# Surtio > Beyond Recruitment: Consulting for the Interiors Sector Surtio (trading name of RMB Recruitment Ltd) is a specialist recruitment and consulting firm serving the furniture, interiors, and construction industry in London and the UK. ## Core Services - **Recruitment**: Permanent placement of C-suite, Sales, Marketing, Logistics, and Operations professionals in the interiors sector - **Consulting**: Business transformation, go-to-market strategy, organisational design, and operational improvement - **Candidate Services**: CV review, interview coaching, career guidance for interiors industry professionals ## Industry Focus Surtio operates exclusively within the office furniture, interiors, and construction sectors. This specialisation provides deep market knowledge including routes to market, company structures, sales strategies, and competitive positioning. ## Key Differentiators - Sector-specialist knowledge (not a generalist recruiter) - End-to-end consulting beyond traditional recruitment - Deep relationships across the UK interiors market - Understanding of industry-specific roles and career paths ## Target Audience - **Employers**: Furniture, interiors, and construction companies seeking talent or consulting support - **Candidates**: Professionals in the interiors sector seeking new opportunities ## Contact - Website: https://www.surtio.com - Location: London, United Kingdom ## Pages - [Home](https://www.surtio.com/) - [About](https://www.surtio.com/about) - [Consulting](https://www.surtio.com/consulting) - [Current Jobs](https://www.surtio.com/current-jobs) - [For Candidates](https://www.surtio.com/new-candidates) - [For Employers](https://www.surtio.com/new-employers) - [Testimonials](https://www.surtio.com/testimonials) - [Case Studies](https://www.surtio.com/case-studies) - [Contact](https://www.surtio.com/contact) --- # Full page content ## Home URL: https://www.surtio.com/ ## Beyond Recruitment: Consulting for the Interiors sector Based in Clerkenwell, Surtio specialises in the interiors, furniture, and construction industry in London and the UK. ### Our Services 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. #### For Job Seekers We discuss relevant job roles with our candidates based on their skills and personality to ensure a correct long term fit. #### For Employers Our industry knowledge allows us to give our clients an up to date overview of the London office furniture sector. #### Consultancy We offer a service for companies who are looking for impartial and unbiased advice, based on fact, not opinion. --- ## About URL: https://www.surtio.com/about ## About Surtio ### OUR COMPANY RMB Recruitment Ltd trading as Surtio specialises in the furniture, interiors and construction industry in London and the UK. The company is owned by Rodney. Rodney has worked within the office furniture industry for many years. Our knowledge of the office furniture industry allows us to have more of an in depth conversation with our clients than a generic recruitment company. We discuss routes to market, company structure, sales strategy and position within the overall office furniture market. We recruit for Director, Sales, Business Development, Account Manager, Project Manager, Logistics, Operations, Sales Support and Showroom jobs in London and the UK. We discuss relevant job roles with our candidates based on their skills and personality to ensure a correct long term fit within their new company. ### THE TEAM The company was founded by Rodney Barracliffe. Rodney was an A+D sales person for Herman Miller, K+N and Samas. #### RODNEY BARRACLIFFE Director With extensive experience in the office furniture industry, Rodney brings deep industry knowledge and connections to the recruitment process. LinkedIn Profile #### MARIA BARRACLIFFE Director Maria brings valuable expertise to the Surtio team, helping to ensure candidates and clients find the perfect match. LinkedIn Profile Office Address: 1st Floor, Davina House, 137-149 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7ET #### Our Approach Makes Us Different Learn more about how our industry expertise and personalized approach sets us apart from generic recruitment agencies. #### Industry Expertise Our deep knowledge of the furniture industry allows us to match the right candidates with the right companies. #### Personalized Service We take the time to understand both our clients' needs and our candidates' skills and aspirations. #### Long-term Relationships We focus on creating successful, lasting placements that benefit both employers and candidates. --- ## Consulting URL: https://www.surtio.com/consulting ## Consultancy Services All our consultancy projects are treated with 100% confidentiality and we are happy to sign NDA's before discussing your project. We offer a service for companies who are looking for impartial and unbiased advice, based on fact, not opinion. We have invaluable market knowledge and have helped numerous clients in areas such as: #### Analysis and perception of your brand in the UK Our connectivity within the dealer, D+B and A+D markets allows us to gain honest opinions on how your brand is currently perceived by the market. #### New brands to the UK Based on fact and not opinion, we can give you a thorough understanding of the UK market and advice on how you