Beyond Recruitment: Consulting for the Interiors sector
Based in Clerkenwell, Surtio specialises in the interiors, furniture, and construction industry in London and the UK.
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We provide end to end solutions from consulting, business transformation, and recruitment of all major roles including C-suite, Sales, Marketing, Logistics and Operations in London and the UK.
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We discuss relevant job roles with our candidates based on their skills and personality to ensure a correct long term fit.
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Our industry knowledge allows us to give our clients an up to date overview of the London office furniture sector.
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Browse our latest job opportunities in the furniture industry
Sales Executive
London
Dependent on experience
Our client, Espattio (https://espattiobrand.com/) and Forma5 (https://forma5.com/en/) is seeking a second motivated Sales Executive to join their dynamic London team. This pivotal role is responsible for driving sales growth through strategic engagement with dealers, design + build firms, and end users in the UK market. The core purpose of the Sales Executive position is to cultivate and expand the company's market presence within the UK. The successful candidate will be instrumental in fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders, effectively promoting the brand's products and values, and ultimately contributing to the achievement of ambitious sales targets. Key responsibilities include building and maintaining robust relationships with dealers and clients, delivering compelling presentations to showcase product benefits, tracking sales and market trends to identify opportunities, and collaborating closely with a supportive team to exceed targets. The Sales Executive will also play a crucial role in promoting the company's brand and ensuring excellent customer service is consistently delivered. The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in sales, design, or customer service, along with exceptional communication and presentation skills. A proactive, organized, and motivated personality is essential, as is the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected, and CRM experience is highly advantageous. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing UK team within a design-led, international business, offering a blend of autonomy and collaboration within a London showroom base and with plentiful client interaction.
View DetailsAccount Manager
London
£45k plus commission
This high-end European office furniture manufacturer with a rich history spanning over two centuries, is dedicated to designing forward-thinking, innovative, and sustainable working environments. They believe a great environment fosters creativity and innovation, making it possible for teams to thrive. They are seeking a highly motivated Account Manager to drive substantial growth within a key sector of the commercial furniture market. This role focuses on cultivating and strengthening relationships with strategically targeted clients to boost business development and profitability. The Account Manager will act as a proactive liaison between the client and relevant internal departments, ensuring seamless support and fostering sales growth. Collaboration within a dynamic and successful team environment is crucial. The successful candidate will possess the ability to collaborate effectively with sales leads, building strong relationships quickly. Excellent presentation skills and a team-oriented approach are essential, along with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely while working effectively within diverse teams. A strong commercial understanding of how to develop sales through solid relationships is vital, as is existing knowledge of quote preparation and design packages for rendering. The position is based in their design-led showroom in Clerkenwell. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to make a significant impact and potentially advance into a main sales role in the future.
View DetailsPresentation, Graphic & Tender Co-ordinator
London
Up to £36k dependent on experience
A leading high end furniture company is seeking a skilled Presentation, Graphic & Tender Co-ordinator to join their Design team in London. This role is crucial for ensuring all presentations and submissions showcase the best of the brand, as well as managing the tender process within the UK. The ideal candidate will possess a strong graphical eye, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate responses to tenders, RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs efficiently. The Presentation, Graphic & Tender Co-ordinator will be responsible for creating visually appealing presentations, aiding the design team with tasks such as creating O&M manuals and company branding presentations, and organizing graphical content for UK-based events. Managing supplier questionnaires, ensuring up-to-date certifications, and corresponding with the corporate tender team in Sweden are also essential components of the role. Furthermore, the candidate must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage workloads and deadlines effectively. Experience with InDesign, Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint), Photoshop, and other Adobe products is highly desirable. An understanding of AutoCAD and 3D Max or similar rendering software is a plus. The successful candidate will be passionate about their work, proud of delivering high-quality outcomes, and comfortable leading meetings and communicating with colleagues both internally and internationally.
View DetailsSales Executive
London
£50k plus commission and travel
Our client, a prominent European office furniture manufacturer with a high-end London showroom, is seeking a second motivated Sales Executive to join their dynamic London team. This pivotal role is responsible for driving sales growth through strategic engagement with dealers, design + build firms, and end users in the UK market. The core purpose of the Sales Executive position is to cultivate and expand the company's market presence within the UK. The successful candidate will be instrumental in fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders, effectively promoting the brand's products and values, and ultimately contributing to the achievement of ambitious sales targets. Key responsibilities include building and maintaining robust relationships with dealers and clients, delivering compelling presentations to showcase product benefits, tracking sales and market trends to identify opportunities, and collaborating closely with a supportive team to exceed targets. The Sales Executive will also play a crucial role in promoting the company's brand and ensuring excellent customer service is consistently delivered. The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in sales, design, or customer service, along with exceptional communication and presentation skills. A proactive, organized, and motivated personality is essential, as is the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected, and CRM experience is highly advantageous. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing UK team within a design-led, international business, offering a blend of autonomy and collaboration within a London showroom base and with plentiful client interaction.
View DetailsWhat Our Clients Say
Trusted by leading companies in the furniture industry
"Over the past year Surtio have provided crucial support as we have evolved our business. We have undergone a complete re-brand and change in focus. This was supported by Surtio consultancy, who offered depth of industry knowledge and complete confidentiality when guiding and evaluating our supply chain. We also required new employees, with Rodney and Omar's willingness to understand our company structure, we found and attracted the right candidates and employed some important talent to grow our business."
David Hay
Managing Director
"Rodney has proven himself as having a 'sixth sense' when it comes to finding candidates who are suitable for Humanscale. He has an in-depth understanding of what we do and what we need. This undoubtedly puts him in a unique and advantageous position when compared to his peers. He is an extremely capable search professional who diligently profiles and selects candidates appropriate for the role. We highly recommend Surtio."
Tim Hutchings
President