Senior Furniture Consultant

Maris Interiors; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and build specialist in London is seeking a Senior Furniture Consultant to create detailed furniture specifications and guide clients across various projects. The role involves preparing cost plans, liaising with manufacturers, and managing procurement and delivery, ensuring design intent is met. Ideal candidates will have experience in furniture consultancy and a strong technical understanding of furniture markets. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment and various benefits.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension - 15% contribution

Life assurance - 3x salary after 12 months

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

On-site coffee shop with free food

24/7 online GP and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in furniture sales or consultancy ideally within workplace or contract furniture.
• Strong understanding of furniture technical specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail with a solutions-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, drawings, and finishes schedules.
• Liaise with manufacturers for quotations.
• Manage Purchase Orders and installations.
• Provide regular updates on order progress.

Skills

Experience in furniture sales or consultancy

Strong technical understanding of furniture

Deep understanding of furniture markets

Attention to detail

Professional and confident demeanor

Supportive teamwork approach

Job description

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, drawings and finishes schedules to agreed deadlines
• Liaise with manufacturers to obtain accurate quotations and secure best value
• Produce finishes schedules for client approval
• Manage Purchase Orders, checking confirmations against signed contracts
• Coordinate procurement, deliveries and installation information with project teams
• Provide regular updates on order progress
• Support clients with aftercare and additional furniture requests

Qualifications

• Experience in furniture sales or consultancy ideally within workplace, contract furniture or interior fit-out sectors
• Strong technical understanding of furniture across the portfolio
• Deep understanding of furniture markets, industry movements and client needs
• Excellent attention to detail with a solutions-focused attitude
• Professional and confident when meeting clients daily
• A positive, supportive approach to working with the wider team

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice pension - Maris contributes 15 percent
• Life assurance - 3x salary after 12 months
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas closure and every last working Friday off
• On-site coffee shop with free breakfast, tea, coffee and fruit
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 online GP and wellbeing support

Location & Working Hours

Location: London Bridge / Southwark | Type: Full-time | Office-based (Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM)

About Us

Maris Interiors is one of the UK's leading design and build specialists with over 47 years of experience creating inspiring workplaces. We believe in supporting talented people who enjoy delivering thoughtful, creative solutions for clients. We are now looking for a Senior Furniture Consultant to shape furniture proposals and guide clients across a variety of projects.

Role

You will report to the Head of Furniture and lead furniture consultancy for allocated projects. You will create detailed specifications, advise clients, manage procurement, and oversee delivery to ensure every scheme reflects its design intent.

What You'll Be Doing

• Create clear furniture specifications aligned with project designs
• Present proposals and provide informed guidance to clients and internal teams
• Source suitable imagery to support design and cost plans
• Keep up to date with new furniture ranges