Junior Specification Sales Executive (High End Lighting)

Shoreditch, London

£35,000 - £45,000 + training + development commission & OTE + potential for progression + potential for international travel + hybrid

Do you have any experience in lighting sales, looking for the opportunity to have dedicated training and mentorship from a highly skilled director, whilst in a progressive and unique role with a leading international lighting group which offers cutting edge, aesthetic solutions to the highest calibre of clients across the globe, where you will be spearheading a new era of growth in the UK market?

Are you looking for the opportunity to add direct value to a long-standing business with a rich history, which creates truly unique, stunning products, comprising of indoor and outdoor lighting for high end clients across the world, where you will be representing a high end group which is internationally recognised, typically supplying to ultra-luxurious retailers and hospitality, now looking to capitalize on recent growth and double their turnover in the next 3 years?

The company provide high-performance, leading edge products with stunning designs. They work direct with retailers and hospitality, as well as working through lighting designers, architects and distributors. They have recently worked on projects for Alexander McQueen, Jaguar Land Rover and a futuristic event venue in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. With HQ's in Milan, New York, Paris and London, they pave the way in aesthetic excellence. They are now looking to continue their impressive growth trajectory, and rapidly double their turnover to exceed £6 million.

The office in London currently comprises of 3 highly talented individuals, now looking to add a Junior / Intermediate Sales Executive to the team to advance their reach in London and the UK. You will be responsible for working with new and existing clients, typically working with Interior Designers and Architects, in a role which will incorporate extensive training and development, with a focus on building new business relationships.

The role:

• Receive dedicated training, development and mentorship from the Design Director
• Map out the market; target clients and brands
• Initial product training
• Manage your workload autonomously, proactively developing new business relationships
• Typically meeting with clients F2F 2-3 times a week to present the products and solutions
• Attend exhibitions and events
• Manage existing key accounts
• Focus on selling through Interior Designers and Architects
• Opportunity for international travel

The person:

• Any lighting Sales experience
• Keen to develop and progress your career

Reference Number: BBBH14237

Keywords: Specification Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales, BD, Lighting, Architecture, Hybrid, London, Shoreditch, Hybrid, Interior Design

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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