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Account Manager / Sales Manager
LDN
£45k + com
An excellent opportunity to join a leading design brand, with strong earning potential, established accounts and an impressive showroom.
A globally recognised luxury furniture and interiors brand is looking for an Account Manager / Sales Manager to join its London showroom team.
This role focuses primarily on the residential interiors market, working closely with high-end interior designers, private clients and developers across some of London’s most design-led projects.
Based in an exceptional showroom space, this position suits a commercially minded, relationship-driven individual with existing industry contacts and experience managing projects within the luxury furniture or interiors sector.
The successful candidate will proactively bring in new projects and clients while nurturing existing relationships and guiding schemes from enquiry to completion.
You’ll join a highly respected international brand with strong market recognition, beautiful collections and a collaborative sales environment.
What they’re looking for:
- Experience within luxury furniture, interiors or residential specification sales.
- Existing relationships with residential interior designers and private clients.
- Confident managing projects from initial enquiry through to delivery.
- Commercially proactive with a strong relationship-building approach.
- Organised, detail-oriented and design-aware.
- Comfortable working within a fast-paced showroom environment
Package:
- £40,000–£45,000 base salary.
- Uncapped commission on margin.
- Variable team bonus.
- Annual individual performance bonus.
- Estimated first-year additional commission + bonus potential: circa £30,000
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join one of the industry’s leading design brands, offering strong earning potential, established accounts and a genuinely impressive showroom environment.
Italian-Speaking Sales Support Coordinator
LDN
£40k + bonus
A brilliant opportunity to join an internationally respected brand, supporting leading commercial and residential projects.
A globally recognised luxury furniture and interiors brand is looking for an Italian-speaking Sales Support Coordinator to join its London showroom team.
Based within one of London’s leading design destinations, this role sits at the centre of a fast-paced sales and project environment, supporting a high-performing commercial team across residential, hospitality and workplace projects.
The position would suit someone with previous experience working for a premium furniture brand, showroom or dealer, who understands the pace and detail required within the design industry. Italian language skills are essential.
Working closely with the sales team, designers, suppliers and clients, you’ll help ensure projects move smoothly from enquiry through to completion — managing quotations, orders, logistics, lead times, client communication and general showroom coordination.
This is a highly organised, detail-focused role for someone who enjoys being part of a collaborative, design-led environment and takes pride in delivering a high level of service.
What they’re looking for:
- Fluent Italian and English.
- Previous experience within luxury furniture, interiors or design-led sales support.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Confident communicating with clients, suppliers and internal teams.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously.
- Proactive, personable and highly reliable
Package:
- £35,000–£40,000 base salary.
- Team bonus structure (£5,500 estimated annually).
A brilliant opportunity to join an internationally respected brand within an exceptional showroom environment, supporting some of the industry’s leading commercial and residential projects.
Business Development Manager
LDN
£48k + com
Jjoin an internationally recognised brand with an exceptional showroom presence and significant earning potential.
A globally recognised luxury furniture and interiors brand is looking for a commercially driven Senior Business Development Manager to join its London team.
Based in one of London’s most impressive design showrooms, this role focuses on growing relationships across the commercial and hospitality interiors sector, working closely with architects, interior designers, developers and key specification contacts.
This senior, outward-facing position suits someone already active within the A&D market, with strong industry relationships and experience working with leading practices such as TP Bennett, Gensler and Foster + Partners.
The role will take ownership of a portfolio of established key accounts across workplace, commercial and hospitality projects, supported internally by a sales support team. The split is roughly 70% commercial and 30% hospitality.
You’ll be responsible for developing new opportunities, maintaining long-term client relationships and guiding projects from specification through to completion, representing a highly respected design-led collection within the industry.
What they’re looking for:
- Strong experience within commercial furniture, luxury interiors or A&D sales.
- Existing relationships across architects, designers and developers.
- Comfortable leading conversations with senior decision makers.
- Commercially proactive and confident developing new business.
- Strong understanding of specification sales and project-led environments.
- A polished, design-aware approach.
Benefits:
- £45,000–£48,000 base salary.
- Uncapped commission on margin.
- Team bonus structure.
- Annual individual performance bonus.
