ARTE, is a well established design-led business of over 30 years, and a highly regarded leader in its field of expertise namely high quality, luxury, textured wallcoverings for both residential and contract use.
Its creativity is renowned worldwide, and its highly innovative designs, using state-of-the art technology, are favoured by leading designers, architects, specialised retailers and discerning consumers around the world. The company has recently established its own subsidiary in the United Kingdom and is looking for:
Area sales manager
London and South East
The Role:
you will be part of a newly established sales team and will help to promote the brand name in the UK
you are responsible for developing and managing existing accounts within your designated area
you are also responsible for seeking new business opportunities within the assigned territory
you are able to generate sales and provide the necessary support to help your clients grow their business with the company
you shall need excellent presentation skills and the ability to successfully manage client relationships
you shall need good organisational skills and be willing to respond to each client’s needs in a timely fashion
you will be reporting to the UK sales manager
The person:
you are a dynamic individual with an entrepreneurial spirit always seeking new opportunities to grow and develop the business within your territory
you are naturally inquisitive and are able to ask the right questions at the right time with the ability to listen carefully to a client’s needs
you have gained some good experience, preferably, working within the interior furnishings industry or related field e.g. luxury consumer goods
you have a passion for design and selling at the luxury end of the market
you have excellent presentation skills and are able to communicate effectively at all levels
you are particularly good at building good, long lasting client relationships
you are a team player, willing to provide timely feedback to help the company develop its presence in the UK
you also work well independently and thrive under pressure with the ability to manage the assigned territory effectively, particularly during the launch of new collections
the successful candidate will receive full product training and support, as well as a competitive salary including good incentives based on performance and sales targets
full clean UK driving licence is a must for this role
www.arte-international.com
Application deadline: February 20, 2015
How to apply
ARTE, a leading international company, offers you an exciting opportunity to help establish its presence in the UK. The company enjoys worldwide recognition as a market leader in its field and it is a financially sound company.
Please send your application in writing explaining why you would like to apply for this role including your full CV, current salary details and benefits not later than Friday, 20 February 2015, by e-mail to: maria@santacaterinaconsulting.com