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Sales High End Rugs
LDN
£90/100k Package
High Quality Designed Rugs
Contemporary design specified by leading architects, interior designers and hospitality groups internationally
Collate Form is recruiting for an exceptional Sales & Business Development Manager to lead the UK & Ireland growth of an internationally established, design-led manufacturer working at the highest end of the interiors market.
This is a business with a rare combination of heritage, craftsmanship, specialist manufacturing expertise and contemporary design. Its products are specified by leading architects, interior designers and hospitality groups internationally, with bespoke capabilities allowing it to work across highly individual residential, hospitality and commercial projects.
The opportunity in the UK is significant.
We are looking for someone who already knows the London design community: a commercially minded, well-connected individual who can build genuine relationships, open doors and turn specification opportunities into long-term business.
This is not simply a sales position. You will become the key commercial presence for the brand across the UK & Ireland, supported by an established European manufacturing operation and working closely with its exclusive UK distribution partner.
The Role
You will take ownership of developing the brand across both the A&D / Contract and premium Retail channels, identifying new opportunities and building a sustainable project pipeline.
You will:
Develop relationships with leading architects, interior designers, design studios, developers and hospitality groups.
Introduce the collection and manufacturing capabilities to new practices and specifiers.
Build a strong pipeline of high-end residential, hospitality and commercial projects.
Identify emerging studios, new clients and untapped opportunities across the market.
Manage the full commercial journey, from initial introduction and specification through negotiation and project conversion.
Work collaboratively with the UK distribution partner and the wider international team.
Organise presentations, studio visits, Lunch & Learns, showroom events and other client-facing activity.
Support designers with bespoke proposals tailored to individual projects.
Maintain clear visibility of opportunities, activity and pipeline through CRM reporting.
Represent the business at exhibitions, design events and client meetings.
Who We’re Looking For
The strongest candidates are likely to have built their career within luxury furniture, interiors, textiles, surfaces, lighting, design or another specification-led premium product sector.
You should bring:
Significant experience within London’s luxury Architecture & Design market.
An established personal network of interior designers, architects and design studios.
A strong understanding of high-end residential projects, alongside hospitality and commercial interiors.
Experience working with specification-led products and project sales.
Knowledge of both Contract and Retail routes to market.
Confidence engaging senior designers, principals, developers and commercial decision-makers.
Strong commercial judgement and negotiation ability.
A consultative rather than transactional approach to sales.
The ability to manage complex, high-value projects over relatively long sales cycles.
A genuine interest in craftsmanship, manufacturing, materials and design.
The Person
We are not looking for somebody whose approach begins with a cold sales list.
We are looking for someone who has spent years becoming part of the design community — someone who understands the studios, the personalities, the projects and how relationships actually develop within this market.
Your phone calls get answered because people know you.
You are naturally sociable and commercially ambitious, but equally credible discussing design, materials, manufacturing and bespoke project requirements.
You enjoy discovering opportunities, connecting people and helping turn an initial conversation into a project that may develop over many months.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to take a respected international design manufacturer and significantly expand its presence within one of the world’s most influential design markets.
You will have:
Genuine ownership of the UK & Ireland market.
The backing of an established international manufacturing business.
Extensive product and manufacturing training.
The ability to work with some of the world’s leading architecture and interior design practices.
A sophisticated, highly customisable product offering suited to exceptional projects.
Significant scope to shape the market strategy rather than simply inherit an established sales territory.
A competitive package comprising salary, performance-related incentives and benefits.
London based, with travel across the UK & Ireland and occasional international travel.
Applications and enquiries are handled confidentially by Collate Form.
Senior Business Development Manager
PARIS
€70-100k
Craftsmanship, specialist production expertise, bespoke manufacturing and contemporary design
Develop the Paris market for an internationally established, design-led manufacturer, one of Europe's most respected rug brands, working across the luxury interiors sector.
Collate Form is recruiting for a Sales & Business Development Manager to develop the Paris market for an internationally established, design-led manufacturer, one of Europe’s most respected rug brands, working across the luxury interiors sector.
The business combines craftsmanship, specialist production expertise, bespoke manufacturing and contemporary design, creating highly individual pieces for exceptional residential, hospitality and commercial environments around the world. Its work sits naturally within architecture and interior design: specification-led, highly customisable, and often developed specifically around an individual designer’s vision.
