Furniture Production & Logistics Assistant in London

This is a fantastic opportunity to work directly alongside the Sales Director, supporting high-profile projects and top-tier clients within the contract furniture sector. Some of our recent work includes F1 Experience, Ascot Racecourse, Hilton Hotels, VIP airport lounges, Curzon Cinemas, and the nationwide GAIL’s Bakery rollout.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in London for a Furniture Production & Logistics Assistant. The role involves preparing accurate cost estimates for furniture items, managing price databases, liaising with suppliers to obtain product and pricing information, and ensuring cost optimisation. You’ll work closely with the sales and production teams to support projects and client proposals. Additional responsibilities include identifying cost-saving opportunities and assisting in pricing strategy development.

OUR COMPANY

Inside Out Contracts Ltd are recognised as one of the UK’s market leaders for commercial furniture, with a young friendly team based at our head office & showroom in Greenwich, London SE10. We specialise in supplying contemporary furniture globally to the leisure market and work with some of the world’s biggest brands, particularly restaurants, hotels, airports, cruise liners, and nightclubs. Inside Out have ambitious international growth plans with our newly opened New York US office together with a European office in Berlin looking after European business.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Exceptional organisational skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent numeracy skills - A level or higher
• AI knowledge - for streamlining costing and data workflows
• Proficient in CRM platforms, ensuring accurate and efficient information management
• Good communication skills – both verbal & written
• Strong IT skills with good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Comfortable working with pricing data and supplier cost structures
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and perform well under pressure
• Confident in negotiation and relationship-building with suppliers
• Proactive and able to take initiative
• Reliable, punctual and adaptable, with a positive and professional approach
• Proven administrative experience, ideally within a commercial environment; experience in interiors, furniture, architecture or related industries is highly advantageous
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Work closely with the sales director to support timely replies and accurate pricing
• Liaising with clients and suppliers
• Prepare detailed costing and quotations based on client specifications, drawings, and briefs
• Ensure all quotations maintain agreed margin targets
• Maintain and update internal pricing tools and databases such as CRM system – including sales forecasting, client details and live project information
• Identify opportunities using AI to improve efficiency and accuracy within the quoting/costing process
• Support continuous improvements and further development of pricing
• Ensure all quotations are delivered within agreed timeframes, accurately and to a high standard
• Negotiating pricing with suppliers when required
• Assisting with client presentations when needed
• New-business research and supporting lead-generation activities
• Carrying out administrative duties, such as ordering samples

WHAT WE OFFER

• Salary £25-27K depending on experience
• Great prospects in a fast-growing company
• Working hours 9-5:30 Monday - Friday with 1 hour lunch break.
• Friendly team with an office dog
• Team nights out when company hits target
• Our main office is located above our modern furniture showroom in the heart of Greenwich London, SE10.

To apply, please email your CV, cover letter and any examples of work to support your application to cv@insideoutcontracts.com.