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Area Sales Manager – UK & Ireland
Clerkenwell showroom, London
£60,000 - £65,000 per annum plus commission
<p>My client is a high-end architectural manufacturer specialising in adaptable office architecture. They are seeking a dynamic and motivated Area Sales Manager – Distribution Channels (architecture, design & build, furniture or interior design) to grow their presence across the UK and Ireland.</p><p>You will be based at their Clerkenwell showroom in London and will collaborate closely with their global commercial team. An essential part of this role is to leverage the showroom, in Europe's largest district for contract showrooms and a hub for architects and specifiers, to actively demonstrate the functionality and versatility of the product range.</p><p><strong>What you'll do:</strong></p><ul><li>Drive sales growth across the UK and Ireland by developing and executing regional go-to-market strategies aligned with global business objectives.</li><li>Build and expand a strong network of distributors and partners, providing them with the tools and support needed to succeed.</li><li>Develop relationships with architects and design-build firms, expanding the UK footprint and opening new business opportunities.</li><li>Turn the Clerkenwell showroom into a hub of influence — hosting events, product demonstrations and thought-leadership sessions that attract and engage top industry players.</li><li>Own the regional sales pipeline and revenue targets, ensuring effective forecasting and CRM management in close collaboration with the global commercial team.</li><li>Stay close to market trends, identify upcoming projects and proactively secure key clients.</li><li>Collaborate with international teams, architects and ESG experts to create tailored, high-value solutions for the UK market.</li><li>Represent the brand at key events, building visibility and strengthening market position.</li><li>Balance time between client visits, showroom collaboration, industry networking and strategic project coordination to drive opportunities across the UK.</li><li>Share market intelligence, trends and opportunities to shape UK growth.</li></ul><p><strong>What you'll bring:</strong></p><ul><li>At least 5 years of experience in business development or sales within the architecture, design & build, furniture or interior design sectors in the UK.</li><li>Strong experience in managing distributor and dealer relationships, developing regional partner networks, implementing growth strategies and supporting partners through training, joint business planning and market development activities.</li><li>Understanding of the UK architecture and design-build community, especially among emerging professionals and young leaders.</li><li>Experienced in working within international business structures and collaborating with cross-functional teams, partners and stakeholders across diverse markets and cultures.</li><li>Familiarity with the real estate and workplace fit-out market; ability to track project pipelines and engage major end users directly.</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable leading workshops and delivering training.</li><li>Fluency in English.</li><li>Self-starter with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage travel schedules, events and remote work effectively.</li><li>Proficiency with CRM and office software; data-driven approach to lead management and reporting.</li></ul>
View DetailsFurniture Consultant
London & UK
Up to £50,000 (experience dependent), plus a generous commission package
This role is with a leading project furniture consultancy with over 23 years of experience delivering workplace solutions, specialising in transforming work environments to enhance productivity, creativity and well-being. As a Furniture Consultant you will drive sales growth through expert consultancy and client relationship management, using your industry knowledge and a consultative selling approach to deliver tailored furniture solutions that meet client needs. On client consultation and sales, you will engage with clients to understand their workspace requirements and provide tailored furniture solutions, deliver a consultancy experience that positions the business as a trusted partner, and proactively seek new business while nurturing existing client relationships to drive sales growth. On project management and coordination, you will collaborate with internal teams and external partners including A&D professionals, project managers and suppliers to ensure seamless project delivery, and manage end-to-end project lifecycles to a high standard of customer satisfaction and quality execution. You will also stay ahead of industry trends, bring innovative ideas to enhance client experiences, and support business development goals by contributing to appointments and tender opportunities.
View DetailsSenior Dealer Account Manager
London
£65,000 - £70,000 basic, plus car allowance and commission
This role is with a leading UK manufacturer of high-end office furniture, working within the Sales function and reporting to the London regional manager. Covering London and the southern region, it is focused on the dealer channel: maintaining and growing sales through an allocated portfolio of dealer accounts while identifying and developing new ones, in line with agreed targets. You will proactively manage your dealer accounts through regular telephone, email and site contact, running regular reviews to monitor contract performance and open up additional business, whether that is further products or wider services. Alongside the existing network you will develop new dealer relationships in line with agreed strategy, respond to requests for information, literature and tenders, and produce clear, accurate quotations, briefs and proposals. Product knowledge and presentation are central. You will deliver presentations and demonstrations of new and existing products to dealer teams, arrange the delivery and return of demonstration stock, keep dealers current on product developments, and represent the business at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations. You will negotiate terms of business including price, delivery and specification, and actively promote the wider service portfolio spanning installation, the service centre, ergonomics and recycling. The position is collaborative and outward looking. You will work with the wider UK and EMEA sales teams on project opportunities, support Customer Services and the Continuous Improvement Department in resolving complaints including reports, photographs and site visits, and gather market and dealer intelligence, feeding competitor and market trends back to the Sales Management and Design teams. You will also own account reporting documentation and database management, submit monthly and ad hoc reports, and run inductions for new dealer accounts. There is no supervisory responsibility attached to the position.
View DetailsCorporate Business Manager
London
£65,000 - £70,000 basic, plus car allowance and commission
This role is with a leading UK manufacturer of high-end office furniture, working within the Sales function and reporting to the Group Sales Director. The role is London based and focused on the Corporate sector, maintaining and developing sales in line with agreed targets by managing existing accounts and identifying and winning new ones. You will proactively manage an allocated portfolio of Corporate accounts through regular telephone, email and site contact, running reviews face to face or by phone to monitor contract performance and uncover further sales opportunities. Alongside that you will develop new business from a targeting list, respond to requests for information, literature and tenders, and produce clear, accurate quotations, briefs and proposals. The role carries a strong product and presentation element. You will deliver presentations and demonstrations of new and existing products, arrange delivery and return of demonstration stock, keep accounts up to date on product developments, and represent the business at trade exhibitions and events. You will negotiate terms of business including price, delivery and specification, and actively promote the wider service portfolio covering installation, the service centre, ergonomics and recycling. You will work closely with Customer Services and the Quality Department to resolve customer complaints, including reports, photographs and site visits where needed, and refer or share opportunities with the wider Sales Team. Market intelligence is part of the job: monitoring competitor and market developments and feeding back to the Sales Management Team. You will also handle Corporate reporting and database management, submitting monthly and ad hoc reports, and run inductions for new dealer and customer accounts. There is no supervisory responsibility attached to the position.
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"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."
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