Working as part of the Luxury Fabrics group, focusing predominantly on the Joshua Ellis brand, this is a role for a someone who wishes to sell and promote one of the oldest and successful woollen brands in the UK.

You will work closely with the designer to ensure we are developing products to the needs of our customers. A good knowledge of design/ manufacture would be helpful.

Whilst the Joshua Ellis brand will be your focus you will also assist with the sales for our other successful brands of John Foster, William Halstead, Kynoch of Scotland, Standeven and Escorial.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is not an exhaustive list of duties but gives an outline of the role and responsibilities of this position.

• Responsible for creating the future strategy and business plan of the brand.
• Responsible for managing proactively the sales of the Joshua Ellis brand globally.
• To work alongside the brand designer and sell and develop the brand.
• Delivering sales and profit targets as agreed with the managing director.
• Along with the managing director preparing the annual sales budget.
• Daily management of agents.
• Daily communication with customers and agents.
• Providing support in your colleague’s markets as required.
• Customer visits as required.
• Participation in seasonal cloth exhibitions.
• Foreign Travel will be essential for the role

Any other suitable tasks the business feels are appropriate.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Good written and spoken English
• Educated to GCSE standard (or equivalent)
• Language skills would be an advantage

 

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Worsted / Woollen cloth sales experience – essential
• Export sales experience – essential
• Design and Manufacturing knowledge – desirable
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook) – essential
• A working knowledge of TMS (Textile manufacturing system- desirable)

 

BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus recognised bank holidays
• Death in service benefit
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme where applicable
• Healthcare Cash plan
• Free on-site parking

Reports To: Managing Director

Hours of Work: Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5.30pm 40 hrs

Travel Required:  Worldwide

Position Type: Full Time

Department/Group: Joshua Ellis Fabrics

Location: Stanley Mills, Bradford, BD4

Level/Salary Range: Competitive

To apply, email: HR@silholdings.co.uk