- Estimated first-year OTE: £85,000–£95,000+
A brilliant opportunity to join an internationally recognised brand with a genuinely exceptional showroom presence, strong infrastructure and significant earning potential.
BDM High End Furniture
LDN
£50k + com
Leading business development for an iconic South Kensington design brand across luxury and commercial interiors.
A leading luxury interiors showroom is seeking a well-connected and commercially driven Business Development Manager to help grow its presence within the residential design market. This role is ideal for someone with an established network of interior designers, architects, developers and private clients, alongside a proven track record in luxury furniture, interiors or high-end retail sales. You will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, building long-term relationships and introducing high-value clients and projects to the showroom.
Responsibilties
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with interior designers, architects, developers and private clients within the luxury residential sector.
- Leverage an existing network of industry contacts while proactively identifying and cultivating new business opportunities.
- Drive qualified clients and project leads into the showroom, supporting the sales team in converting opportunities into sales.
- Identify and secure opportunities ranging from single-item purchases through to large-scale residential schemes and developments.
- Deliver an exceptional client experience, ensuring the highest standards of service throughout the sales journey.
- Contribute to the overall commercial success and growth of the showroom through proactive business development activity.
- Manage and nurture client relationships from initial introduction through to project completion.
- Demonstrate a consultative and commercially minded approach when engaging with high-net-worth individuals and design professionals.
- Maintain a strong understanding of luxury furniture, interiors, materials and craftsmanship.
- Use market knowledge and industry connections to identify emerging projects, trends and partnership opportunities.
Requirements
- Proven experience within luxury retail, residential interiors or high-end furniture sales.
- An established network of interior designers, developers, architects and private clients within the residential market.
- Demonstrable success in proactive sales and business development, with examples of growing and leveraging a professional network.
- Strong experience delivering exceptional customer service to discerning clientele.
- Confident working with high-net-worth individuals and design-led professionals.
- Commercially astute, personable and naturally relationship-driven in approach.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage projects and sales processes through to completion.
- A genuine passion for design, interiors, materials and beautifully crafted products.
- Suitable for a mid-to-senior level candidate with a well-established industry “black book” of contacts.
A&D Sales Manager
LDN
£55k + bonus
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in developing the brand’s presence across London and Dublin.
Following a strategic expansion of its commercial presence and the launch of a new UK showroom, our well-respected brand client is seeking a driven and strategic A&D Manager to lead and grow their presence across the UK contract market, with a focus on London and Dublin. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced A&D sales professional or Business Development Manager with a strong network and a passion for design-led brands. Working closely with the wider sales and marketing teams, you will shape and deliver a focused yet flexible A&D strategy, strengthening relationships, driving specification, and elevating brand presence within the industry.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of the UK A&D strategy and network.
- Strengthen presence within key A&D practices across London and Dublin.
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of project specifications (primarily workplace, with some hospitality).
- Develop relationships with dealers and end users.
- Activate and utilise a well-located Clerkenwell showroom as a hub for client engagement and events.
- Represent the brand through networking, industry events, and external entertaining.
- Attend international trade fairs, European design weeks, and factory visits.
- Collaborate with marketing to create targeted presentations and campaigns.
Requirements
- Proven experience working with major UK A&D or D&B accounts (brand or dealer side).
- Strong track record in specification sales and managing large tender processes.
- Confident in hosting presentations, showroom tours, and client meetings.
- Hands-on, adaptable approach suited to a growing, agile UK team with support from an international HQ.
- Strong communication skills, an effective storyteller and brand ambassador.
- Ability to work across strategy, specification, marketing, and communications.
- Commercially aware, proactive, and confident taking ownership of a role.
- Passion for design-led businesses, with an understanding of manufacturing quality and brand positioning.
- Knowledge of sustainability within design, interiors, and the built environment.
- Basic understanding of 3D modelling tools.
- Experience with pCon (Planner or Basket) is advantageous.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and commission structure.
- Opportunity to grow with a respected brand in an exciting new phase
Account Manager NORR11
LDN
£45k + com
A rare opportunity to join NORR11 — design-led, globally recognised, and growing fast in the UK market.
NORR11 are a design-led furniture brand with headquarters in Copenhagen and a beautifully finished showroom in the centre of Clerkenwell, London.