need to conduct commercially to achieve short, medium and long term success. #### Young brands / start up mentoring We can help with your approach to the UK and London market, advising each step in terms of your commercial approach to various routes to market. #### Product portfolio assessment We can assess your current product portfolio in terms of its relevance to the UK market and how it compares to your competitors in terms of price, lead times and design. #### Routes to market advice and improving connectivity Our knowledge of the UK market allows us to give you a deep understanding of the Dealer, D+B and A+D routes to market and advise the most appropriate route for your business. We can also advise on the best contacts within each route to market. #### Relocation / Showroom Space We have strong contacts within the property market in Clerkenwell which allows us to assist you with finding relevant showroom space, a showroom collaboration or short term pop up space. #### Human resources, learning/development, mentoring We have contacts with UK Employment lawyers to advise on any sensitive actions you need to take. We can also assist with the learning and development of your employees in terms of their approach to the different routes to market. #### Global research / market intelligence Our connectivity and knowledge allows us to give you reports on various industry topics including salary expectations, commission structures and detailed job role analysis. #### RODNEY BARRACLIFFE Managing Director M: +44 (0)7968 725 019 #### MARIA BARRACLIFFE Finance Director M: +44 (0)7956 298 064 Office Address: 1st Floor, Davina House, 137-149 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7ET --- ## For Candidates URL: https://www.surtio.com/new-candidates ## New Candidates ### WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT Surtio is different from all generic recruitment agencies. We only recruit within the office furniture industry. The company is owned by Rodney. Rodney worked within the office furniture industry for many years before starting the company. He did not come from a recruitment background, therefore he offers a more personal approach. 1st Floor, Davina House, 137-149 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7ET We only put one candidate forward for each role, therefore you are not one of several candidates going for an interview. If any candidate does not complete the first 3 months in their new role we do not get paid. Our clients trust us and know we only put forward relevant candidates. Our candidates stay in touch with us throughout their careers. We treat all information as strictly confidential, irrespective of us having a relationship with your current employer. #### Our Candidate Process 1 Initial Conversation When you register as a new candidate with Surtio we have an in depth telephone conversation to understand your background. 2 Face to Face Meeting We then arrange a face to face meeting to gauge your personality, career path and work life balance. 3 Perfect Match Once we have a full understanding of a candidate's background we will discuss opportunities that we feel are a correct fit. --- ## For Employers URL: https://www.surtio.com/new-employers ## New Employers ### EMPLOYERS RECRUITMENT SERVICE Surtio recruits specifically within the office furniture industry. The company is owned by Rodney. Rodney has worked within the office furniture industry, for companies such as: Herman Miller, Koenig-Neurath. New employers can be confident that we know the sector we recruit for. Our industry knowledge allows us to find relevant candidates that have the correct skill sets and personality to work within our sector. We visit all new clients wherever they are based to understand the full business model. We meet all candidates face to face to ensure they have the right character to fit in with our clients' companies. We support clients with writing detailed job specifications. We advise on salary scale and commission structures. #### Our Employer Services 1 Industry Knowledge Our industry knowledge allows us to give our clients an up to date overview of the London office furniture sector. 2 Personalized Service We visit all new clients wherever they are based to understand the full business model. We also meet all candidates face to face to ensure they have the right character to fit in with our clients' companies. 3 Comprehensive Support We support clients with writing detailed job specifications. We also advise on salary scale and commission structures. --- ## Case Studies URL: https://www.surtio.com/case-studies ## CASE STUDIES Sales Person Sourcing & Training Our client was a European furniture manufacturer, who employed Surtio to source a new Sales Person from outside of the interiors sector, to approach and sell to the Design and Build market. We met candidates face to face to assess whether they had the correct approach,... Our client was a European furniture manufacturer, who employed Surtio to source a new Sales Person from outside of the interiors sector, to approach and sell to the Design and Build market. We met candidates face to face to assess whether they had the correct approach, personality and skills to engage successfully with the specifier market. Once the relevant person was selected, we