Hybrid GM, Textile Furnishings Growth Leader

Finnsteve; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected furnishing fabrics brand in the UK is seeking a General Manager to lead strategic growth and enhance customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have significant senior leadership experience in furnishing fabrics, a strong track record in sales and profit growth, and the ability to build and lead high-performing teams. This role offers a salary of £60,000 plus performance opportunities, with a hybrid working model combining office and fieldwork. If you're ready for challenges and excited about growth in the interior textiles space, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in furnishing fabrics or interior textiles.
• A track record of building sales and profit at GM/Director level.
• Strong instincts in customer and relationship management.
• Confidence to lead strategically and operate at a hands-on level.

Responsibilities

• Set and drive a strategic growth plan based on business review.
• Grow turnover and profit through customer development and new business.
• Build and energize a high-performing sales team.
• Lead from the front and embed a culture of ambition.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and business planning.
• Strengthen major customer relationships.
• Develop marketing direction to enhance brand presence.
• Ensure operational excellence and compliance.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Customer relationship management

Strategic planning

Sales growth

Job description

A respected furnishing fabrics brand in the UK is seeking a General Manager to lead strategic growth and enhance customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have significant senior leadership experience in furnishing fabrics, a strong track record in sales and profit growth, and the ability to build and lead high-performing teams. This role offers a salary of £60,000 plus performance opportunities, with a hybrid working model combining office and fieldwork. If you're ready for challenges and excited about growth in the interior textiles space, we want to hear from you.