Their mission is to create timeless pieces at the forefront of contemporary design. With sculptural, confident and sophisticated products, the studio continually seeks to push boundaries and explore new directions.
The business is looking for an individual with dynamism and creativity, who combines critical thinking with vision and is excited by the opportunity to play a key role in the brand’s continued development in the UK.
The role will focus on managing existing relationships and establishing new partnerships across the UK, while identifying opportunities to expand the brand’s presence within the market.
The position combines close collaboration with the existing dealer network alongside developing and strengthening relationships with architects and designers. This will involve building awareness of the collection, supporting partners, and identifying opportunities for collaboration. Based at the London showroom in Clerkenwell, this is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys working within a growing design company and who shares values centred around honesty, openness, strong design sensibility and a commitment to timeless quality.
Start in time for Clerkenwell Design Week
Collate Form are exclusively managing this process.
All applications go through Collate.
• No direct applications to NORR11
• No third-party submissions
Key Responsibilities
- Drive commercial growth across contract & A&D
- Supporting and strengthening relationships with dealers, architects & designers.
- Identifying and developing new business opportunities.
- Thinking strategically about market growth and partnerships.
- Win and manage projects from specification through to delivery.
- Increasing brand awareness and product knowledge among partners and specifiers.
- Travelling across the UK to meet architects, designers and partners.
- Represent NORR11 in the UK market — showroom, meetings, events.
- Work closely with international team and UK partners
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience within the furniture / interiors (contract or commercial).
- Strong A&D and/or dealer network.
- Confident communicator — credible in front of clients.
- Commercially sharp with a design-led mindset.
- Professional and detail-oriented, with a genuine passion for design.
- Strong relationship builder with a commitment to excellent customer service.
- Self-sufficient, proactive, and hungry to build.
- Open-minded, adaptable and collaborative in approach.
- Creative and strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Energetic, proactive and results-driven with an entrepreneurial mindset
Benefits
- A unique career opportunity within an international design company, offering strong potential for both personal and professional development.
- The role provides a high level of independence and responsibility, with the opportunity to work closely with an international team.
- Salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
Key Account Manager
LDN
£50k + com
Work with a well-established British design and manufacturing business with strong heritage.
Join an established British furniture manufacturer at a pivotal point of growth, helping expand key client relationships, win major projects and strengthen the business’s position as a trusted workplace solutions partner.
This role sits at the intersection of strategic account development, tender leadership and specification sales — suited to someone who can grow business through relationships, identify opportunity early, and convert complex projects through a consultative, commercially minded approach.
Responsibilities
- Grow and develop key end-user accounts, increasing revenue across existing relationships and new sectors.
- Lead major tender submissions, shaping compelling and commercially robust responses.
- Build strategic relationships with end users, dealers, D&B firms and A&D practices.
- Drive specification opportunities ahead of tender through close collaboration with the A&D team.
- Deliver senior-level presentations and pitches to client stakeholders.
- Manage projects through bid, negotiation and delivery, ensuring a seamless customer experience.
- Identify and open opportunities in new verticals and target accounts.
- Conduct regular business reviews, uncovering opportunities for growth and cross-sell.
- Represent the business across industry events, client meetings and market activity.
Requirements
- Proven experience in the UK contract furniture market, ideally in key accounts, specification sales or strategic business development.
- Strong understanding of dealer, A&D and project sales channels.
- Track record of growing major client relationships and winning projects through tender routes.
- Experience developing persuasive bid responses for complex projects.
- Commercially astute, consultative and highly credible with senior stakeholders.
- Confident presenting, negotiating and managing multiple opportunities at pace.
- Collaborative, self-directed and motivated by building long-term partnerships.
Why This Role
- High-profile Clerkenwell showroom platform.
- Blend of strategic sales and major project pursuit.
- Access to end users, dealers and the specification community.
- Opportunity to shape growth, not just manage accounts.
Snr Sales High End Furniture
LDN
£50k + com
Relationship-led selling and working in a beautifully curated environment, this is a standout opportunity.
An established, internationally respected furniture design brand is looking for a showroom-based sales professional to join its London team this July.