taught them how to approach the market in a focused and intelligent manner. This resulted in our client and our candidate forming a successful strategy to grow the business long term, within the Design and Build sector. Dealer Portfolio Assessment Our client, a major Dealer, was looking to evaluate their product portfolio and trading terms. They appointed Surtio to review all manufacturers in terms of quality, design, delivery and trading terms. We visited all relevant suppliers and selected the appropriate products that would improve our client's... Our client, a major Dealer, was looking to evaluate their product portfolio and trading terms. They appointed Surtio to review all manufacturers in terms of quality, design, delivery and trading terms. We visited all relevant suppliers and selected the appropriate products that would improve our client's overall offering. Once this was completed a full detailed report was prepared and presented by Surtio, with introductions to the key people at the relevant manufacturers arranged. This service provided valuable insight and saved our client time and money and more importantly, allowed our client to build long-term relationships. UK Operation Analysis Our client was a European Office Furniture Manufacturer who had been trading in the UK for 20 years, with slow growth. They appointed Surtio to analyse their UK business and team, and appoint a new MD. The first stage was recommending the most appropriate way of... Our client was a European Office Furniture Manufacturer who had been trading in the UK for 20 years, with slow growth. They appointed Surtio to analyse their UK business and team, and appoint a new MD. The first stage was recommending the most appropriate way of removing the current MD; we then advised a cooling off period to allow us to find the right candidate. During the cooling off period we worked with our client to write a short to medium business plan for the UK, which then allowed us to find the right candidate to implement this business plan. The brief was for the new MD to grow the business in new sectors, increase the product portfolio, and make it easier for strategic partners to work with them. We worked with an outstanding candidate over a 6-week period who was currently a Sales Director for a major brand in the sector. In their first 3 years in their new role they increased turnover threefold and built a new team within the UK. --- ## Testimonials URL: https://www.surtio.com/testimonials ## Testimonials #### I.E STUDIO "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 #### FLOKK "After having used a fair number of agencies over the years with variable success I was very impressed by Surtio's fresh and professional approach to recruitment. Surtio saved me a lot of time by actually understanding our business and our needs and based on that not wasting my time presenting unsuitable candidates. I am very pleased to say that all the candidates that Surtio put forward (which was unbelievably also the only ones) are doing a fantastic job and for that I am grateful." Jörgen Josefsson Ex-UK Manager #### VITRA "I like using Surtio as they are based in London and therefore able to offer us a very personal face to face service. I also think its important that Rodney is ex industry, takes the time to get to know our company and meets each candidate before he puts them forward." Mark Baldwin Ex-Sales Director #### HUMANSCALE "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 #### BENE "Surtio were a fantastic collaborator in helping us deliver an impactful product launch event. They showed great understanding and sensitivity to our product and brand values and knew exactly the tone to set. Their team and event staff were very knowledgeable and worked incredibly hard. As a result the event was delivered exactly as it had be planned. We look forward to working with them in the future." Stephen Block UK Marketing Manager #### ARPER "Rodney and Omar have both been extremely helpful and a most valuable resource when it came to understanding the major dynamics involved in the design furniture business in London. I believe that knowing the environment you operate within is the first necessary step to achieve profitable results. Surtio have massively helped in starting us on the right foot for our strategy in London for the near future." Daniel Gava Ex-UK General Manager #### ULTRA FABRICS "We found Surtio to be professional, knowledgeable and efficient with their approach to Ultrafabrics' hiring needs. Surtio's industry-related experience was instrumental in procuring relevant CV's. Most impressive was the amount of time Surtio was willing to invest in understanding essential points required of the position and by the company. Surtio heard our requirements, listened to what was important to Ultrafabrics, and took an expert, direct, and common sense approach to providing us with viable candidates suited to the position. That they did not waste key decision makers' time but instead, took in-depth steps to send quality candidates for review was invaluable. Thank you Surtio!" Barbara James Director of HR #### NARBUTAS "Surtio have recruited personal for Narbutas over the past three years, on each occasion Rodney and Omar have delivered a quality service with very focused approach. Their direct