Paris is an important growth market, and we are looking for someone who can build the relationships and commercial partnerships needed to develop it properly.
À propos du poste – “regarding the position”
Based in Paris, you will become the business’s principal commercial representative in the region. Your focus will be on building meaningful relationships across the architecture, interior design, hospitality, development, and distribution communities, identifying projects, and turning those introductions into sustainable, long-term business.
Responsabilités
You will: Identify and develop new opportunities throughout Paris and the wider French market.
Build relationships with architects, interior designers, design studios, developers, hospitality groups and strategic partners.
Introduce the company’s collection, bespoke capabilities and manufacturing expertise to new clients.
Use your existing network to create qualified project opportunities.
Develop a structured programme of meetings, presentations, visits and events.
Manage the complete business development process from prospecting through specification, proposal, negotiation and successful project conversion.
Work closely with retail partners and the wider international commercial team.
Collaborate with manufacturing and internal teams to develop bespoke proposals around individual project requirements.
Represent the business at exhibitions, industry events and client meetings.
Monitor the market and identify emerging studios, projects and commercial opportunities.
Qualifications
You will ideally have at least five years’ experience in business development, specification sales or an international commercial role, preferably within luxury furniture, interiors, textiles, decoration, materials or another premium design-led sector.
Compétences requises – “required skills”
You should bring: A strong existing network within the Paris architecture and interior design community.
Experience developing new clients rather than simply managing existing accounts.
An understanding of both Contract and Distribution channels.
Exposure to residential, hospitality and luxury real-estate projects.
The confidence to engage senior architects, designers and commercial decision-makers.
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
Experience managing complex, high-value project opportunities.
A structured and self-motivated approach to business development.
Fluency in French and English.
The ability to travel within France and internationally when required.
Compétences préférées
The Person You are first and foremost a relationship builder.
You understand that selling within the luxury design market is rarely about an immediate transaction. It is about becoming trusted by designers, understanding what they are trying to achieve and being present when the right project appears.
You are curious about design and manufacturing and confident discussing materials, bespoke possibilities and project requirements.
At the same time, you are commercially driven. You enjoy creating opportunities, opening new accounts and taking responsibility for converting relationships into meaningful long-term revenue.
Fourchette de rémunération et package de compensation
Why Join? This is an opportunity to build a significant market rather than simply maintain an existing territory.
You will have: Considerable autonomy across the Paris market.
The support and capabilities of an established international manufacturer.
Extensive product and manufacturing training.
A highly customisable product suited to luxury residential, hospitality and commercial interiors.
The opportunity to work alongside leading architects and interior designers.
Direct influence over the territory’s long-term development.
A competitive package comprising salary, performance-related incentives and benefits.
Paris-based, with travel throughout France and occasional international travel.
Applications and enquiries are handled confidentially by Collate Form.
Sales Showroom Manager
LDN
£50 +coms
The business is now looking for an experienced, commercially minded person to take ownership of the showroom,
We are working with a growing, design-led furniture brand to appoint a Showroom Manager / Sales Manager for its Shoreditch showroom.
Design-Led Furniture Brand
Shoreditch, London | Full-time | £50,000+ base + team performance bonus
The business has built a strong direct-to-consumer following around beautifully designed, contemporary upholstered furniture, working with internationally recognised designers and placing product, comfort and adaptability at the centre of what it does.
Having successfully established the brand online, the physical showroom has become an increasingly important part of the customer journey. The business is now looking for an experienced, commercially minded person to take ownership of the showroom, maximise sales and help shape the next stage of its growth.
The Role
This is first and foremost a sales role.
You will take responsibility for the commercial performance of the Shoreditch showroom, working closely with a small, collaborative team to ensure every customer receives an informed, personal and highly considered experience.
The brand already generates significant demand online, with many customers discovering the product before ever visiting the showroom. Your job will be to maximise those opportunities when customers do visit — understanding what they need, guiding them through product, fabric and configuration options and ultimately converting interest into sales.
Alongside direct customer sales, you will help increase showroom footfall through local partnerships, events and initiatives, and build relationships with interior designers and other relevant trade clients.