Working at the intersection of residential interiors, retail and design consultancy, this role suits someone who understands how to build relationships, guide clients through considered purchases and represent a collection with intelligence and confidence.
Representing work by some of the world’s most celebrated designers, this furniture brand has a long-standing reputation for craftsmanship, innovation and enduring design. This is an opportunity to join a genuine luxury furniture brand with substance, heritage and a deeply respected position within the market.
You will work across private clients, interior designers and trade customers, driving sales through the showroom while delivering a highly considered client experience.
Responsibilities
- Proactive retail sales role requiring regular outreach and client visits to designers, developers and private clients, encouraging showroom engagement and product experience.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with interior designers, architects, developers and private clients to generate new business opportunities and long-term partnerships.
- Managing residential and trade sales enquiries from initial consultation through to quotation, specification and order completion.
- Driving sales growth through showroom appointments, proactive business development, networking and repeat business.
- Supporting projects ranging from single-item purchases to large-scale residential and interior schemes.
- Contributing to the commercial performance of the showroom while delivering a consistently high level of customer service and client care.
Requirements
- Experience within luxury retail, residential interiors or premium furniture sales environments.
- Proven ability to deliver an exceptional client experience with a strong customer service focus.
- Previous experience within the furniture, interiors or design sector preferred.
- Confident working with discerning private clients, interior designers, architects and developers.
- Commercially aware, personable and consultative in approach, with the ability to build long-term client relationships.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage the full sales process through to completion.
- Genuine passion for design, craftsmanship, materials and high-quality products.
- Suitable for a mid to senior-level sales professional with an established network of industry contacts and relationships.
Why This Role
- Join a globally recognised design-led furniture brand with real heritage.
- Work with iconic products and internationally renowned designers.
- Be part of a respected London showroom with a loyal client base.
- Strong earning potential with bonus opportunity.
- A rare chance to build a career within one of the industry’s established names.
Dealer Account Manager
LDN
£55k
The company is well regarded in the industry, with a strong product offer and respected brand positioning.
An established, design-led furniture brand is looking for an Account Manager to focus on the UK dealer market, working closely with leading workplace furniture dealers, D&B specialists, and commercial interiors partners.
This role is suited to someone who already understands how the UK contract furniture ecosystem operates — someone who has built relationships across dealers and A&D but now wants to focus their energy on growing and managing dealer partnerships.
You will join a small, experienced team where communication is direct, standards are high, and people take pride in doing things properly.
You will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key UK dealers, supporting them in winning and delivering projects across workplace, hospitality, and commercial interiors.
The role involves a mix of account management and business development, ensuring the brand is front of mind with dealer partners and specified appropriately within project pipelines.
You will work closely with internal teams, A&D contacts, and dealer sales teams to ensure opportunities are tracked, followed up, and delivered professionally.
Responsibilities
- Build and develop relationships with UK contract furniture dealers
- Identify and convert new dealer opportunities across workplace and commercial interiors
- Manage incoming project enquiries and proactively generate pipeline opportunities
- Work collaboratively with dealer sales teams to support specification and project wins
- Present products clearly and confidently to commercial partners
- Maintain accurate CRM and pipeline tracking
- Communicate clearly internally and externally throughout the sales process
- Represent the brand professionally across meetings, showrooms, and industry events
- Maintain a high level of attention to detail across quotations, follow-ups, and project coordination
Requirements
- Experience selling contract furniture within the UK market
- Strong existing relationships with furniture dealers or commercial interiors partners
- Comfortable working with A&D teams but motivated to focus primarily on dealer relationships
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Commercially aware and confident managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Clear communicator who values straightforward, professional working relationships
- Proactive, self-motivated, and accountable
- No ego — collaborative mindset and a strict no-dickhead policy
Benefits
- Based in Clerkenwell
- 4 days in the showroom / office
- 1 day working from home
Jnr Sales High End Furniture
LDN
£40k + com
A strong opportunity to grow within a respected international brand known for quality, longevity, and considered design.
Join an established Italian, design-led furniture brand with a strong reputation across workplace, hospitality, and high-end residential projects. Based in a small, experienced London team, this role offers exposure to the A&D community and a clear pathway into specification sales.
