Our client – a Major International Supplier of Interior Textiles already selling in the UK is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, established, well connected and knowledgeable sales manager to help build their Upholstery Fabric sales – presenting their fabulous collections to upholstery manufacturers Nationwide. This can be a home based role with visits to their UK Head Office as required.
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
• Marketing Expertise and leadership ability
• Effective Communication skills including face-to-face, telephone, email, skype etc.
• Find solutions to customer requirements, solve problems and be results orientated.
• Work independently and effectively.
• Information Technology skills necessary for use of in-house database systems
• Proven track record of furnishing fabric sales – ideally within the Upholstery Furniture market ie selling interior textiles to furniture manufacturers.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsibility for sales turnovers within your market area and sales targets are met.
• Present and sell new products to existing and new customers.
• Identify prospective customers. Introduce them to the products and discuss their specific requirements and any queries they may have in relation to the products, terms, prices, delivery.
• Monitor the textile market, current and future trend forecasting.
• Plan Sales strategies, co-ordinate with Management, Marketing, Accounting, logistics and other Departments within the Company to ensure all relevant Departments are kept up-to-date on the progress of sales and developments.
• Other duties include checking stock availability, place orders, product placement, keeping accurate records.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
• Will be required to have an interest in the product and ensure you obtain thorough knowledge of the Company, an understanding of its products and Client’s requirements.
• A confident personality and capable of forming professional relationships.
• A significant amount of time will be spent travelling within the UK, meeting Clients within the Textile Industry to get them to purchase the Company’s products.
Interested? Please email your cv to diane.harding@norfolkhouse-uk.com
