Designer Recruitment are working with a fantastic Kitchen Manufacturer who are seeking an Account Manager to strengthen their sales and account management team to maintain and grow their network of retail partners, while identifying future opportunities that align with a design-led ethos.
This is a permanent opportunity that can suit an Account Manager early on in their career or a Senior Account Manager who can provide more expertise.
Account Manager: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
Senior Account Manager £45,000 - £65,000 per annum
We are ultimately recruiting for two Account Managers, ideally covering Northern and Southern regions of the UK. The initial focus will be on the Southern portfolio, with key territories including Manchester, Leeds, and West of London.
About our client:
Our client has over 40 years of expertise in the design and manufacture of exclusive British kitchens and lifestyle furniture. They are an award-winning Supplier of the Kitchens, they partner with independent, design-led studios delivering high-quality kitchens and furniture into the mid-to-high end of the market.
Their product range balances timeless elegance and contemporary flair, from classic shaker kitchens to modern, textured finishes. Signature features and competitive advantages, such as their low-cost paint match service, allow them to combine outstanding design with practical value. They are widely celebrated as a fitter friendly manufacturer, recognising the need for collaboration from design all the way through to fit.
Family values remain at the heart of their business.
Role Overview
We’re not looking for a traditional sales representative focused solely on transactional deals. We are seeking someone who can build long-term, trust-based relationships with our retail partners and help our business grow strategically over time.
For us this is as much about cultural fit, as it is about appetite to grow technical knowledge and nationwide relationships.
Account Manager requirements
- Manage and grow relationships with existing retailers while identifying new potential partners aligned with the company's brand and quality standards.
- Demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for product, technical detail, and manufacturing processes, with the ability to discuss design and production confidently.
- Travel regularly across the assigned territory, including overnight stays, to support retailers and ensure excellent account management.
- Collaborate with in-house design, production, and processing teams to ensure seamless translation of retailer requirements into delivered projects.
Account Manager profile:
- Experience in account management, sales, or technical support within the kitchen, furniture, or related design-led industries.
- Strong technical understanding of furniture production or interest in developing expertise.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships with independent retailers.
- Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable with a field-based role requiring travel and flexibility.
Why work with our client:
- Join a nationally recognised, award-winning British manufacturer with over 40 years of heritage.
- Be part of a family-led company that values people, relationships, and quality above all else.
- Work with a passionate, collaborative team committed to pushing the boundaries of design and customer experience.
- Opportunities to develop technical and commercial expertise while shaping the next phase of the business
Contact Ben Paine at Designer Recruitment today and click apply for more information!
Designer Recruitment are acting as the employment agency in relation to this vacancy.