This is a showroom-based role encompassing both retail and trade sales. You’ll support the team in building relationships with architects and designers, gain hands-on experience in specification projects, and gradually take ownership of your own opportunities.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their career with an interest in design and interiors, looking to build long-term expertise. Experience in furniture, showrooms, design-led retail, or a sales support role is beneficial but not essential — attitude, curiosity, and commercial awareness matter more.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting a proactive sales approach by assisting with outreach to interior designers, architects, developers and private clients.
- Helping to encourage showroom visits and supporting the delivery of an excellent in-person product experience.
- Building strong client relationships under guidance, contributing to long-term business development and repeat enquiries.
- Managing residential and trade enquiries alongside senior team members, from initial contact through to quotation and order processing.
- Assisting with showroom appointments, follow-ups, CRM updates and general client communications.
- Supporting sales growth through day-to-day client interaction, showroom presence and administrative support.
- Assisting on projects ranging from individual product sales to larger residential interior schemes.
- Contributing to the overall performance of the showroom while maintaining high standards of customer service.
Requirements
- 1–3 years’ experience in sales, sales support, or coordination.
- Strong interest in luxury interiors, design, furniture and high-quality products.
- Good communication skills with a confident, friendly and professional manner.
- Eager to learn, develop and build a career in interiors and design sales.
- Comfortable engaging with private clients and design professionals in a supportive capacity.
- Organised with good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to take initiative and be hands-on.
- Suitable for an entry-level or junior candidate looking to grow within the interiors industry.
BDM Workplace Brand
LDN
£60k + bonus
Pure new-business role for a highly driven BDM who loves prospecting, qualifying opportunities, and opening doors.
Our client is a leading International manufacturer of premium commercial furniture solutions, renowned for their innovative workspace design and architectural products. With a strong presence across Europe, they supply high-quality furniture systems to blue-chip clients, A&D firms, and corporate occupiers through a carefully curated network of specialist dealer partners. Operating at the forefront of workplace innovation, they combine design excellence with sustainable manufacturing practices to deliver solutions for prestigious office, hospitality, and institutional projects across the UK and internationally.
Your role is to mine the market, unearth projects, and position the company to be invited to bid on high-value commercial furniture opportunities.
Here’s how it works:
- You identify and qualify new business opportunities across London and the UK.
- You facilitate introductions and secure invitations to tender.
- Once the opportunity is qualified and the bid invitation secured, you hand over to one of the company’s dealer partners who will manage the project through to completion.
- You move on to your next hunt.
- This role is not about account management or project delivery – it’s about prospecting, relationship building, and deal origination.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively identify and qualify new business opportunities within the commercial furniture and workplace sectors.
- Build relationships with architects, interior designers, workplace consultants, corporate occupiers, and project stakeholders.
- Research and target upcoming office fit-outs, refurbishments, and new build projects.\
- Secure invitations to tender and facilitate dealer partner introductions.
- Maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities using CRM systems.
- Attend industry events, networking functions, and trade shows to generate leads.
- Collaborate closely with the dealer network and internal teams to ensure seamless handovers.
- Track market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience within a similar business development or new business role within the commercial interiors, furniture, FF&E, or
workplace sectors. - Proven track record of prospecting, lead generation, and opening new accounts.
- Understanding of the A&D community and commercial furniture supply chain.
- Experience working with or through dealer/distributor networks is advantageous.
- Hunter mentality, you’re energised by the chase and love opening doors.
- Extremely ambitious, you see this as a springboard to rapid career progression and high earnings.
- Resilient, self-motivated, and comfortable working autonomously.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Organised and disciplined with pipeline management.
- Comfortable with rejection and persistent in pursuit of opportunities.
This role is perfect for:
- Someone in the early years of their sales career who wants to accelerate their trajectory.
- A driven individual who thrives on performance-based rewards and hitting targets.
- Someone currently in interiors, FF&E, workplace consultancy, or related sectors looking for a high-energy, results-driven role.
Benefits
- £55,000-£60,000 base salary plus commission bonus.
- Exceptional performance could lead to promotion into senior BD, account management, or leadership roles.
- Work with leading brands, blue-chip clients, and high-profile developments.
- Access to the A&D community, major projects, and industry events.
- Flexibility to balance office, field, and home working.