As the business grows, there is also the opportunity to play an important part in the development and opening of additional London showroom locations.
Responsibilities
Take ownership of day-to-day showroom sales and commercial performance.
Deliver an exceptional customer experience from initial conversation through to order.
Convert showroom appointments, walk-ins and online-generated enquiries into sales.
Understand customer requirements and confidently advise on product, upholstery, fabric, configuration and specification.
Manage and develop the showroom environment, ensuring it consistently reflects the quality and personality of the brand.
Work closely with the wider customer service, operations and commercial teams.
Build strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
Develop relationships with interior designers and residential trade clients.
Help create events, collaborations and neighbourhood initiatives that bring new customers into the showroom.
Support showroom-based content, launches and brand activity.
Monitor showroom performance and identify opportunities to increase conversion and average order value.
Maintain clear visibility across orders, stock and customer follow-up using internal systems.
Contribute ideas rather than simply operate an existing retail formula.
Over time, support the planning, opening and management of future showroom locations.
Who We Are Looking For
You will already have experience selling high-quality furniture, interiors or another design-led product within a showroom or retail environment.
You could currently be a Showroom Manager, Sales Manager, Senior Sales Consultant or experienced furniture salesperson ready to take greater ownership.
Experience within contemporary furniture, upholstery or premium interiors would be particularly relevant.
We are looking for someone who:
Is genuinely commercial and enjoys selling.
Understands how to turn an interested customer into a confident buyer.
Has experience working with considered, higher-value purchases rather than transactional retail.
Can balance excellent service with clear sales targets.
Is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about furniture, interiors and design.
Is confident discussing fabrics, finishes, dimensions and product configuration.
Is comfortable engaging both private customers and interior designers.
Has the personality to build long-term customer relationships.
Is organised and capable of taking real ownership of a showroom.
Enjoys working within a small, entrepreneurial business where everyone contributes.
Is happy getting involved in events, local marketing, content and wider brand activity.
Can work independently while remaining highly collaborative.
Experience working for a respected furniture retailer, contemporary furniture brand, design showroom or premium interiors business would be particularly interesting.
Trade
The immediate priority is to continue growing the successful direct-to-consumer side of the business rather than turn this into a traditional contract sales position.
However, there is a significant opportunity to develop relationships with interior designers and residential trade clients through the showroom.
The successful person should therefore understand the trade customer and be comfortable developing those relationships, while remaining focused on retail and showroom sales.
Working Pattern
This is a showroom-based London role.
Saturday is an important trading day, so some Saturday working will be required, although the business is looking at a sensible team rotation rather than expecting one person to cover every weekend.
Package
£50,000+ base salary, dependent on experience
Alongside the base salary, the business intends to operate a team-based performance bonus, rewarding the collective commercial success of the showroom rather than creating competition between individual members of the team.
The wider expected package has the potential to reach approximately £65,000 for strong performance.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a business at an interesting point in its development.
The foundations are already there: a distinctive product, strong design credentials, an established online customer base and a successful Shoreditch showroom.
The next stage is about becoming more commercially sophisticated without losing the energy and personality that helped build the business in the first place.
For the right person, this is much more than managing a shop floor. It is an opportunity to take ownership of a key sales channel, influence how the brand approaches physical retail and help develop the showroom model as the business grows.
Coordination Manager Furniture
LDN
£50-60k +bonus
someone who understands how a commercial furniture business works and how much detail sits behind a successful project.
Supporting, mentoring and improving a team of Account Managers, helping them become more organised, more consistent and more effective across the administrative, commercial and project detail of their roles.
London | Full-time
£50,000–£60,000 + bonus
We are working with one of the UK’s leading commercial furniture dealers to appoint a Coordination Manager.
This is a senior, operations-led management position for someone who understands how a commercial furniture business works and the level of detail behind a successful project.
The role focuses on supporting, mentoring, and improving a team of Account Managers, helping them become more organised, consistent, and effective across the administrative, commercial, and project detail of their roles.
This is not a sales position.
The Role
You will work closely with Account Managers, Sales Managers, Project Managers and Operations, helping ensure projects and client accounts move through the business properly.
This role brings structure, attention to detail, and accountability to the account management function.
