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An opportunity to join an internationally recognised Italian furniture brand, working within a close-knit team in its London showroom.
This is a busy, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys keeping things organised, takes pride in getting the details right and knows how to get things done.
Working closely with the sales team, you’ll be involved in everything from preparing quotations and processing orders to coordinating deliveries and communicating with clients, suppliers and colleagues in Italy.
We’re looking for someone dependable, commercially aware and comfortable taking responsibility. Someone who can manage a busy workload, spot potential problems early and keep things moving without needing constant direction.
Preparing quotations, processing orders and managing the paperwork involved in residential and commercial furniture projects.
Coordinating orders from initial enquiry through to delivery, installation and after-sales support.
Communicating with production and logistics teams in Italy regarding lead times, availability and deliveries.
Keeping client information, project records and CRM systems accurate and up to date.
Supporting the sales team with presentations, client meetings and showroom activities.
Responding to enquiries from interior designers, architects and private clients.
Working alongside finance and operations colleagues to ensure orders and projects run smoothly.
Keeping track of deadlines, following up on outstanding information and resolving issues as they arise.
We’re looking for someone who has experience in a similar environment, understands the importance of accuracy and genuinely enjoys being the person who keeps things running properly.
You’ll be organised, confident and practical in your approach, with the ability to manage several tasks without losing track of the details.
Previous experience in sales support, order processing, administration or client services, preferably within furniture, interiors or a related industry.
Excellent attention to detail, particularly when working with quotations, orders, figures and documentation.
A mature, responsible approach to work and the confidence to manage your own priorities.
Strong communication skills and a friendly, professional manner with clients and colleagues.
The ability to stay on top of a busy workload, meet deadlines and see tasks through to completion.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and confidence using CRM systems.
An interest in furniture, interiors and design.
Italian language skills would be a real advantage, although they’re not essential.
Above all, we’re interested in someone reliable, switched-on and happy to roll up their sleeves. You don’t need to be the loudest person in the room, but you should be someone the team knows they can count on.
Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
The opportunity to work with a leading Italian furniture brand and an established London team.
A varied role with genuine responsibility and opportunities to develop.
Top client for Build to Rent (BTR) schemes and shared amenity spaces. Their work combines product knowledge, design understanding and the practical delivery of furniture projects of varying sizes.
You would be responsible for specification, quotation and delivery of furniture packages for residential developments and commercial interiors.
Projects range from individual apartments and show homes to larger residential schemes, reception areas and communal spaces.
The role is based in London, with travel to Manchester approximately once or twice a month for client meetings, site visits and collaboration with the wider team.
Preparing furniture proposals, quotations, specifications and presentations in response to client requirements.
Assisting with furniture selection, including materials, finishes and product alternatives.
Supporting client relationships and responding to enquiries throughout the project process.
Liaising with manufacturers and suppliers regarding pricing, availability, samples and product information.
Working with internal teams to coordinate orders, deliveries and installations.
Maintaining accurate project documentation, schedules and commercial records.
Developing an understanding of project budgets, pricing and margins.
Attending client meetings, site visits and project reviews.
Identifying opportunities within existing accounts and supporting new business activity.
Contributing to individual and wider team sales objectives.
We are looking for someone at a junior to mid-level stage of their career with some experience in the furniture industry and an interest in developing within a client-facing, project-led environment.ooking for a Furniture Consultant to join their London team, supporting existing client relationships, developing furniture proposals and helping to deliver projects from initial enquiry through to installation.
The position would suit someone with experience in the furniture industry who is looking to develop their commercial knowledge, take on greater project responsibility and build a career within the contract furniture sector.
The Role
Working alongside the wider sales and project teams
Experience gained within a furniture dealer, manufacturer, showroom, interiors business or FF&E consultancy would be relevant. Previous exposure to residential developments or the BTR sector would be an advantage but is not essential.
A good understanding of furniture products, materials and the wider interiors market.
Some experience in sales, account management, furniture specification or project coordination.
Strong communication skills and confidence when dealing with clients and suppliers.
Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
Attention to detail and a methodical approach to quotations, administration and project documentation.
Commercial awareness and an interest in developing an understanding of pricing and project profitability.
A proactive, dependable approach and a willingness to take responsibility.
The ability to work collaboratively while managing their own workload effectively.
A genuine interest in furniture, design and the built environment.
Familiarity with contract furniture suppliers and manufacturers would be beneficial, although further training and development will be provided.
Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
Flexible working arrangements.
Private healthcare and enhanced annual leave.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Exposure to a varied portfolio of residential and commercial projects
Looking for an experienced Furniture Consultant to join their Manchester team and own key client relationships and projects across the residential sector.
The Role
You will manage residential furniture projects from initial brief through to completion, acting as a trusted point of contact for clients while coordinating closely with designers, manufacturers, suppliers and internal project teams.
Projects can involve everything from individual apartments through to amenity, reception and shared spaces, requiring an understanding of furniture specification alongside the commercial and logistical realities of delivering large-scale schemes.
Responsibilities
Developing furniture proposals in response to client briefs, budgets and design requirements.
Specifying furniture across residential and amenity environments.
Producing and managing quotations, schedules, presentations and specifications.
Advising clients on product selection, materials, finishes and alternative solutions.