- Comprehensive onboarding, product training, and ongoing development.
Sales Manger High End Furniture
LDN
£45k + com
Known for material innovation and artisanal expertise, the brand collaborates with leading designers to create distinctive, one-of-a-kind pieces that blend advanced technology with traditional craftsmanship.
An established, design-led interior brand with roots in Italian craftsmanship and a global presence, operating across an international network of showrooms and monobrand spaces. The company specialises in bespoke, high-end interiors, delivering tailored solutions across residential, luxury hospitality, yachting, and aviation sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership & Strategy
- Take full ownership of delivering commercial objectives, driving revenue growth and profitability.
- Proactively generate and develop new business leads, demonstrating initiative and accountability for personal sales performance.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance brand visibility, increase footfall, and maximise sales opportunities.
- Monitor and report on sales performance, forecasts, and pipeline opportunities.
- Maintain a strong understanding of competitors, their product offering, and market positioning.
Client Experience & Sales
- Deliver a luxury, highly personalised customer experience, cultivating strong and lasting relationships with clients and industry professionals.
- Guide clients through the full journey, from initial consultation and product presentation, through design development and proposal, to closing the sale and overseeing delivery and installation.
- Manage the complete sales cycle end-to-end, including quotations, pricing, documentation, and administrative processes.
- Prepare detailed project proposals using approved design software where applicable.
- Promote and sell products based on quality, craftsmanship, design excellence, and emotional value, rather than price.
- Handle all client communications professionally, including payments, outstanding balances, and any dispute resolution.
- Demonstrate strong presentation and negotiation skills, with enthusiasm, resourcefulness, and a clear passion for selling.
Project Management & Delivery
- Oversee project management from concept through to final installation, ensuring seamless execution at every stage.
- Conduct consistent follow-ups with clients to maintain engagement and ensure satisfaction throughout the lifecycle of each project.
- Coordinate internally and externally to ensure timely and accurate delivery of all projects.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead by example, fostering a high-performance, design-conscious culture.
- Motivate, mentor, and support a small team to consistently meet or exceed sales targets.
- Identify and support training and development needs, including participation in training sessions at HQ in Italy and attendance at trade shows and events.
Operations & Showroom Management
- Maintain exceptional showroom standards, including visual merchandising, presentation, and overall environment.
- Act as a front-line ambassador for the brand and upcoming concept space during events, showcases, and client interactions.
- Monitor stock levels and showroom inventory, ensuring accurate reporting and availability.
- Ensure all activities comply with internal policies and operational procedures.
- Participate in internal meetings, training sessions, and external events such as trade shows and exhibitions.
Requirements
- Exceptional communication skills, with a polished and highly client-centric approach to service.
- Proven experience within a luxury sales environment, ideally across kitchens, furniture, lighting, or fashion.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage the full sales cycle and deliver against targets.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously.
- Confident working both independently and collaboratively within a small, high-performing team.
- Experience with CAD or design software (e.g. Vectorworks) advantageous.
- A background in luxury interiors or design-led environments is beneficial.
- A passion for interiors and design-led environments is essential.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary of £45k depending on experience plus commission up to £10k.
- Opportunity to work with high-net-worth and international clients.
Be part of a new flagship showroom with strong brand heritage and new leadership.
Mid-Weight Interior Designer
LDN
£50k
A client-facing interior design role focused on translating client vision into functional, well-resolved workplace environments.
As a Mid-Weight Interior Designer, you’ll play a key role in delivering considered, high-quality workplace and commercial interior solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients. Working across multiple project stages, you’ll bring together creative thinking and technical capability to design spaces that enhance user experience, support functionality, and reflect client identity.
You’ll work closely with internal project teams, sales, and delivery specialists, as well as external consultants and clients. This role requires someone confident managing their own workload while also contributing to larger, collaborative project teams. From early concept through to installation, you’ll be involved across the full design lifecycle.
This role sits within a specialist workplace design and furniture solutions organisation known for delivering end-to-end workplace environments that combine strategy, design, product specification, and delivery at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Client Engagement & Design Development
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define project requirements including aesthetics, functionality, budget, and programme.
- Translate client briefs into clear design directions, identifying opportunities and resolving challenges through design thinking.