You will help Account Managers manage workloads, keep information accurate, follow processes, improve handovers and maintain the level of detail required to deliver projects successfully.
You are not there to sell on behalf of the team.
You are there to mentor, manage and improve how they work.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage and mentor Account Managers from a coordination and administrative perspective.
- Help individuals prioritise workloads and manage multiple projects effectively.
- Improve consistency, organisation and attention to detail across the team.
- Ensure quotations, specifications, orders and project information are accurate and complete.
- Help create stronger working practices and better internal processes.
- Make sure opportunities and live projects move through the business correctly.
- Improve handovers between Account Management, Project Management and Operations.
- Identify gaps, bottlenecks and recurring issues before they become larger problems.
- Coach team members who need more structure, organisation or confidence.
- Create accountability and maintain high standards.
- Work closely with senior management to improve the overall performance of the commercial team.
- Help Account Managers deliver more holistically across both client service and project administration.
About You
For this role, commercial furniture industry experience is essential.
You will ideally have worked for a commercial furniture dealer, consultancy or furniture brand in a role such as:
- Sales Coordination Manager
- Senior Sales Coordinator
- Coordination Manager
- Commercial Operations
- Senior Account Coordinator
- Project Coordinator
- Senior administrative or operational support within a furniture sales environment
You should already be familiar with the journey from enquiry and specification through quoting, ordering, project management, and delivery.
You are likely to be:
- Exceptionally organised and highly attentive to detail.
- Experienced in coordination, administration, operations or logistics.
- Confident managing and mentoring people.
- Comfortable challenging poor habits and improving standards.
- Good at managing flow, process and information.
- Calm across multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Familiar with quotations, specifications, orders and project documentation.
- Able to work effectively with sales, account management, project management and operations teams.
- Process-minded without being overly bureaucratic.
- Positive, practical and solutions-focused.
- More interested in making a business work well than becoming a salesperson.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to take a senior coordination role within one of the strongest commercial furniture dealers in the UK.
The business already has an established team, excellent clients and an exceptional project portfolio.
They are now looking for someone who understands the detail behind successful furniture projects and can use that experience to develop people, improve processes and raise standards across the account management team.
For someone who has built their career in furniture coordination, sales support or commercial operations and is ready to step into a broader management role, this is a very strong next move.
Project Lead Dealer
LDN
£85k
Looking for an Account Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of clients, deliver projects and develop long-term commercial relationships.
A growing, design-led furniture and lighting consultancy delivering projects across hospitality, workplace, residential and leisure.
London | Full-time
£85,000 OTE at target, with scope to earn more
We are working with a growing, design-led furniture and lighting consultancy delivering projects across hospitality, workplace, residential and leisure.
The business sits between design, procurement and project delivery, working closely with designers, architects and clients to source and deliver furniture and lighting schemes that balance aesthetics, budget, programme and environmental responsibility.
They are now looking for an Account Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of clients, deliver projects and develop long-term commercial relationships.
The Role
This is a client-facing position combining account management, furniture specification, commercial responsibility and project ownership.
You will work closely with clients from the early stages of a brief through to final delivery, helping translate design intent into solutions that are commercially viable, well considered and deliverable.
The role requires someone who already understands the furniture industry, has strong design judgement and is comfortable taking commercial responsibility.
You will be expected to build relationships, identify opportunities within existing accounts and ensure projects are delivered properly, while maintaining a high level of service throughout.
What You’ll Be Doing
Manage and develop a portfolio of client accounts.
Build strong relationships with designers, architects and end clients.
Understand project briefs and translate design intent into appropriate furniture and lighting solutions.
Develop specifications, quotations and client proposals.
Curate products with a strong eye for design, quality and suitability.
Take responsibility for pricing, margin and overall commercial viability.
Negotiate with clients and suppliers where required.
Manage multiple projects, budgets, timelines and stakeholders.
Guide clients through product selection and specification.
Identify opportunities for repeat business and account growth.
Work closely with internal project and operations teams to ensure a clear handover and successful delivery.
Attend client meetings, industry events and networking opportunities.
About You
For this role, furniture industry experience is essential.
You will ideally have spent at least 2–3 years working as an Account Manager, Salesperson, Furniture Consultant or in a similar commercial role within a furniture brand, dealer, consultancy or closely related business.
