Overview

A Leadership professional with proven Senior Management, Director level experience spanning Sales, Creative and Managing Director responsibilities. Possessing a demonstrable record of creating and implementing strategic change initiatives, brand positioning, sales and marketing strategies, that successfully deliver multi-million pound growth. Their 20 years plus success, within the Contract Furniture and Furnishings market, has seen them lead profitable business growth in design studios, bespoke furniture manufactures and fixtures, fittings and equipment environments. Primarily working in the luxury category, specifying bespoke design and build services, and premium products, via architects, designers and contractors, for domestic and international commercial interior, high-end residential and specialist topend one off projects.

Experience

Graduating with a Degree in Architecture, their following twenty years career progression has been within the luxury interiors market. Combining multi-award winning design, with sales and commercial leadership, they've acquired a demonstrable record of success in driving significant, multi-million pound, business growth. Their creative flair and engaging consultative, solutions based sales style has led to the development of solid relationships, and understanding of generating sales within the architect and design community. Progressing to Senior Leadership / Director level roles, they've developed into a positive and pragmatic leader. Adept at directing, coaching, mentoring and developing succesfull teams to exceed sales targets and clients expectations. Commercially astute with a proven track record of not only growing sales revenue, but increasing profitability through strong negotiation with suppliers, clients and tightening controls of operational systems and processes.

Foot note

This driven, dedicated and ambitious leadership professional has a wealth of experience and transferable skills gained within the contract furniture sector. Their creative flair, passion for design and ability to engage the A&D community, combined with the commercial acumen to negotiate profitable business with contractors, makes them a strong individual if you're looking for a senior leader to drive growth within the specifications market. Currently interested in exploring opportunities with ambitious companies looking to create a culture of continuous improvement and strong business growth.