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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Browse our latest job opportunities in the furniture industry
Corporate 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.
View DetailsProspecting Sales Representative
London (West End)
£50,000 per annum plus commission
A high-end kitchen manufacturer with more than 70 years of heritage is opening its flagship interior design showroom in London, and is looking for a Prospecting Sales Representative to build its presence in the capital. Originally known for kitchens, the brand now designs for the whole day area of the home, working from the principle that every person is unique and so are the spaces they live in. Already well established across Europe, the UK is the next chapter — and this role is central to it. This is a genuine business development position. You will take the range out to architectural practices, interior designers, design offices, estate agencies and construction brokers across London, building a network of specifiers from the ground up and earning trust in a competitive, design-led market. What you will be doing: • Prospecting and business development across the London area — phoning, emailing and face-to-face visits • Understanding the commercial challenges of the professionals you meet, and positioning the brand as the solution • Identifying live projects through consistent market monitoring and your contact network, and finding the decision-maker on each one • Building and maintaining a file of prescribers and specifiers • Negotiating new agreements and following projects right through to signature • Providing technical advice and support in line with construction industry regulation • Supporting showroom and trade events alongside the Communication & Marketing team • Weekly reporting to your manager This is a full-time permanent contract based at the West End showroom, with all business travel costs covered by the company. It suits someone who wants to be early into a brand's UK launch and have a visible hand in how it lands.
View DetailsFurniture Sales Support Coordinator
London (4 days/week in office)
£50,000
A London-based role (4 days in the office) for a proactive and highly organised team player with strong experience in sales support and coordination within the commercial interiors or furniture industry. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, a keen eye for detail and design, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. Sales Support: prepare and issue project quotations and cost plan budgets; support the sales team on product specification and technical requirements; produce detailed cost plans suitable for client presentation; liaise with manufacturers and suppliers for product information, lead times and pricing; coordinate fabric and material sampling for client approvals; verify order acknowledgements and specifications for project accuracy; and manage the transition of information from sales to delivery. Project Coordination: track project programmes and delivery schedules to keep projects on course, and assist in reporting snagging and shortages to secure client project sign-off.
View DetailsOffice Manager & Administrator
London
£37,000 - £40,000 per year
This role is with a major London office furniture dealer, a dynamic company at the heart of business operations. They are seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to join their team as an Office Manager & Administrator. This varied and rewarding position combines essential office management duties with critical project administration tasks, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being central to business success. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office, maintaining a professional, efficient, and welcoming workplace. This involves managing facilities, coordinating events, overseeing health and safety, and supporting new employee onboarding. Simultaneously, the role provides vital administrative support across project, sales, procurement, and operational teams, contributing directly to the successful delivery of client projects through meticulous order processing, supplier management, and documentation upkeep. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, adaptability, and a keen eye for detail, capable of expertly managing multiple priorities. They will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across various departments, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal abilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a genuine impact through your organizational prowess and commitment to detail, contributing to both operational excellence and sustainability-focused initiatives within a supportive environment.
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