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We have a major client looking for an experienced and enthusiastic …..
SENIOR DESIGNER for TEXTILES, BEDLINEN, CUSHIONS & ACCESSORIES
– with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the interior textile industry.

Apart from being highly creative with excellent communication skills you must have experience working with UK customers and have a BA (Hons) degree in Textile Design.
You must also have a full clean driving licence – get in touch with us asap by emailing your CV and portfolio to diane.harding@norfolkhouse-uk.com – if you have already been interviewed by Diane please state this on application.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Place of Work – HERTS
• Start Date – Asap
• Product knowledge – ideally Furnishing Fabrics – developing full collections, Bedlinen, cushions & accessories – with surface pattern and embellished co-ordination.
• Most important skills – highly creative, can ‘push the boundaries’ and exceptionally organised.
• Excellent communication skills – must be able to represent the Company and present ideas and ranges to key customers.
• CAD Skills required – illustrator and photoshop but ideally AVA.
• Other Skills – ideally photo shoots & styling.
• Majority of time will be spent in the studio.
• Working with a portfolio of brands from mass – high end.
• Travel – limited to customers, trade fairs and some mills worldwide.
• Experience working with/at Senior Management Level but still a team player.

SALARY / BENEFITS Dependent on Experience (Package Negotiable)
NORMAL HOURS: MONDAY – FRIDAY 9AM – 5PM office based not hybrid.

We have a major client looking for a talented and enthusiastic….
JUNIOR DESIGNER for INTERIOR TEXTILES, BEDLINEN, CUSHIONS & ACCESSORIES
A fabulous opportunity for a new graduate or recently graduated designer to work in the interior textile industry for a top brand.
Apart from being highly creative with excellent communication skills you must have a BA (Hons) degree in Textile Design. You must also have a full clean driving licence – get in touch with us asap by emailing your CV and portfolio to diane.harding@norfolkhouse-uk.com
If you have already been interviewed by Diane – state this on application, please.

OTHER INFORMATION
• Place of Work – HERTS
• Start Date – Asap
• Products – Furnishing Fabrics – developing full collections, Bedlinen, cushions & accessories – with surface pattern and embellished co-ordination.
• Most important skills – highly creative, can ‘push the boundaries’ and exceptionally organised.
• Excellent communication skills – you must be able to express your ideas within the design team and to management.
• CAD Skills required – illustrator and photoshop but ideally AVA too.
• Team player – you will be part of a fabulous design team of 10+ and will be given plenty of training.
• Majority of time will be spent in the studio.
• Working with a portfolio of brands from mass – high end.
• Travel – limited to customers, trade fairs and maybe some mills worldwide.

SALARY / BENEFITS Dependent on Experience (Package Negotiable)
NORMAL HOURS: MONDAY – FRIDAY 9AM – 5PM office based, not hybrid.

Note: if you do not get a response from Diane within 48 hours – then send her a WhatsApp on 07912 379739 stating you have emailed your cv and portfolio with your email.

TWO Experienced Sales Managers Wanted – ONE NORTH & ONE SOUTH

Fabriculture www.fabriculture.com – this exciting new Interior Textile brand developed by renowned industry leaders Ajay Arora (DDECOR India, one of the largest mills in the World) and John-Andrew Ovenstone (Warwick Fabrics) is ready to appoint 2 Sales Managers (1 for the North and 1 for the South) to build their one-stop-shop sales to furniture manufacturers, interior designers, re-upholsterers and retailers throughout the UK.

Key Responsibilities
Manage sales of stock ranges (Held in Gloucester UK) including cut length to the industry.
To present these exciting collections and open accounts across your territory.
Achieve sales targets & maximum coverage and growth in the coming months.
Ensure customer satisfaction.
Work closely with management to develop a future sales plan and a strategy to achieve it.

Knowledge and Experience Required
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in sales in the soft furnishings industry i.e. to Upholsterers, Interior Designers, Retailers etc.
A proven track record of achieving sales targets and building successful customer relationships.
An understanding, knowledge, and business relationship with the Top Customers in your area.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Enthusiasm and determination to build new business.

Salary and Benefits
Salary dependent on Experience
Bonus Scheme
Company Car and Pension Scheme

Join Fabriculture and be part of a dynamic team that delivers not only a range of stunning on-trend interior fabrics, but also decades of experience, textile knowledge and quality of product and service to our industry. Apply now and take your sales career to the next level.