approach is exactly what is required for our company and they completed the recruitment process very quickly and efficiently. Rodney made the effort to visit the factory and our head office to fully understand the business and what would be required from a new employee. The difference with Surtio is their knowledge of the industry and their understanding of Narbutas. This became evident with the quality of candidate Surtio were able to offer, we would have no issues at all recommending Surtio as a company and I am sure we will be asking for their services again in the future." Gary Bolton Head Of UK Business #### FAMO "Surtio has a knowledge and understanding of the market that makes them unique. They have an ability to understand the culture of a company and match that with the right candidates. The approach is refreshing, practical and very effective." Paul Smith UK Director #### BOSS DESIGN "We at Boss have found Surtio to be a good, free thinking and flexible company and I'd be happy to recommend their services to others." Brian Murray Managing Director #### HITCH MYLIUS "Surtio's industry experience means that they just get it. They intuitively understood who we were and the type of candidates we were searching for. They did their research properly on both us and the people they put forward. Rodney and Omar assess candidates on relevant skills and personality rather than industry experience alone. Only appropriate applicants were proposed to us and the vacancies we had were filled by exactly the right people." Ian Ashley Ex-Sales Director #### VITRA "Vitra have found Surtio to bring a fresh, new perspective to recruitment in the furniture industry. In addition they are flexible, realistic and practical when catering to our needs." Tony Ash Ex-Managing Director – UK & Middle East #### KUSCH & CO "We have used the recruitment services of Surtio and are delighted with the results and refreshing approach Rodney and his team deliver. Their process is based upon truly understanding the brief from position through to company culture and then providing a small number of suitable candidates that fit the profile rather than the usual swamping of candidate CV`s that you would normally associate with the recruitment sector. Through this approach our interviewing process and search for the correct staff has been greatly reduced and targeted resulting in some excellent staff and a saving based on time." Carl Abeydeera Managing Director #### GRESHAM "We used Surtio to assist with the launch event for our new London Showroom. We had every confidence in them to make the launch event a success and guarantee a great guest list. I found the honest and direct approach of the team to be very refreshing. They did not just provide us with an Event Management service, but their knowledge and understanding of the industry, along with their close relationships, ensured we targeted the right market for our business. I am very much looking forward to working with Rodney and Omar on future ventures." Julian Roebuck Managing Director #### ATMOSPHERE CONTRACTS & DESIGN "A refreshing alternative to the other recruitment consultants we had considered. Rodney and Omar instantly set themselves apart with their industry knowledge and their personal, yet direct approach. They took the time to come and visit us at our factory, outside London and really got under the skin of the company and the culture, so that when it came to finding the right person for a key role, they fully understood what we were looking for and the type of person who would fit. The added value you get when working with Surtio is that they are extremely well-connected in the furniture industry and they know how to use those connections, frequently spotting opportunities to bring relevant people together." Graham Ross Managing Director #### SEDUS "We approached Surtio to not only look at the way we recruit in the UK, but to understand the way the market has evolved and gain a clear understanding to develop our strategy for the future. Most recruitment companies do not have a deep understanding of our market sector, this is definitely not the case with Surtio. Our team has benefited from Rodney's expert insight, giving us complete confidence in the direction and decisions we make. Our relationship continues with input from Omar, on process and business case management for our new team, who are already achieving excellent levels of business in supporting our clients in the UK." Dr. Bernhard Kallup Ex-CEO of Sedus Stoll AG #### BN OFFICE "We hired Surtio on a 3 month consultancy contract to help us restructure our operations in the UK. We were very impressed by the transparent communication we received from the first day and their attitude was different and modern. They have a very in-depth understanding of the A&D, D&B and Dealer set-up and helped us design our routes to market. This approach saved us a lot of time, money and resources. Surtio fulfilled all their promises. We will definitely be using them again." Roman Przybylski Board Director #### BUZZISPACE "We found Surtio extremely efficient for a company abroad like ourselves. At first, we were looking for a Director for the UK and Middle East to set up our London branch in Clerkenwell. Now I understand that Surtio is much more than the average recruitment