Location:
Northern England, flexible working: from home, the Cheshire office and visiting studios in the North.
About SieMatic:
SieMatic is a premium German kitchen manufacturer founded in 1929, the brand is driven on heritage, design innovation and customer centricity. SieMatic room planning concepts are inspired by a timelessly elegant design philosophy to appeal to its discerning clientele. Exporting products to over 70 countries, the brand is considered one of the best-know luxury German brands. The UK subsidiary works closely with the HQ to best support and grow its 40 studios in the UK.
About the role:
The key focus is on business development in the North, by supporting, motivating and training the existing dealer network, as well as prospecting and opening new showrooms. Grow revenue for both the retail and contract sectors whilst meeting key objectives and goals set by the UK Managing Director. No two days are the same, so the roles suits a self-motivated, pro-active and optimistic person who is an authentic persuasive influence.
Essential professional qualities:
- 3 years’ + experience in the KBB industry
- Strong proven track record in a similar role
- Degree level education
- Sales experience driving business growth
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to different personalities
- Confidence public speaking and training small groups
Ideal candidate:
- A focussed professional who is eager for career enhancement
- Exemplary personal standards
- Able to relate to discerning clientele with high expectations
- A self-starter with a willingness to learn and develop
- Flexible, adaptable and a ‘all hands on deck’ attitude to achieve results in a small team
- Personality: positive and effective leader, honest, confident, high level of energy for motivation and persuasion, optimistic, easily connect with people, determined and ambitious
- Has design knowledge, a creative eye and is an Innovative idea generator with the ability to think outside the box
- Digitally driven, with excellent IT skills
- Demonstrates outstanding time management and organisational measures to complete work on time to the highest standards
- Through networking he/she gains the support of peers to develop long term relationships
- Has an entrepreneurial flair and can consultatively identify business improvements
- Has the ability to juggle many projects and tasks at the same time, which includes customer service solutions in a demanding environment
- Contacts with Developers, Architects and Interior Designers
- Have a passion for interiors and design
- Is able to work remotely and independently, is pro-active, self- motivated and driven by achieving results – hitting KPIs and goals.
- Has a full UK Driving Licence
- A flexible approach to working hours and travel.
Key responsibilities:
- You’ll develop and maintain regional accounts and grow our market share by gaining new dealerships and generate business within the retail and contract market.
- By motivating, supporting, and developing knowledge levels through training designers, you’ll support sales growth and ensure we deliver an exceptional customer experience.
- Project manage showroom renovations by liaising with the dealership and interior architect to ensure the studio is on track with all aspects of the design, corporate identity and regional requirements for commercial success.
- Through networking and presentations, generate contract leads through direct contact with architects, developers, interior designers.
- Aftercare service – solution provider if problems occur.
Remuneration package:
- Salary based on experience
- Targeted bonus
- Pension contribution
- Company car
- Holidays- 28 + bank holidays
Application process :
- Please send an updated CV and covering letter that details why you would be an ideal candidate for the role to [email protected], all applications will be read and you will be contacted if you’re selected to progress to the next stage.
- 1st stage – telephone interview
- 2nd stage – face to face interview