- Develop and present workplace design concepts, space plans, and material/finish palettes.
- Support and manage design approvals, ensuring alignment with client expectations prior to final specification and delivery stages.
Product Specification & Research
- Research and select furniture, finishes, fabrics, and accessories aligned with design intent, budget, and lead-time requirements.
- Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to obtain pricing, technical data, and availability.
- Prepare detailed furniture and FF&E specifications in line with approved layouts.
- Support the development of validation and presentation packages for client review and sign-off.
Technical Delivery
- Produce and update detailed drawings, including furniture layouts, space plans, finish schedules, and installation documentation.
- Carry out site surveys and measurements, incorporating existing conditions into design outputs.
- Ensure all design deliverables are accurate, buildable, and compliant with relevant standards and regulations.
Project Coordination & Delivery
- Work collaboratively with internal teams including project management, procurement, and operations.
- Coordinate with external stakeholders such as architects, contractors, consultants, and workplace specialists.
- Manage design inputs from external partners, ensuring consistency and clarity across all documentation.
- Support tracking of project timelines, design hours, and deliverables to ensure alignment with budgets and programmes.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
Culture & Ways of Working
- Contribute to a collaborative, design-led and delivery-focused team environment.
- Adopt a client-first mindset, ensuring solutions are tailored, thoughtful, and commercially viable.
- Embrace adaptability, problem-solving, and innovation across varied project types and scales.
Requirements
- Approximately 3–5+ years’ experience within workplace interiors, furniture dealership environments, or A&D/design studios.
- Degree in Interior Design or related discipline (professional accreditation advantageous).
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (2018+); experience with CET preferred.
- Working knowledge of SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong understanding of workplace design principles, commercial interiors, and FF&E specification.
- Experience working with commercial furniture systems, vendors, pricing structures, and specification workflows.
- Understanding of relevant building regulations and accessibility standards.
- Strong technical drawing ability combined with a clear design sensibility.
- Confident communicator with the ability to present ideas to clients and stakeholders.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple live projects.
- Strong collaborative approach with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
Ideal For
- A mid-weight designer from a furniture dealership, workplace interiors firm, or design studio.
- Someone who enjoys balancing creative design with technical detailing and specification.
- A confident, detail-driven designer looking to take ownership of projects within a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and bonus up to £10k p/a.
- Work on high-profile office fit-outs, hospitality, and institutional projects.
- Apply your design expertise across a wide range of clients and project types.
- Join a values-driven team that prioritises teamwork, innovation, and client satisfaction.
- Access to vendor training programs and ongoing professional growth opportunities.
Sales Support High End Brand
LDN
£33k
High end & commercial design, one of the historic design brands based in South Kensington.
This role sits at the heart of the showroom. It is the operational backbone that ensures projects move seamlessly from order to installation. Working closely with sales, suppliers and clients, you will be the calm, organised presence that keeps everything on track.
You will manage orders from confirmation through to delivery, oversee payments and invoicing, coordinate installations, and support the wider sales team. This is a detail driven position with real client impact, ideal for someone who enjoys process, precision and being central to how things get done.
Key Responsibilities
Order Management
- Enter and process all new orders accurately within the system.
- Issue orders to factories and external suppliers, ensuring safe receipt and confirmation.
- Maintain internal retail sales tracking documents.
- Check and log factory confirmations, delivery dates and amendments.
- Monitor production timelines and track critical orders.
- Communicate clearly with clients regarding progress, lead times and any delays.
- Proactively follow up on improved delivery schedules where required.
Payments and Invoicing
- Record and reconcile daily deposit payments.
- Monitor shipment pre alerts and issue invoices ahead of delivery.
- Ensure balances are settled prior to site delivery.
- Release orders to the warehouse for dispatch or collection.
- Close completed orders accurately and maintain filing systems.
- Process storage invoices where necessary.
Project Coordination
- Work closely with sales and clients to confirm site access, restrictions and logistics.
- Ensure warehouse and installation teams are fully briefed.
- Coordinate installation schedules and transfer all relevant information clearly.
- Support larger project preparation to ensure a smooth on site experience.
Sales & Client Support
- Provide showroom support, acting as a first point of contact for clients when the sales team is unavailable.
