Beyond Recruitment: Consulting for the Interiors sector
Based in Clerkenwell, Surtio specialises in the interiors, furniture, and construction industry in London and the UK.
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We provide end to end solutions from consulting, business transformation, and recruitment of all major roles including C-suite, Sales, Marketing, Logistics and Operations in London and the UK.
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We discuss relevant job roles with our candidates based on their skills and personality to ensure a correct long term fit.
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Our industry knowledge allows us to give our clients an up to date overview of the London office furniture sector.
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Browse our latest job opportunities in the furniture industry
Furniture Consultant
London
£55,000 per annum
This role is with a leading workplace strategy, design, and build firm, dedicated to transforming work environments into exceptional spaces for both people and businesses. The company delivers a bespoke, end-to-end service, quickly understanding client needs to design and implement industry-leading solutions. Their commitment extends to providing an uplifting client experience by fostering joy, purpose, belief, and connections through innovative spaces and relationships. The Furniture Consultant plays a crucial role within the furniture team, which is responsible for furnishing workspaces that cater to diverse client requirements. While varied, the primary function of this position is to secure furniture contracts for new clients, managing both large and small projects. This involves a comprehensive approach, from initial client engagement and brief taking through to project handover to the management team. Key responsibilities include developing and executing sales strategies to maximize opportunities and convert them into furniture sales orders. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of workplace strategy, current trends, and future thinking, along with extensive knowledge of the commercial furniture marketplace, including manufacturers, agents, and dealer networks. They will manage the entire sales lifecycle, encompassing product selection, showroom visits, specification, and sign-off, while also being adept at negotiating maximum discounts and favorable payment terms to ensure profitable returns and positive cash flow. Furthermore, the Consultant will be responsible for cultivating strong relationships with manufacturers, proactively networking with business providers to secure direct business, and seeking reciprocal opportunities within the design & build sector. Post-installation audits, detailed cost planning, and maintaining safety policies related to furniture supply and installation are also integral to the role, alongside weekly sales reporting to track live opportunities and prospects.
View DetailsSenior Designer
London
£48,000
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading high end furniture company as a Senior Designer. You will be at the forefront of crafting innovative and commercially viable workplace environments using office furniture solutions. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, space planning expertise, and a strong understanding of furniture systems and workplace trends. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's workplace design offering and delivering exceptional solutions to clients.
View DetailsDealer Salesperson
London showroom
£50k plus commission
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-end office furniture seating company as a Dealer Salesperson, based out of the London showroom. The primary purpose of this role is to drive sales growth within the UK market through effective engagement with dealer networks, end users, facility managers, and architects. Building and maintaining long-term relationships is essential for promoting the company's premium office solutions and ensuring a strong market presence. The responsibilities of this position include generating and growing project sales through dealer channels, establishing and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, and actively participating in industry events. The Dealer Salesperson will also be involved in presentations, coordination of leads and tenders, selection of new dealerships, and product training for dealer personnel. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of two years' experience in a similar role within the office interiors or related industry, with an established network among architects, furniture dealers, and facility managers. Strong communication skills, commercial acumen, and a hands-on, problem-solving mentality are essential for success in this role. A proactive team player with a passion for sales and a commitment to sustainable growth is highly desirable.
View DetailsProspecting Sales Representative
London
£40,000
A high-class interior design brand is seeking a Prospecting Sales Representative to join their team in London. The company specializes in creating unique spaces that reflect individual lifestyles, expanding from its origins in kitchen furniture to encompass the entire living area. With operational headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, the brand is establishing a flagship showroom in London, marking its entry into the UK market. The primary mission of the Prospecting Sales Representative is to develop and expand the company's network of contacts and customers in the London area. This involves prospecting the product range to architectural firms, decorators, design offices, real estate agencies, and construction brokers. Building strong, trustworthy relationships with customers in a competitive environment is essential. The ideal candidate will possess education in business, international trade, or interior architecture, along with at least 2 years of successful experience in prospecting and managing long sales cycles. Interior design knowledge is considered a plus. Key attributes include the ability to listen, be proactive, work quickly, and adapt effectively. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are vital, and a good level of Spanish would be an asset.
View DetailsWhat Our Clients Say
Trusted by leading companies in the furniture industry
"Over the past year Surtio have provided crucial support as we have evolved our business. We have undergone a complete re-brand and change in focus. This was supported by Surtio consultancy, who offered depth of industry knowledge and complete confidentiality when guiding and evaluating our supply chain. We also required new employees, with Rodney and Omar's willingness to understand our company structure, we found and attracted the right candidates and employed some important talent to grow our business."
David Hay
Managing Director
"Rodney has proven himself as having a 'sixth sense' when it comes to finding candidates who are suitable for Humanscale. He has an in-depth understanding of what we do and what we need. This undoubtedly puts him in a unique and advantageous position when compared to his peers. He is an extremely capable search professional who diligently profiles and selects candidates appropriate for the role. We highly recommend Surtio."
Tim Hutchings
President