Country Manager

Genesis Recruitment Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in luxury textiles seeks a dynamic individual to manage their UK operations for made-to-measure curtains and blinds. The role involves sales, project management, and strategic planning to establish a strong market presence. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in specification sales within the residential and hospitality sectors. This is an opportunity to significantly influence the growth of the UK operation and build a dedicated team.

Benefits

Travel Expenses

Profit Related Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Specification A&D sales within residential and hospitality sectors.
• Experience managing projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the UK operation of Tulio Design.
• Generate specifications from A&D clients for luxury projects.
• Collaborate with the Dubai-based Director to develop strategies.

Skills

Specification A&D sales

Business acumen

Project management

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Job description

Remuneration: Basic Salary: £50-60k (Depending on Experience)

+ % of Turnover / Profit Related Bonus

Travel Expenses

COMPANY:

International Manufacturer of High Quality Made to Measure Curtains & Blinds

Manufactured in the home of luxury textile design – India.

Client Focus: High End Residential & Hospitality

Relationships with World Renowned Hotel Operators

ROLE:

1. Responsible for the new UK Operation of Tulio Design for the UK, representing an international manufacturer of made-to-measure curtains and blinds.
2. Manage the UK operation, including:
3. Sales: Generate specifications from A&D clients for luxury residential and hospitality projects.
4. Work directly with hotel operators to secure specifications and framework agreements.
5. Develop an initial third-party installation company to supply, install, and fit products.
6. Transform existing third-party relationships into direct client relationships.
7. Collaborate with the Dubai-based Director to develop short, medium, and long-term strategies for the UK.
8. Aim to establish an office/showroom in Clerkenwell and build a sales/operations team around you.
9. Consistently increase turnover year on year to grow the UK operation.
10. Position the UK as a central hub for international specifications and relationships, expanding into international markets.
11. Focus on London but leverage relationships across the UK.

PERSON:

1. Proven track record in Specification A&D sales within residential and hospitality sectors.
2. Ideally experience working closely with hotel operators.
3. Experience managing projects from start to finish.
4. Open to various product experiences: fabrics, acoustic panels, textiles, furniture, curtains, blinds, carpets, flooring, rugs, wallcoverings, natural stone, porcelain, or related fields.
5. Business acumen: comfortable managing the operation from specification to sales, installation, and ongoing operations.
6. Strategic thinker capable of planning business development, including opening showrooms and hiring in-house installation teams.
7. Ability to work closely with international directors.
8. Skilled in securing local and international project specifications.
9. Genuine desire to develop a career and treat the business as your own; not a 9-5 mentality.
10. Highly driven, autonomous, detail-oriented, confident, and strategic.

Industry Sectors: Fabric, textiles, curtains & blinds, commercial and residential fit-out, main contractors, office fit-out, refurbishment projects, breakout rooms, interior furnishings and finishes, suspended ceilings, flooring, wall coverings, natural stone, ceramic and porcelain tiles.

Contact: [e-mail]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izaacthaw/

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