company. If you listen well, they can give you a lot of good advice and they are always happy to share. Surtio understands the win-win principle and that's what business is about, isn't it." Steve Symons CEO #### FORMA 5 "We used Surtio for consultancy and recruitment at the time of establishing Forma 5 in the UK in 2008. As a foreign company Surtio helped us understand that London is unique in its approach to office furniture and different to any other market that we currently trade in. Surtio advised us about the direction we had to take in setting up our UK operation, which was different from our initial thoughts. Finally, following Surtio's guidance, we can now say we made the right decisions, and also saved a lot of time and money. They took a very active part in many aspects of the company offering a great level of support to our new staff, giving them constructive advice and training on the industry and the current market situation. They have also been a tremendous help with connectivity within the industry, which makes them outstanding in their jobs. Their resourcefulness and refreshing approach along with a deep knowledge and understanding of the market, makes them unique. Surtio is a very useful resource and they have been an invaluable asset to our company's success. We highly recommend Surtio for the experience, effectiveness, professionalism and confidentiality that they offer. We will definitely keep using them in the future." Rubén Fernández European Manager #### BOLON "We have used Surtio for both event management and recruitment and they consistently offer a high quality and efficient service. They have excellent industry knowledge and relationships and are always a pleasure to deal with." Sarah Herman Owner #### ICON "A refreshingly professional approach to recruitment." John Wesson MD, Icon Screens #### TECHO "Techo have benefitted from Surtio's services on several levels for several years. Surtio planned and staffed our very successful 10-year anniversary showroom party – around 150 people attended and we received numerous compliments. Rodney has also advised us on our marketing programme and he has, without question, enhanced and focused our activities. Finally, Surtio have advised us on our recruitment policies. In all respects, Surtio have provided us with an excellent service and I would unhesitatingly recommend Rodney and his team." Barry Foley Ex-Managing director #### DAUPHIN "As an acknowledged sceptic and cynic, and one who has never totally embraced the Recruitment Profession, I was fascinated when Surtio was strongly recommended to me by a friend in the furniture industry. I have to admit that my conversations and discussions with Rodney were like a breath of fresh air, and that I found his approach and views sensibly direct – some might find him abrasive but you know where you stand and you arrive at the desired goal quickly and efficiently. We have as a result been able to recruit a new member to our team who we see being part of our continued growth for many years to come – we will talk to Rodney again when the next opportunity arises!" Nicholas Podolier Ex-Director #### DAY2 "Surtio are like a breath of fresh air in our industry. The direct no nonsense approach has saved us a lot of time when recruiting. The fact that they do not clog up my e-mail inbox with dozens of seemingly impressive CVs from candidates that prove otherwise when interviewed. We would certainly use Surtio again." Jim Meier Managing Director #### CLARKE RENDALL "I admire Rodney's no nonsense, direct and sometimes blunt business manner. It's very refreshing to meet a fellow industry professional who clearly and knowledgeably says what he thinks rather than tells you what you want to hear. Having successfully recruited an industry sales professional through Surtio, Rodney will be the first person I will call when we next look to recruit." Martin Clarke Managing Director #### COLEBROOK BOSSON SAUNDERS "Surtio have supplied staff for CBS. We like to use them because they have a different, fresh, approach. Surtio acquire in depth knowledge of the company they are recruiting for so they can ensure the people they propose will be a good fit. Surtio are so sure of their candidates potential they will return their fee if they prove unsuccessful within 3 months. 3 months is not necessarily long enough for someone to prove themselves. However, it does give a degree of security and shows commitment from Surtio that they believe in the people they put forward. Surtio also provide 'after sales support' by mentoring the appointee well into their new career, providing advice and market knowledge." Martyn Colebrook Managing Director #### ALLERMUIR "I have known Rodney 22 years having both started in the industry at the same time. Now as Sales Director for Allermuir I only use Rodney for my recruitment and our Group have had 4 new recruits off Surtio in the last 12 months. You know where you stand and you know what you're going to get with Surtio. No time wasting and time wasters; when he gets a candidate in front of you, chances are you'll employ them. The 4 people we employed were from only 5 we saw from Surtio so they're doing half the work already for you. Next year we'll be holding a huge party and they'll be organising the lot. So like I said I've known him 