London, UK
Senior trade and contract manager
at Holloways of Ludlow
Holloways of Ludlow is hiring a senior trade and contract manager to join its team in London.
Come and join our fantastic team! We are currently recruiting a senior trade and contract manager to be based in our beautiful Bermondsey Trade Showroom showcasing the very best in high-end lighting and furniture.
The role will be working within the trade team, reporting to the head of trade and contract, with time spent in the showroom and out growing and maintaining contacts in A&D. We are looking for someone with senior experience who thrives on leading and driving sales and will excel at providing excellent client service for trade and contract for both furniture and lighting.
Responsibilities:
- from a showroom perspective you’ll oversee, with the support of a showroom assistant, the daily operations of the showroom; up to date and attractive displays, liaising with vendors and handling customer inquiries and leads
- you will also host meetings in the showroom with customers – the showroom is appointment only
- you will also host A&D events, championing and organising these events with the trade team
- you must have the senior sales skills to strengthen key supplier accounts, open new accounts and host product/brand launches in the showroom
- from a growth perspective you will be working and liaising with A&D, attending site visits and developing clients to build and maximise sales
We are looking for you to have the following:
- a proven sales driven track record within a senior position in high-end contract furniture and/or lighting, where you can demonstrate experience in growing sales and meeting sales goals through sales strategies and roadmaps
- have warm and established contacts within the industry and enjoy networking and being visible to build and close sales leads
- you must have outstanding customer service skills, attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
If the above are all ticks and if you’re passionate about design and architecture and have senior trade experience working with premium furniture and lighting brands, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to take the next step in your career! The role will be full time and salary will be based on experience.
Please send your CV and cover message telling us why you think you would be great for the role, along with your salary expectations via the apply for job button. Please note if you do not have significant experience in a trade role within the mid to high-end lighting and furniture sector then please do not apply.