You should already understand how furniture projects are specified, quoted, sold and delivered, and be comfortable working with architects, designers and end clients.
You are likely to be:
Commercially minded and comfortable working towards sales and gross profit targets.
Knowledgeable about furniture brands, products and the wider interiors market.
Design-aware, with strong taste and the confidence to make considered product recommendations.
Comfortable managing client relationships and taking ownership of accounts.
Highly organised and capable of managing several live projects at once.
Confident preparing quotations, specifications and proposals.
Proactive and comfortable making decisions.
A clear and personable communicator.
Detail-focused without losing sight of the wider commercial objective.
Interested in responsible sourcing and how the design industry can operate more sustainably.
The Opportunity
This is a strong opportunity for someone already working within the furniture industry who wants greater ownership of clients, projects and commercial outcomes.
You will be joining an ambitious, design-conscious business where good taste, commercial thinking and strong client relationships are equally important.
The commission structure is designed to reward performance:
For someone commercially ambitious, there is genuine scope to earn beyond the stated OTE.
Location: London
Level: Account Manager
Marketing Associate Director
LDN
70/80k +Bonus
Unbelievable opportunity for the right creative with a sharp business mind
Highly regarded, independent design-led furniture consultancy looking for an Associate Director to lead its marketing function and help shape the next stage of the business.
London | Full-time
£70,000+ depending on experience + annual KPI bonus up to c.£15,000
We are working with a highly regarded, independent commercially minded design-led furniture consultancy looking for an Associate Director to lead its marketing function and help shape the next stage of the business.
Working across workplace, residential and emerging sectors, the company collaborates with leading architects, interior designers and global organisations to deliver some of the most considered furniture projects in the industry.
They already have the projects, reputation and relationships. The opportunity is to ensure the business presents itself with equal strength.
The Role
This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for someone who combines brand thinking, creative judgment, and commercial awareness with the ability to deliver results.
You will lead and develop an established marketing team while owning the company’s wider marketing strategy, brand positioning, and external communications.
This is not a role for someone who wants to sit above the work and delegate.
You will be expected to set the direction, generate ideas, make decisions and work alongside the team to deliver them.
The remit is broad: brand, website, social media, project storytelling, photography, editorial content, events, partnerships, credentials, tenders and major client presentations.
Everything the company puts into the world should reflect the quality of the work it delivers.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead and develop the marketing team, creating clear priorities, accountability and a positive, ambitious culture.
- Own the overall marketing strategy and translate it into clear campaigns, projects and measurable objectives.
- Shape and protect the company’s brand, positioning, tone of voice and visual identity.
- Ensure consistency across the website, social media, presentations, pitches, case studies, events and wider communications.
- Work closely with senior leadership to understand commercial priorities and identify where marketing can have the greatest impact.
- Improve how projects, people and ideas are communicated to the architecture, design and client community.
- Develop stronger editorial, social, event and partnership opportunities.
- Oversee major credentials, tender and pitch material.
- Establish meaningful KPIs and understand the commercial impact of marketing activity.
- Bring new ideas into the business and have the drive to turn the best of them into reality.
About You
Furniture industry experience would be useful, but it is not essential.
You could come from furniture, architecture, interiors, property, hospitality, fashion, a design-led product company, a creative consultancy, or another sector where brand, aesthetics, and commercial thinking intersect.
More important is your judgement, personality and ability to lead.
You are likely to be:
- An experienced marketing, brand or communications professional ready for significant ownership.
- Visually literate with a genuine interest in design, architecture, interiors, fashion, art or culture.
- Entrepreneurial and naturally looking for ways to improve, evolve and differentiate a business.
- Commercially aware and capable of connecting marketing activity to wider business objectives.
- A strong people manager who can motivate, develop and challenge a team.
- Confident working with senior leadership while remaining comfortable getting involved in the detail.
- An excellent communicator with a strong understanding of language, storytelling and tone of voice.
- Positive, proactive and solutions-focused.
- Organised enough to turn creative thinking into consistently well-delivered work.
- Someone with an opinion, good judgement and the confidence to use both.
The Opportunity
This is a chance to have real influence in a well-established, respected design business.
