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Role overview

This role requires a team player used to the complex nature of sales support, bid preparation, pricing and
customer service skills. The individual needs to have Commercial (Interiors) related Industry experience and
an excellent eye for detail. They will also be working in a "fast paced" and busy environment and so the
successful candidate should be able to work efficiently, accurately and calmly in an often stressful and busy
Sales environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales and Procurement Responsibilities
* Creating quotations for projects
* Support on specification of product.
* Researching and Sourcing solutions to individual requirements on projects
* Liaising with manufacturers on product specifications and prices.
* On request working with new business sales clients where required to issue information /
prices/mock up details.
* Collating fabric samples for projects.
* Double checking order acknowledgements with administrative team to ensure all orders are correct
to original specification with final approval from Sales person.
* Attending manufacturer showroom events and industry fairs to stay a breadth of latest trends and
fashions.
* Researching new manufacturers to support the specification process.
* Assist Project leads and new business sales attend meetings with clients.
* Attend internal and external training regarding supplier sustainability and circularity.

Project Management Responsibilities
* Independent execution of project meetings and structured documentation.
* Monitoring of budget and timescales
* Coordination of direct deliveries with Dealers/End users.
* Carry out Site Surveys on projects
* Appoint and manage installation teams and support/oversee their work on site.
* Manage and report customer/dealer snagging and shortages
* Develop a strong technical understanding of all clients' products

Essential Skills & Experience
* Previous experience working in the furniture industry is preferred.
* Highly organised and attention to detail.
* Desire and ability to pick up with on the job training and support.
* Work autonomously as well as in a team.
* Efficient time management.
* Ability to use initiative.
* Ability to stay calm under pressure.
* Computer literate - Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook. Able to read CAD Drawing

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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