Trade Sales Executive

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury fabrics provider seeks a Trade Sales Executive based in Chelsea Harbour. Ideal candidates will drive trade sales, manage client relationships, and demonstrate excellent presentation and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, commission, and various benefits including private healthcare and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Commission/Bonus Scheme

Private Healthcare

Health Cash Plan

Company Pension Scheme

Gym Membership Contribution

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in interior furnishings or textiles preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage territory effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and meeting target customers through database management.
• Managing and developing existing accounts.
• Creating and maintaining a sales pipeline.

Skills

Presentation

Communication

Sales Data Analysis

Organization

Team Player

Tools

MSOffice

Job description

Trade Sales Executive

Hours - 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Base Location: Based in Chelsea Harbour Showroom with regular travel

Salary Range: £38K to £50K per annum (dependent on experience), plus car allowance, plus commission/bonus scheme

Our client is recognised as a leading global luxury fabrics provider. Their fabrics are synonymous with true luxury, elegance and superb quality. Their passion and creativity combine to incorporate cutting edge design with the unparalleled skills of master craftsmen from all over the world. With a pioneering CEO, voted within the top 50 most influential people in British Luxury, the Company continues to go from strength to strength. They are a pioneer of sustainable luxury in interior textiles and sustainability is a core part of the brand identity.

Our clients unrivalled reputation, enviable fabrics collection and future growth plans make it an exciting time to join the team.

They are now looking for an experienced Trade Sales Executive to join the London based Team.

The Role

You will have a passion for design, an ability to engage with clients and the skills and knowledge to give their customers the advice and service compatible with the quality, high-end luxury that epitomises the luxurious brand.

Reporting to the Trade Sales Manager, with a key focus on driving trade sales, you will demonstrate a can-do, common-sense attitude, a practical mind set and a great commitment to teamwork.

Main Responsibilities:

• Identifying and meeting target customers through database management
• Targeting and scheduling visits/meetings to develop and manage existing accounts within a designated area.
• Responsible for seeking new business opportunities within the designated territory.
• Establishing and maintaining direct relationships with an existing database of design professionals
• Growing the database significantly - inputting information into our CRM system to track opportunities and sales.
• Creating and maintaining a sales pipeline which is reported weekly to management.
• Fulfilling a vital role in actioning the sales strategy for the UK trade market.
• Offering sampling products to design professionals.
• Competitor and consumer insight monitoring and market research
• Delivering a comprehensive weekly report to the Line Manager
• Preparing and participating in monthly UK sales meetings
• Monitoring and maintaining the brand guidelines in all third-party showrooms.
• Deliver excellent customer service throughout.
• Report activity, sales and showroom lead generation, customer’s fabric and accessories preferences and market trends.

Requirements:

• Previous experience of working within the interior furnishings, preferably textiles or a related field
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills at all levels; an ability to ask the right questions at the right time and the ability to listen carefully to clients’ needs.
• Sales data analysis skills.
• Results and target driven.
• Highly organised
• A commitment to being a team player.
• Ability to work independently and thrive under pressure with the ability to manage the assigned territory effectively, particularly during the launch of new collections.
• High standards of personal presentation
• Advanced skills in MSOffice including excel.
• Full UK Drivers Licence essential

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Commission/Bonus Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Health Cash Plan
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company contribution towards gym membership
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Apply today with an up-to-date CV.