Furniture Account Manager
Roles & Responsibilities
Project management: working from project inception to completed delivery of commercial furniture
projects.
- Curating furniture packages by selecting appropriate furniture to fit client given briefs.
- Compiling look books with aspirational imagery to further illustrate the value of specified furniture.
- Producing clear furniture quotations in excel to showcase chosen products.
- Raising purchase orders on Sage 50 Accounts & submitting these to suppliers
- Checking accuracy of supplier order confirmations to purchase orders and updating the system accordingly.
- Managing deliveries and organizing timescales in liaison with the supply chain & furniture installation manager
- Ensuring accurate & timely invoicing of projects by working with the Accounts team
- Active participation in, and ownership of, team meetings and discussions to identify opportunities for improvement in the business and methods of meeting business goals.
- Maintaining & monitoring the non-conformance log & the processes of ISO 9001+14001
Shared Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Assisting the sales team with hosting meetings where required
- Answering incoming calls.
- Supporting the daily upkeep of the showroom to ensure it is clean and tidy.
- Accepting deliveries, greeting showroom visitors & offering hospitality where required.
- Working collaboratively in a close-knit team to support other team members and offer advice where needed on projects.
Personal Attributes & Experience
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task.
- Ability to manage projects and see them through from start to finish, taking ownership of client accounts.
- Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build relationships with suppliers, clients and team members.
- Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Work specifically), Sage 50 Accounts & CRMs.
- An interest in interior design & furniture is desirable however not essential.
Networking, Events and Social
The commercial furniture industry has a social and lively network of suppliers, dealers and designers. Social events are common and can include:
- Suppliers inviting the furniture team to networking events, dinners and showroom tours inside and outside of working hours.
- On occasion the furniture team traveling as a group to design fairs to learn about new products and new suppliers.
- Company wide social events planned approximately every quarter for the entire Ultimate team.
- Annual charity events planned (optional participation). One example of this is the company completing the National Three Peak Challenge in 2022.
- The Furniture team also participating in social activities outside of work, should the new team member wish to join.
This is a full-time office based role working for a friendly and vibrant business, based in our brand new Showroom and Head Office “The Hive” in Cross Hills, West Yorkshire. Training will be provided and there is opportunity to grow within the business.
Package:
– Salary negotiable dependant on experience
– Pension
– Health shield
– Laptop
– Company Social Events
