour.
Full time: Monday to Friday, 9.30am-6pm
Salary: £45-55k per annum, DOE
**To be based within commutable distance to Kings Road, London**
** Candidates with a background in interiors, design, art or showroom sales or similar will be considered **
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