Job Description
Burgess Furniture is Europe’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality Event, Banqueting and Conference chairs, tables and accessories for
the hospitality sector across the Globe. With a rich heritage spanning over 60 years, the company has evolved from its roots in cycling, when founder
Gerald Burgess spotted an opportunity for growth in the aluminium handlebars of bicycles to create the world-renowned Burgess stacking banquet
chair. With a dedicated factory in South West London and an in-house creative team, Burgess continues to push the boundaries of modern furniture
design, producing on-trend, and innovative solutions for its international client base. To find out more about Burgess visit www.burgessfurniture.com
Job Responsibilities:
Generating new sales and business opportunities within the Contract Hospitality Sector
Developing and managing a portfolio of existing customers to ensure profitable sales.
Successfully delivering the areas sales plan in line with the overall business strategy
Effectively managing customer relationships
Targeting and winning new business
Achieve sales targets as agreed for the region
Provide quotations, pricing and product information in order to secure sales
Sales forecasting on a regular basis
Attend exhibitions and seminars to promote the products.
Project research and lead generation
Essential Skills:
Previous experience in the Contract Furniture sales sector
Experience selling to Hotel Groups, Independent Hotels, A&D Sector, Care Sector, Leisure and Procurement Companies
A high level of new business development experience
Experience of “cold calling” and telephone sales
Target driven
Excellent negotiation skills
Ability to work on own & in a team
Excellent Organisational skills
Account management
Financially aware (costs & margins)
Accurate with good attention to detail
Intermediate/Advanced skill of MS Office
Quick learner
Excellent Communication skills
Can do approach
Energy, passion and Enthusiasm
Associated Benefits:
Good basic Salary and commission scheme
Company Car, mobile, laptop
Company Pension
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate:
A proven track record of success in a field-based new and existing business Sales role
A strong personal network of end user contacts across the area.
Strong negotiation and closing skills
Proven ability to meet and exceed ambitious order targets
Live within the area managing.
Clean driving license
CVs and further information :-
Simon Mead
Sales Director
+7713 644093
smead@burgessfurniture.com