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You will lead higher-value and more complex workplace furniture projects from appointment through to installation and handover.
Working closely with the client, A&D teams, manufacturers and internal project, operations and finance teams, you will translate a design brief into a considered, practical and deliverable furniture package.
You will be confident advising on furniture, finishes, budgets, lead times and technical considerations, ensuring every project is aligned commercially while maintaining the quality and design intent of the scheme.
You will already have strong experience within the commercial furniture sector, ideally from a furniture dealership or a high-level design and build business with a significant furniture offering.
You will understand how to navigate the detail behind a furniture project: balancing design ambition with programme, budget, procurement, logistics and installation.
You will be naturally organised, commercially aware and calm under pressure, with the confidence to manage senior stakeholders and multiple moving parts.
Responsibilities
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Responsibilities
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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.
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”
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chilled Chianti in hand, flowing linen number, veranda, sea view, small plates, good people, & these bangers.
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