22 years, if you don't know him then you need to – you're business will only benefit." Robin Bayliss Ex-Sales Director #### RAINBOW DESIGN "I have always been reluctant to use recruitment companies when employing staff because I have found that other than saving me a few hours of interviews, they offered me no other benefits. However, Surtio have proven to be completely different, so much so that I would call their service unique. They assisted me in 2008 when I was in need of a new salesperson and accepting their help was one of the best business decisions I have made. They took the time to understand my business first and then to help me establish the role I needed to fill. Having been in business for over 20 years, I thought I knew everything about salespeople and the industry in which we work but this was not the case. Surtio have so much experience in how lots of organisations work, large and small and this experience helped me understand and appreciate where my company could expand and open new avenues of business. The result of this understanding was that I employed a new salesman who opened a whole new area of business into which we have been extremely successful. I have since taken on several new members of staff and the percentage of my workforce who have come through Surtio now totals 60%. All of whom have been perfect for the roles I needed and have brought with them new skills and understanding that have taken the business forward." Tony Antoniou Managing Director #### JDD FURNITURE "We have worked closely with Surtio, on a consultancy basis, over the past year developing our London presence. Rodney and Omar took the time to visit our Birmingham HQ to learn about our business in detail, allowing them to clearly advise on how JDD approach the market and grow our business. We highly recommend the Surtio team, and will continue to make use of all aspects of Surtio's Consultancy, Recruitment and Events for many years to come." Joe Duffell Co-Owner #### PLATFFORM "Having used Surtio on many occasions now, I am very pleased with the quality of the candidates they have put forward across all disciplines within our business. The vetting process they provide prior to sending in the candidates is invaluable. It ensures we don't waste time interviewing unsuitable people for positions and has led to us employing and retaining a number of key individuals within our company to date. We will be continuing to use Surtio as our company grows and look forward to working with their team of friendly staff." Stuart Young Managing Director #### WORK AGILE "Surtio have proved an invaluable source of inspiration and direction over the past 2 years whilst we have been developing our workagile range and setting up the showroom in EC1. With Surtio, what you see is what you get and whilst he might not be everybody's cup of tea, Rodneys no bullshit approach is actually quite refreshing. They have a proven track record stretching back many years in the industry and by combining the recruitment and events aspects of their business they remain well connected. We will continue to work with Surtio on an ongoing basis as we seek to grow our London based sales team and are looking forward to letting them host our 1st party in the not so distant future." Chris Glass Managing Director #### I.E Studio #### Flokk #### Vitra #### Humanscale #### Bene #### Arper #### Ultra Fabrics #### Narbutas #### Sedus #### Hitch Mylius #### Gresham #### Kusch & Co #### Boss Design #### Forma 5 #### Atmosphere #### BuzziSpace #### BN Office #### Dauphin #### Bolon #### Colebrook Bosson Saunders #### Icon #### Techo #### Clarke Rendall #### Allermuir #### Day2 #### JDD Furniture #### Platfform #### Work Agile #### Rainbow Design --- ## Contact URL: https://www.surtio.com/contact ## Contact ### RODNEY BARRACLIFFE Managing Director M: +44 (0)7968 725 019 E: rodney@surtio.com Office Address: 1st Floor, Davina House, 137-149 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7ET ### MARIA BARRACLIFFE Finance Director M: +44 (0)7956 298 064 E: maria@surtio.com Office Address: 1st Floor, Davina House, 137-149 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7ET To get in touch or apply for a job, use the form at https://www.surtio.com/contact or email rodney@surtio.com. --- # Current jobs (11) ## Project Manager URL: https://www.surtio.com/current-jobs/SUR538 Job code: SUR538 Location: London Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience Type: Full time Posted: 2026-09-30 The Project Manager is responsible for managing the successful delivery of furniture projects from order placement through to practical completion. Working closely with the Sales, Project Lead and Administration teams, the Project Manager will coordinate suppliers, logistics, installation teams and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standard. Daily duties will vary depending on the stages of multiple current projects. ## Mid-Weight Project Designer / Visualiser URL: https://www.surtio.com/current-jobs/SUR537 Job code: SUR537 Location: Clerkenwell showroom, London (flexible working) Salary: £45,000 basic salary per annum Type: Full time Posted: 2026-09-17 My client is a well-established international office furniture manufacturer with over 200 years of history, furnishing forward-looking, innovative