Company Profile
Our client is a global leader in premium, innovative, and high-performance flooring solutions, with a strong heritage in design-led luxury vinyl tiles (LVT).
With a multi-million-euro turnover and a reputation for excellence, Our client supplies cutting-edge flooring solutions to a wide range of commercial clients, including corporate offices, retail spaces, hospitality venues, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions.
The company has a well-established presence in Germany, with a dedicated commercial team supporting architects, designers, and specifiers.
Our client operates as part of a larger international structure, with headquarters in the UK and a strong presence across Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
The business is known for its focus on sustainability, quality craftsmanship, and a commitment to delivering tailored flooring solutions to meet the evolving needs of modern commercial spaces.
The Person
Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Executive to join its growing team in Berlin.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in flooring sales, preferably within the commercial sector, selling into architects, designers, and specifiers.
- Alternatively, experience in selling premium furniture, interior products, or high-end building materials into the specification market.
- Strong knowledge of the Berlin architectural and design community with an established network.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships.
- A proactive and self-motivated mindset, demonstrating resilience and a drive to exceed sales targets.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a structured commercial team of 12 Salespeople in Germany.
- You will need to be comfortable selling face-to-face and helping ensure designs incorporate the client’s brand.
- You will ideally be used to selling a brand that is associated with quality, service, and value and whose products have unique features and benefits.
- You should feel comfortable working with and servicing the local flooring installation community within Berlin City and the surrounding areas.
- Fluency in German and passable English is essential.
The Role
Reporting to the Commercial Head, the Sales Executive will be responsible for driving sales and expanding the business presence within the Berlin market.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and managing relationships with architects, designers, and specifiers to ensure Our client is their preferred flooring solution.
- Identifying and securing new business opportunities, targeting commercial projects across various industries such as retail, hospitality, and corporate offices.
- Conducting client meetings and presentations to showcase the client's product range, sustainability credentials, and design capabilities.
- Providing technical advice and support on flooring solutions, ensuring seamless project specifications and installations.
- Tracking market trends and competitor activity, feeding back insights to contribute to strategic planning.
- Collaborating with internal teams, including marketing, product development, and customer service, to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Achieving and exceeding sales targets, contributing to the continued success and growth of Our client in Germany.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading, design-focused brand with strong growth potential in Germany.
If you have a passion for premium interiors and a track record of success in the specification market, we want to hear from you!
Interested and want to hear more?
Please call us directly for a confidential conversation by ringing Simon Standley at 0044 845 519 6304 or mail him at jobs@standleyassociates.com or simply apply using the above job application button.
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