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Sales Manager – UK& Ireland
Business Development Manager

Contract textiles | Specifiers, Architects & Designers | Home based

to c£75,000 plus bonus, plus car (Sales Manager)
c £50,000 plus bonus, plus car (BDM)

I’m looking for a UK & Ireland Sales Manager and Business Development Manager for a long-established, but “challenger”, brand in the contract interior textiles sector.

Sales Manager

The role is hands-on in leading the sales effort, while motivating the small sales team (currently three key account managers and sector specialists). With a strong focus on business development and growth – the UK market has considerable untapped potential – you will lead the development and profile of the brand, through strategic marketing as well as sales.

This is a high-quality product with considerable history behind it, but also extensive R&D and product development to ensure it is competitive, current and sustainable – a key competitive advantage.

You will have both sales and management experience in a related industry – textiles, interior products etc – working with specifiers, architects & designers, hospitality and commercial end-users. You’ll be able to show me a record of sales growth and developing people, while protecting and enhancing the brand values of the business – internally and with customers.

You should also have good commercial awareness – this should include strong negotiation skills, a keen understanding of financials – budgets, pricing and margins. You’ll have a good degree of autonomy and accountability in running the team to ensure that the group’s goals and ambitions of doubling sales revenue (currently c£3m) in the next three years are achieved.

Business Development Manager

We are also seeking to appoint a Business Development Manager for the same company.

You should have a similar background – a strong track record of achieving growth and good relationships with architects and designers, specifiers, commercial and contract end-users. You will also have experience in textile or related interiors products.

You will be home-based – somewhere in the north of England, Midlands or South – and be given a good deal of autonomy to build and develop your business with new and existing customers.

If you are ready for the challenge of growing this challenger brand, call John Hamilton on 07831 688173, in total confidence, for more information, or complete the form to apply.

Please note: this job is now in the late stages of its process. As things can change and nothing is over until a contract is signed, you are still welcome to register your interest. Alternatively, if you want to be considered for other current and future opportunities then please submit your CV through our talent pool page.

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