Job Description
About the Company
Camira are a multi-award-winning textile manufacturer with two centuries of heritage and a forward-thinking approach to innovation and sustainability. Camira designs and manufactures environmental fabrics for the commercial, public transport, and residential sectors.
Job Purpose
To manage and grow the Camira Contract business within the A&D market in the UK by utilizing strategic marketing and promotion of the Camira Contract brand, therefore maximizing UK profitability. This is a 12-month FTC covering maternity leave.
Key Tasks and Accountabilities
1. Deliver budgeted revenues on an annual basis to maximize profitability of the UK market.
2. Establish the Camira brand as the leading partner for A&D market by promotion of the Camira philosophy and brand portfolio.
3. Identify opportunities to generate sales and raise the profile of our products to ensure delivery against budgets and strategy.
4. Identify major projects for specification and collaborate with the OEM Area Business Managers to maximize profitability.
5. Build & maintain excellent relationships with interior designers to track projects ensuring that Camira is recognized at an early stage and finally specified.
6. Remain commercially aware of the UK contract interior market to inform business strategy.
7. Adhere to the Camira Code of Conduct and comply with all relevant quality, environmental, health & safety, data protection, and corporate legislative requirements.
Knowledge and Aptitudes Required
1. Design degree qualification or equivalent experience.
2. Experienced in the A&D market promoting commercial upholstery fabrics.
3. Clear understanding of commercial upholstery and panel fabrics including specifications and technical requirements.
4. Proven experience in generating interest in products & brands and turning this interest into long-term business relationships with the target group.
5. Ability to carry out planning, reporting, and administration for the area of responsibility.
6. Good knowledge and experience with Microsoft Software packages.
Personal Competencies
1. Ability to establish lasting working relationships with Architects & Designers.
2. Friendly with excellent listening skills allowing for a consultative approach.
3. Strategic thinker who is commercially astute.
4. Works with initiative to deliver solutions.
5. Passionate and client-focused.
6. Self-driven with a results orientation.
7. Influencing skills with the ability to “story tell”.
Additional Requirements
1. The role will aim to have a minimum of 10 client meetings per week.
2. There will be occasional visits to international trade fairs of up to 1-week duration.
3. Home-based role so there is a requirement to have space to establish an office and a safe dry place to store sample material.
4. Full driving licence.
Employee Benefits
1. Life Assurance.
2. Pension with Employer Contribution of 4%.
3. Private Medical Insurance (Single Cover).
Camira Values
Our success lies in our customer’s success. We focus on building long-lasting relationships and delivering a brilliant customer experience to a global market; using digital technologies, providing high-quality products, support, and services that add value, inspire, and exceed expectations.
Our commitment to quality, health & safety, and environmental standards ensures we consistently deliver products and services that meet both customer and regulatory requirements. We do the right thing, no matter how hard. We uphold integrity, honesty, and transparency with our customers, our people, and the planet. We respect our resources and commit to making pioneering fabrics and delivering value-added services that contribute positively to a more sustainable future.
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At Camira, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our values. We adopt a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. Our inclusive culture ensures all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. If you require any adjustments and/or additional support during the interview process, please let the talent team know.
Join Camira and be part of a company that values your unique skills and supports your professional journey. Apply now and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional fabrics.
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