London, UK
Outside sales associate
at Christopher Farr
Christopher Farr Cloth is seeking an outside sales associate to join its team in London.
Company overview
Christopher Farr was established in the 80s by Christopher Farr and Matthew Bourne, who set out to unite heritage textile craftsmanship with contemporary design vision. Along with Christopher’s own work, we are privileged to collaborate with a considered roster of international artists, architects, fashion designers and other visionaries. Christopher Farr Cloth, the textile division was established 2000 by Michal Silver and is underpinned by a commitment to the finest materials, traditional craftsmanship and collaborations with both contemporary artists and archival collections such as Anni Albers and Raoul Dufy. Today the collection encompasses fabrics, wallcoverings, passementeries and accessories reflecting a passion for time-honoured textile production processes and an intellectual yet playful approach to design and experimentation.
Role overview: personal
We are looking for an experienced London-based outside sales person to join our sales team in growing and developing our UK presence.
Working closely with the design and marketing team on a variety of tasks and projects including collection launches, communications and regional events.
Enhancing brand awareness, driving leads, and growing Christopher Farr Cloth’s sales in the luxury textiles.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
- be an ambassador for the brand at all times
- meet potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging the network
- research and build relationships with new clients, developing new sales leads
- manage incoming enquiries and provide excellent customer service and follow up
- plan sales strategies; write reports to discuss with sales team and management
- support and host sales activities such as showroom events, company and industry events
There will be monthly sales meetings to review appointments and KPIs, you will work to monthly sales targets with the sales team, working closely with the showroom salesperson and share information.
Core competencies/person specifications:
- experience in the interior design luxury market
- outstanding communication skills both written and verbal
- excellent communication
- creative thinker and inspired by trend analysis
- a team player, and happy to take the initiative
- commitment to customer service (internal and external)
- detail oriented with excellent organisational skills
- strong ability to multi-task with results-oriented mind-set
- have enthusiasm for a fast-paced, dynamic environment where products and programs are evolving as the business grows
- proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications. Excellent Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills are essential for this role