At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a luxury soft furnishings division, driving growth and operational excellence.
- Company: Heritage British brand known for premium decorative fabrics.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and the chance to shape a respected business.
- Other info: Opportunity to develop high-performing teams and drive commercial strategy.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a globally recognised luxury sector while balancing tradition and innovation.
- Qualifications: Senior leadership experience in textiles or luxury goods with P&L responsibility.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 150000 £ per year.
A rare opportunity to lead a portfolio of established British heritage businesses within the luxury soft furnishings and interior textiles sector. The group designs and manufactures premium decorative fabrics for leading interior designers, architects, specifiers, and luxury hospitality clients globally. We are seeking a commercially driven, operationally strong Managing Director to take full P&L responsibility and lead the division through its next phase of growth. This is a role for a leader who can balance heritage craftsmanship with modern commercial discipline, driving performance without compromising quality or brand integrity.
The Role
- You will lead commercial strategy, operational performance, and long-term growth across multiple brands within the division.
- Working closely with Group leadership, you will drive revenue, strengthen customer relationships, improve operational efficiency, and identify new market opportunities across UK and international markets.
- You will operate confidently across commercial, manufacturing, and senior client-facing environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead commercial strategy and deliver revenue and margin growth.
- Build and develop key relationships with designers, specifiers, distributors, and agents.
- Drive business development across residential, hospitality, and commercial interiors markets.
- Oversee production, planning, and operational performance across the division.
- Improve efficiency, workflow, and delivery performance.
- Ensure consistent product quality and service excellence.
- Lead, develop, and structure high-performing teams across sales and operations.
- Partner with Group leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
About You
- Strong senior leadership experience in textiles, interiors, luxury goods, or manufacturing.
- Proven track record of commercial growth and P&L responsibility.
- Experience managing complex customer and distribution networks.
- Strong operational understanding of production or supply chain environments.
- Confident, commercially astute, and hands-on leadership style.
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
Why This Role
A rare opportunity to take ownership of a respected heritage-led business and shape its next stage of growth – combining commercial scale-up with operational excellence in a globally recognised luxury sector.
Managing Director - Luxury Soft Furnishings in City of London employer: Hawke Search
Join a prestigious company that values heritage craftsmanship while embracing modern commercial practices, offering a unique opportunity for growth in the luxury soft furnishings sector. With a strong focus on employee development and a collaborative work culture, you will lead a talented team dedicated to delivering excellence in quality and service. Located in a vibrant area, this role not only promises professional fulfilment but also the chance to make a significant impact in a globally recognised brand.
