Sales Manager Role Summary
An experienced Sales Manager is sought to lead and grow a luxury homeware and furniture brand in NW London. This design-led interiors studio is well known for beautifully crafted spaces and is now seeking a commercially focused professional to drive ambitious growth across UK and US markets.
The Sales Manager will oversee retail, trade, and distribution sales, combining strategy and hands-on execution. With responsibility for showrooms, e-commerce platforms, and expanding trade partnerships, this role requires a confident, client-focused leader with experience in luxury interiors and international markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver a sales strategy to achieve growth targets
- Drive revenue across retail, trade, and wholesale, with a focus on international expansion
- Build and manage relationships with designers, architects, retailers, and distribution partners
- Collaborate with US showrooms and sales representatives to implement strategy and maintain pipeline reporting
- Represent the brand at trade fairs, showroom events, and client presentations
- Oversee the trade programme, including pricing structures and terms
- Partner with marketing and product teams on new launches and campaigns
- Work with operations and logistics to ensure seamless fulfilment and customer experience
- Provide reporting, analysis, and recommendations to the leadership team
The Successful Candidate:
- Proven international sales or business development experience in furniture and interior homeware
- Experience growing multi-channel sales, including international markets
- Strong network of trade and industry contacts, ideally spanning the UK and US
- Skilled in managing distribution partners and trade programmes
- Commercially sharp, target-driven, and confident in negotiation
- Entrepreneurial, proactive, and adaptable with strong organisational skills
- Passionate about design and craftsmanship, with excellent communication skills
Benefits:
- Hybrid working (2 days WFH)
- Private health insurance
- Additional annual leave during the Christmas period
- Learning and Development programme
- Dog-friendly environment