Area Sales Manager – UK & Ireland

Overview

In this role you will drive UK and Ireland sales through a network of distributors while collaborating with the global commercial team. You’ll leverage Clerkenwell showroom events to demonstrate versatility of the product range and influence architects and specifiers. You’ll build partnerships, manage the regional pipeline, and forecast with the CRM system to meet revenue targets. The opportunity centers on shaping a high-end showroom-led growth engine in a key European contract hub.

Pay / Benefits

• salary 60,000 – 65,000 per annum plus commission
• based at the Clerkenwell showroom, London
• coverage of the UK and Ireland territory

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional go-to-market strategies aligned with global objectives
• Build and expand distributor and partner networks with enablement support
• Cultivate relationships with architects and design-build firms to grow footprint
• Turn the Clerkenwell showroom into a hub for events, demonstrations and thought leadership
• Own regional sales pipeline and revenue targets with CRM-informed forecasting
• Monitor market trends and secure key clients for opportunities
• Collaborate with international teams to tailor high-value UK market solutions
• Represent the brand at key industry events and maintain market visibility
• Balance client visits, showroom collaboration, networking and strategic project coordination

Key requirements

• 5+ years in business development or sales in architecture, design & build, furniture or interior design in UK
• Experience managing distributor/dealer relationships and regional partner networks
• Understanding of UK architecture and design-build community, including emerging professionals
• Experience in international collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with real estate/workplace fit-out market and tracking project pipelines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable leading workshops and training
• Fluency in English
• Self-starter with strong organisational skills and travel/event management
• Proficiency with CRM and office software with data-driven lead management and reporting

• communication
• presentation
• workshops leadership
• team collaboration
• CRM
• office software

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