Building strong relationships with developers, operators, designers and other project stakeholders.
Managing projects commercially, with an understanding of margins, budgets and profitability.
Liaising with manufacturers and suppliers to source products, pricing, samples and technical information.
Working closely with project and operations teams to ensure projects move successfully from specification through ordering, delivery and installation.
Identifying opportunities to grow existing client relationships and develop further project opportunities.
Managing your own pipeline and contributing towards individual and team sales targets.
Experience
This is a mid-to-senior appointment and requires someone with a strong understanding of the contract furniture and FF&E market who can operate independently and take responsibility for both projects and clients.
Relevant experience could come from a furniture consultancy, dealer, manufacturer or specialist FF&E business. Direct BTR experience is highly valuable; strong experience in hospitality, residential, workplace, or other project-led furniture sectors is also considered.
Commercially aware and comfortable working with pricing, margins and project budgets.
Confident managing clients and building long-term relationships.
Knowledgeable and genuinely interested in furniture, interiors and design.
Highly organised and able to manage several live projects simultaneously.
Comfortable taking a project from an initial conversation through specification, quotation, order and completion.
Detail-focused and someone who enjoys administrative tasks, completing them to a consistently high level of accuracy.
Able to manage priorities effectively, meet deadlines and see tasks through to completion.
Efficient, dependable and proactive in managing your own workload.
Confident communicating with designers, developers, manufacturers and senior client teams.
Collaborative and happy working as part of a wider consultancy and project delivery team.
Existing knowledge of contract furniture manufacturers, suppliers and the wider UK furniture market would be particularly useful.
Benefits
A friendly, sociable and dog-friendly open-plan office, with regular employee social events, monthly team lunches, stocked kitchen facilities
Flexible working, an enhanced holiday allowance, workplace pension, private healthcare, cycle to work scheme
Strong project ownership, direct client responsibility, and opportunities for continued progression.
Collate Form is recruiting for an exceptional Sales & Business Development Manager to lead the UK & Ireland growth of an internationally established, design-led manufacturer working at the highest end of the interiors market.
This is a business with a rare combination of heritage, craftsmanship, specialist manufacturing expertise and contemporary design. Its products are specified by leading architects, interior designers and hospitality groups internationally, with bespoke capabilities allowing it to work across highly individual residential, hospitality and commercial projects.
The opportunity in the UK is significant.
We are looking for someone who already knows the London design community: a commercially minded, well-connected individual who can build genuine relationships, open doors and turn specification opportunities into long-term business.
This is not simply a sales position. You will become the key commercial presence for the brand across the UK & Ireland, supported by an established European manufacturing operation and working closely with its exclusive UK distribution partner.
The Role
You will take ownership of developing the brand across both the A&D / Contract and premium Retail channels, identifying new opportunities and building a sustainable project pipeline.
You will:
Develop relationships with leading architects, interior designers, design studios, developers and hospitality groups.
Introduce the collection and manufacturing capabilities to new practices and specifiers.
Build a strong pipeline of high-end residential, hospitality and commercial projects.
Identify emerging studios, new clients and untapped opportunities across the market.
Manage the full commercial journey, from initial introduction and specification through negotiation and project conversion.
Work collaboratively with the UK distribution partner and the wider international team.
Organise presentations, studio visits, Lunch & Learns, showroom events and other client-facing activity.
Support designers with bespoke proposals tailored to individual projects.
Maintain clear visibility of opportunities, activity and pipeline through CRM reporting.
Represent the business at exhibitions, design events and client meetings.
Who We’re Looking For
The strongest candidates are likely to have built their career within luxury furniture, interiors, textiles, surfaces, lighting, design or another specification-led premium product sector.
You should bring:
Significant experience within London’s luxury Architecture & Design market.
An established personal network of interior designers, architects and design studios.
A strong understanding of high-end residential projects, alongside hospitality and commercial interiors.
Experience working with specification-led products and project sales.
Knowledge of both Contract and Retail routes to market.
Confidence engaging senior designers, principals, developers and commercial decision-makers.
Strong commercial judgement and negotiation ability.
A consultative rather than transactional approach to sales.
The ability to manage complex, high-value projects over relatively long sales cycles.
A genuine interest in craftsmanship, manufacturing, materials and design.
The Person
We are not looking for somebody whose approach begins with a cold sales list.
We are looking for someone who has spent years becoming part of the design community — someone who understands the studios, the personalities, the projects and how relationships actually develop within this market.
Your phone calls get answered because people know you.
You are naturally sociable and commercially ambitious, but equally credible discussing design, materials, manufacturing and bespoke project requirements.
You enjoy discovering opportunities, connecting people and helping turn an initial conversation into a project that may develop over many months.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to take a respected international design manufacturer and significantly expand its presence within one of the world’s most influential design markets.
You will have:
Genuine ownership of the UK & Ireland market.
The backing of an established international manufacturing business.
Extensive product and manufacturing training.
The ability to work with some of the world’s leading architecture and interior design practices.
A sophisticated, highly customisable product offering suited to exceptional projects.
Significant scope to shape the market strategy rather than simply inherit an established sales territory.
A competitive package comprising salary, performance-related incentives and benefits.
London based, with travel across the UK & Ireland and occasional international travel.
Applications and enquiries are handled confidentially by Collate Form.