London, UK
Sales manager
at Béton Brut
Béton Brut is seeking a sales manager to join its team in London.
About us
Béton Brut gallery presents rare, design-led furniture from Europe and Japan. The collection, drawn from over a century of design, coheres around functional art and sculptural forms.
Founded in 2013 by design dealer Sophie Pearce, our uniquely curated collection is available for sale and hire. We work with private individuals and trade clients to collect, commission and curate pieces for their projects. We also represents contemporary designers who share our philosophy to create exclusive and often limited edition bodies of work.
Job overview
We are looking for a personable, commercially-minded and highly-organised individual to lead our sales and client management at Béton Brut.
Reporting to the gallery director and working closely with the wider team, the sales manager will be responsible for nurturing client relationships, ensuring sales enquiries are managed effectively, orders are fulfilled smoothly and new business is generated from new target clients.
You will also be a warm and confident presence in the gallery and the front face of the team at sales events, exhibitions and client viewings, which will entail some infrequent ad hoc weekend and evening work.
The roles requires someone with initiative, attention to detail, efficiency, clarity of communication and an appreciation for furniture and design history. We are looking for someone driven by excellent service and who thrives in a small, creative business where flexibility and high-commitment are essential.
Details:
- salary: £30k-£40k per annum according to skills/experience
- level/experience minimum three years’ in relevant sales, account management or client services
- hours: 4.5 to 5 days per week
- type: part time, full time or flexi-time
- contract: permanent
- probation: six months
- reporting to: creative director and gallery director
- location: East London/on-site at least four days per week
- closing date Saturday 12 July, 6pm
- interviews first round (phone): Tue 15 and Wed 16 July
- interviews second round (in person): Thu 17 to Mon 21 July
- start date: ASAP
Please submit your CV and cover letter via the apply for job button below.
This position is only available to applicants based in the United Kingdom