and sustainable working environments. They are seeking a Mid-Weight Project Designer / Visualiser to join their team at their Clerkenwell showroom in London, with flexible working. What you'll do: - Develop high-quality and timely planning documents, technical drawings, 3D models (Revit, CAD) and renderings for projects, proposals, marketing and customer presentations. - Create design concepts and solutions that meet client requests effectively, supporting sales in product identification, configuration and preparation of final design packs for successful installations. - Ensure the quality, accuracy and maintenance of customer, design and technical data in internal systems, keeping product renderings, drawings and resource libraries up to date. - Collaborate closely with sales staff on all sales-related matters and proactively contribute to improving quality and efficiency in the design process and outputs. ## Area Sales Manager – UK & Ireland URL: https://www.surtio.com/current-jobs/SUR536 Job code: SUR536 Location: Clerkenwell showroom, London Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum plus commission Type: Full time Posted: 2026-09-14 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. 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. What you'll do: - Drive sales growth across the UK and Ireland by developing and executing regional go-to-market strategies aligned with global business objectives. - Build and expand a strong network of distributors and partners, providing them with the tools and support needed to succeed. - Develop relationships with architects and design-build firms, expanding the UK footprint and opening new business opportunities. - Turn the Clerkenwell showroom into a hub of influence — hosting events, product demonstrations and thought-leadership sessions that attract and engage top industry players. - Own the regional sales pipeline and revenue targets, ensuring effective forecasting and CRM management in close collaboration with the global commercial team. - Stay close to market trends, identify upcoming projects and proactively secure key clients. - Collaborate with international teams, architects and ESG experts to create tailored, high-value solutions for the UK market. - Represent the brand at key events, building visibility and strengthening market position. - Balance time between client visits, showroom collaboration, industry networking and strategic project coordination to drive opportunities across the UK. - Share market intelligence, trends and opportunities to shape UK growth. What you'll bring: - At least 5 years of experience in business development or sales within the architecture, design & build, furniture or interior design sectors in the UK. - 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. - Understanding of the UK architecture and design-build community, especially among emerging professionals and young leaders. - Experienced in working within international business structures and collaborating with cross-functional teams, partners and stakeholders across diverse markets and cultures. - Familiarity with the real estate and workplace fit-out market; ability to track project pipelines and engage major end users directly. - Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable leading workshops and delivering training. - Fluency in English. - Self-starter with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage travel schedules, events and remote work effectively. - Proficiency with CRM and office software; data-driven approach to lead management and reporting. ## Furniture Consultant URL: https://www.surtio.com/current-jobs/SUR535 Job code: SUR535 Location: London & UK Salary: Up to £50,000 (experience dependent), plus a generous commission package Type: Full time Posted: 2026-09-02 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. ## Senior Dealer Account Manager URL: https://www.surtio.com/current-jobs/SUR534 Job code: SUR534 Location: London Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 basic, plus car allowance and commission Type: Full time Posted: 2026-08-31 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. ## Corporate Business Manager URL: https://www.surtio.com/current-jobs/SUR533 Job code: SUR533 Location: London Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience, plus car allowance and commission Type: Full time Posted: 2026-08-28 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. ## Senior Sales Executive URL: https://www.surtio.com/current-jobs/SUR525 Job code: SUR525 Location: London, England Salary: Up to £60k basic - OTE £100k Type: Full Time Posted: 2026-03-23 A leading commercial interiors company, registered in England, is seeking a Senior Sales Executive to join its dynamic team. This pivotal role is responsible for driving the development of high-quality sales opportunities, fostering a collaborative and team-first approach to secure commercially sound and deliverable projects for the company. The Senior Sales Executive will lead complex and higher-value sales opportunities from initial engagement through to appointment. This involves strategically shaping opportunities with insight, precise preparation, and clear positioning. The role also requires active participation in lead generation, meticulous pipeline