Interested?
Send your CV to
Diane.harding@norfolkhouse-uk.com
Tel 07912 379739

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

Junior Textile Designer Required – Hertfordshire

COMPANY: MAJOR SUPPLIER TO MAJOR BRANDS NATIONWIDE – such as Harlequin and Prestigious etc.

The name of the Company will be revealed on invite to 2nd interview.
A fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Textile Designer to join a very well-established and successful Textile Design Business in Hertfordshire. You will work as part of our Design Team and will be based in our Design Studio, Office and Showroom in Hertfordshire, with the opportunity to travel to our Mills in China and India, together with representing our Company at various Textile Trade Fairs in Europe and beyond. You will also have the opportunity to visit with our Clients in the UK and Ireland to discuss product developments.

Responsibilities
• Work closely with our Mills and our Clients to create, develop and finalize new textile collections with the top home furnishing brands in the UK and Ireland
• Market research and colour trend forecasting for the furnishing fabric sector
• Create Mood boards specific to client requirements and trends for presentation to Management and Clients
• Represent our Company on our Suppliers’ Stands at Trade Shows in Europe and beyond, Meet with our clients to discuss and interpret their requirements and give feedback to Management
• Assist with the inception of the design through to its final selection
• Visit the Mills we represent in China and India to discuss current and future developments
• Confirm Product specific requirements with the client via email and follow up on any changes/alterations to the product with both the Supplier and the Client
• Work with Critical Path on Design Development, arrange and send samples for approval and set and work towards target dates and deadlines
• Be aware that 60% of your work will be creative design and 40% will be admin / communication

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Excellent artistic and creative skills, hand drawing and CAD skills required. Proficiency in Photoshop and AVA is preferable
• Be organized and capable of meeting strict deadlines
• A strong personality and confidence to help communicate, understand, maintain and strengthen relationships with our clients and suppliers
• Communicate and work efficiently within a Team environment
• Strong administration skills along with clear and effective communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Be able to give and receive constructive feedback
• BA, BSC or MA Graduate – specialist in weave, print, embroidery or surface pattern
• Driven, ambitious and with a passion for textiles, trends and fashion.

START DATE AND SALARY
• Start Date – Ideally available for an immediate start but within 1 month of job offer
• Salary dependent on skills and experience
• Company Pension Scheme
• Lunch and parking provided

For a first interview please email your CV and digital portfolio to diane.harding@norfolkhouse-uk.com and if you do not get a response within 48hrs send a Whats App text to 07912 379739 to inform Diane that you have applied. I respond to all applications. If you have already been interviewed by Diane Harding please state this when applying – send an updated CV and portfolio please.

• Supporting customers on site as needed.

• Completing any paperwork and administrative tasks relevant to the role.

• Ordering stocks/supplies for studio and screen making as required.

• Keep studio area clean and tidy.

• Supporting other departments as needed to ensure customer needs are met.

• Additional hours may be required according to business demands by arrangement.

• Carry out any other role as reasonably required by the company.

Job holder profile: Qualifications and experience

• Essential: relevant professional qualification, ie. BA in Design Textiles.

• Essential: knowledge and experience of computer aided design.

Essential: knowledge of screen printing

Essential: Ability and experience in colour separation.

• Essential: customer service experience.

• Preferred: experience of managing design/artwork projects and liaising with customers.

• Preferred: knowledge of AVA however training will be given if needed.

Job holder profile: Competencies

• Excellent drawing and CAD skills

• Love of interior designs and textiles.

• Excellent customer service skills

• Good organisational skills.

• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

• Ability to focus on work and manage own time efficiently.

• Ability to handle multiple projects within time limited deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills both internally and externally.

Job location: Near Uxbridge Greater London

Working hours: 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday. 30 minutes for lunch. Paid Overtime by arrangement.

Annual leave: 28 days including bank holidays

Interested in this position? Please email your CV and portfolio to Diane.Harding@norfolkhouse-uk.com and send a whatsapp message to 07912 379739 to inform Diane that you have emailed her – so she can check and respond within 24 hrs (note not all emails reach her). If you have already been interviewed by Diane please let her know.

First interviews will be carried out by video link – if successful 2nd interviews will take place with the employer either via video link or face to face shortly after your first interview.

For more information about the help Norfolk House can give you and to see other roles – please contact claire.osborne@norfolkhouse-uk.com

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