London, UK
Sales manager
at Dagmar Design
Dagmar is hiring a sales manager to join its team in London.
About the role
Dagmar is a fast-growing Scandinavian design brand headquartered in London with a well-established global customer base. We are looking for a dynamic and highly experienced sales manager to join our company and help us meet our ambitious growth targets over the coming years. The ideal candidate will have a detailed understanding of the furniture and interiors industries in the UK, Europe and USA and a genuine passion for modern design. You will be responsible for creating and executing our sales strategy in order to maximise revenue growth and customer acquisition across B2B and DTC sales channels.
As part of a small but rapidly growing team it is essential that you are proactive and comfortable working autonomously. The role requires someone who can build, inspire and motivate a team in order to meet ambitious targets. You will report directly to the CEO and work closely with them to shape the long-term sales strategy of the company. An ability to build and maintain strong relationships with demanding clients is essential.
Responsibilities:
- meet ambitious sales targets by successfully managing the sales team
- design and implement a sales strategy to maximise digital DTC sales via our e-commerce platform
- expand our wholesale dealer network by identifying relevant retailers in key markets and building relationships with key decision makers
- expand and maintain our B2B A&D client list to maximise average revenue per account
- source and manage third party sales agents in key markets such as the USA
- prepare and present quarterly sales reports and forecasts to the management team
- identify emerging markets and trends whilst working closely with the product development team to ensure priorities are aligned and budgets allocated efficiently
- work closely with the marketing team to maximise the commercial potential of new product launches
Requirements:
- minimum five years of relevant sales experience in a design-oriented industry
- proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
- strong commercial sense, industry expertise and broad business knowledge
- excellent people management skills and positive attitude
- willingness and ability to travel to Europe and the USA as required
What we offer
We offer a fast-paced, demanding yet fun working environment with a young team who are dedicated to meeting our ambitious goals. Quality is at the heart of everything we do from the products we design and make to the customer experience we strive to offer. We have an entrepreneurial culture and encourage team members at all levels to contribute their own ideas and shape the company they want to work for. Our recently refurbished offices and showroom are located in Clerkenwell in the heart of London’s architecture and design district. We encourage all employees to work on-site as much as possible to foster a collaborative and personal work ethic.
We offer a competitive base salary plus performance related bonuses and a company profit-share scheme after qualifying period.
About the business
Dagmar was founded in 2012 with a simple mission: to showcase the best in 20th century Scandinavian design. We are dedicated to promoting the values and traditions of this period and continuing the legacies of the designers whose unique creativity left an indelible mark on global culture.
Scandinavian design has long been recognised as the perfect marriage between aesthetic beauty and functionality. This feat was achieved thanks to a supreme level of craftsmanship and the utilisation of the finest materials in the world. We apply these same principles to the furniture that we design and produce across three distinct collections.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Application deadline: as soon as possible
Preferred start date: as soon as possible