management, and building robust relationships with key stakeholders including architects, designers, project managers, consultants, and end clients. Furthermore, the Executive will spearhead the sales approach during quotation and RFP stages, ensuring thorough understanding before resources are committed. The ideal candidate will embody strong sales leadership, demonstrating best practices in preparation, briefing, and internal alignment. They must possess a keen commercial awareness, understanding margin, cashflow, and risk, while coordinating with finance to align opportunities. Essential attributes include maintaining strong knowledge of products, market trends, and sustainability credentials. The successful candidate will also be expected to uphold the company’s values and professionalism, foster a positive sales culture, and rigorously comply with all health, safety, quality, and environmental procedures. ## Project Manager URL: https://www.surtio.com/current-jobs/SUR523 Job code: SUR523 Location: London Salary: Depending on experience Type: Full time Posted: 2026-02-07 This role is with an international, high-end office furniture manufacturer renowned for its premium products and exceptional client experience. The company is looking for a Project Manager to support the operational delivery of client orders, from initial enquiry through to final installation and aftercare. It is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their project management career to build hands-on experience within a premium manufacturing environment, working alongside an established team. Working closely with senior colleagues, you will help oversee the order lifecycle, assisting with day-to-day operational activities including quoting, pricing support, client enquiries, and post-sale service. The role involves close coordination with sales, production, logistics, and installation teams, as well as international partners, to keep orders accurate, production workflows on schedule, and delivery and installation running smoothly. You will also gain exposure to stock control, warehouse oversight, and quality control procedures. As you develop, you will take on increasing ownership, contributing to improvements in efficiency, cost control, and scalability while upholding premium quality standards. Day to day this means helping to monitor quality control, supporting health and safety compliance, and resolving operational and client issues promptly to build strong long-term relationships. It suits a proactive, solutions-focused individual who can manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will not need years of project management behind you. What matters is some relevant experience or a genuine interest in manufacturing, furniture, interiors, or a related premium product sector, together with strong organisational skills and a willingness to learn order fulfilment, logistics, and installation workflows. You will be a confident communicator, comfortable coordinating multiple stakeholders and schedules, with high attention to detail and a commitment to quality, service, and health and safety. There is clear scope to grow into full project ownership. ## Furniture Consultant URL: https://www.surtio.com/current-jobs/SUR522 Job code: SUR522 Location: London Salary: £55,000 per annum Type: Full-time Posted: 2026-02-02 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. ## Dealer Salesperson URL: https://www.surtio.com/current-jobs/SUR520 Job code: SUR520 Location: London showroom Salary: £50k plus commission Type: Full-time Posted: 2026-01-09 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. ## Account Manager URL: https://www.surtio.com/current-jobs/SUR515 Job code: SUR515 Location: London Salary: £45k plus commission Type: Full time Posted: 2025-11-13 This high-end European office furniture manufacturer with a rich history spanning over two centuries, is dedicated to designing forward-thinking, innovative, and sustainable working environments. They believe a great environment fosters creativity and innovation, making it possible for teams to thrive. They are seeking a highly motivated Account Manager to drive substantial growth within a key sector of the commercial furniture market. This role focuses on cultivating and strengthening relationships with strategically targeted clients to boost business development and profitability. The Account Manager will act as a proactive liaison between the client and relevant internal departments, ensuring seamless support and fostering sales growth. Collaboration within a dynamic and successful team environment is crucial. The successful candidate will possess the ability to collaborate effectively with sales leads, building strong relationships quickly. Excellent presentation skills and a team-oriented approach are essential, along with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely while working effectively within diverse teams. A strong commercial understanding of how to develop sales through solid relationships is vital, as is existing knowledge of quote preparation and design packages for rendering. The position is based in their design-led showroom in Clerkenwell. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to make a significant impact and potentially advance into a main sales role in the future.