The foundations are already there: great clients, excellent projects, strong relationships and real credibility within the design industry.
They are now looking for someone who can bring it together, sharpen how the business communicates, and help define how it is perceived over the coming years.
Salary: £70,000+ depending on experience
Bonus: Annual KPI-related bonus up to c.£15,000
Location: London
Level: Associate Director
Account Manager, Design-Led Furniture Dealer
LDN
£55+20k coms
Join an established design-led furniture specialist with a respected product portfolio, strong industry relationships and an experienced team behind you.
Combining consultancy, account management and business development, this is an opportunity to grow existing relationships, develop new business and build a long-term career within the company.
The Opportunity
One of London’s most established and respected design-led furniture specialists.
Working with an extensive portfolio of contemporary furniture and lighting, the company supports architects, interior designers, specifiers and end users across workplace, hospitality, residential and public-sector projects.
This is an Account Manager position for someone who genuinely enjoys furniture consultancy and developing considered product solutions, but who is equally comfortable getting out into the market, meeting clients and generating new business.
The successful candidate will inherit existing relationships and live opportunities, while being expected to develop new contacts, re-engage dormant accounts and build a strong long-term pipeline.
This is not a hard-sell environment. The company’s reputation has been built through design knowledge, trusted advice and a high level of service. However, the successful candidate must still be commercially driven, proactive and confident creating opportunities rather than waiting for enquiries to arrive.
The Role
You will manage and develop relationships with architects, interior designers, specifiers, property professionals and client end users.
You will work consultatively with clients, understanding their brief and recommending furniture and lighting based on aesthetics, functionality, budget, lead times, sustainability and project requirements.
Alongside managing existing accounts, you will be expected to remain visible within the design community, arranging studio visits, attending industry events, hosting showroom meetings and developing new relationships.
You will manage opportunities from the initial conversation and product presentation through to quotation, specification and internal project handover, maintaining oversight of the client relationship throughout.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a portfolio of existing client accounts.
- Develop new relationships with architects, designers, specifiers and end users.
- Reconnect with dormant clients and identify new opportunities within existing accounts.
- Arrange regular studio visits, client meetings, presentations and showroom appointments.
- Respond to furniture and lighting briefs with considered, commercially appropriate solutions.
- Source and specify products from a broad portfolio of international design brands.
- Prepare quotations, budgets, product schedules and client presentations.
- Manage projects and opportunities through each stage of the sales process.
- Maintain an accurate pipeline, CRM and sales forecast.
- Work towards agreed revenue, margin and business-development targets.
- Coordinate closely with sales support, purchasing, project management and operations teams.
- Develop strong relationships with manufacturers and supplier partners.
- Maintain a detailed understanding of products, finishes, materials, pricing and lead times.
- Attend design fairs, product launches, networking events and relevant industry exhibitions.
- Provide a high level of communication and aftercare throughout the client relationship.
The Candidate
You may currently be working as an Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Furniture Consultant, Project Sales Manager or in a similar commercial furniture role.
Ideally, you will have experience working for a design-led furniture dealer, contract furniture consultancy, manufacturer or high-end furniture brand.
You should be comfortable advising clients and developing specifications, while also having the confidence and energy to generate new conversations and opportunities.
You will ideally bring:
- Experience within the design-led furniture, lighting or interiors sector.
- An understanding of the A&D, contract or professional interiors market.
- Existing relationships within the design community, or the ability to build them quickly.
- Strong furniture and product knowledge.
- A genuine interest in contemporary design, materials and manufacturing.
- Experience developing both existing accounts and new business.
- The ability to interpret briefs and present appropriate product solutions.
- Commercial awareness, including quotations, margins, budgets and sales targets.
- Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
- Good organisation and attention to detail.
- The ability to manage multiple opportunities and project timelines.
- Confidence working independently while contributing to a close-knit team.
Personality
The right person will be warm, credible and knowledgeable, without being overly sales-led.
You will enjoy becoming a trusted resource for your clients and helping them make informed decisions. At the same time, you will be naturally proactive and understand that strong relationships need to be continually developed.
You will be comfortable picking up the phone, arranging meetings, visiting studios and finding reasons to reconnect with both new and established contacts.
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.
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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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