- Handle incoming enquiries via phone and email, assisting clients or directing them to the right person.
- Liaise with shipping companies and arrange documentation for international deliveries.
- Support showroom operations including stock counts, product updates, and general administrative duties.
- Keep clients and architects updated throughout the process.
- Handle quality claims, liaising with factories and tracking resolutions.
- Prepare credit notes, amendments and system updates where required.
Stock and Showroom Operations
- Coordinate showroom layout orders with suppliers and track shipments.
- Process ex stock purchases and liaise with the warehouse on dispatch.
Requirements
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Confident communication skills with a client-first attitude.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with order systems or CRM software (training provided).
- A genuine interest in design, interiors, and premium products is a bonus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary £28k-£33k salary dependant on experience + bonus.
- Opportunity to join one of London’s most respected design destinations.
Testimonials
01
Rose-Marie Karlsson
Chief Sales Officer Kartell
James is a true professional, who puts not only his experience and knowledge in what he does, but also his heart. He’s always doing what’s best both for the hiring company and the candidate, even if that would mean sacrificing his own immediate return, ensuring a win-win situation for both parties and solid long-lasting results. Finding and bringing onboard the right candidates for a Sales position in London is terribly challenging, but with James support this time it has been different. I can strongly recommend James to any design or luxury furniture brand in the industry that need a partner to find the right candidates.
02
Cai Edwards
Architecture Grad
“James went above and beyond, not only throughout the application process, but also ensuring that I would be a good match for a company in terms of both professionalism and personality. His punctuality and communication meant that I was always involved in the process and knew exactly what stage I was at through an interview. His experience within the field allowed for him to advise me in depth based off of his own learnings and relationships with companies. Overall a 10/10 experience, he matched me with a job in a company that was aligned with exactly what I was looking for”
03
Stefan & Nick
Dodds & Shute
We’ve had the pleasure of working with Collate to place several fantastic people at our company. James has an incredible knowledge of the industry and really understands our company and its culture, meaning he knows exactly which individuals will be the best fit for our team. Collate offer a personal touch that takes all the stress away and makes the whole experience of recruiting fun. We would absolutely recommended them to anybody
04
James Charles Edwards
Head of Sales USA, UK Walter Knoll
Collate is rare, they deliver genuinely well-matched candidates, often spotting talent others miss. Their knowledge of the UK furniture market is sharp, and their approach feels like a true partnership. Their thoughtful, professional, and committed to long-term relationships, including a no-poaching policy that sets them apart. Highly recommended.
05
Myles Brown
Trade Team Manager, Aram
Collate is now our go-to agency.
Their approach is rare, professional and refreshing with a deep understanding of the unique demands of our sector.
They have consistently delivered candidates who are both well-qualified but also the right fit for our team, the fit being of upmost importance for us… and Collate get that.
I’ve never hesitated to recommend.
06
Jon Powell
Managing Director, Modus Furniture
A great understanding of our needs and intent to match the right candidate has had a hugely positive impact in enabling us to build a strong team. We continue to use Collate and would very much recommend anyone looking to use the service, to do so.
07
Digby Summerhill
Director Minotti London
I work with Collate because of James, I prefer working only with high quality people. James is one of those people who gets the job done honestly.
08
Gio Cirone
BDM
Have known James for many years, first as a client in his heydays working for dealers and now with Collate: not surprisingly he became straight away one of the best in Furnitureland (as he calls it)!
One of the very few in the industry who does listen to both sides employer and potential employee and makes that perfect match happen.
09
Stuart Maule
Vice President EMEA, Teknion
I have worked with the Collate team on numerous occasions now and would highly recommend them. Key to our collective success is having a thorough understanding of what is required based on taking a detailed brief and them having an in-depth knowledge of the commercial interiors marketplace. The interpretation and output have always been executed to the highest standard.
010
Andrea Bazzaro
Executive Vice President, Moroso
What we really like about collaborating with James and Collate is their “People First” approach. They’re not just placing candidates for roles in companies. On one hand, this means that there is extra care in understanding more about the business and what a client is looking for; on the other end, it means understanding on a personal level and that candidates truly are interested in collaborating with your business.
Professionality and respect are a constant throughout the process.
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