At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead luxury sales and build influential relationships in the design community.
- Company: Join a prestigious British luxury design brand with a global reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and opportunities for international travel.
- Other info: Dynamic role with significant influence and career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Become the face of an iconic brand and shape its future growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in luxury sales, relationship building, and team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 100000 £ per year.
Shape Relationships. Inspire Confidence. Become the Face of an International Luxury Design Brand. Are you a charismatic, entrepreneurial commercial leader who thrives in luxury environments, cultivates influential relationships and transforms trusted connections into exceptional commercial opportunities? At David Harber, we are seeking an accomplished relationship-builder and brand ambassador to become a recognised figure within the global design community, champion our award-winning collections and help drive the next phase of international growth.
This is far more than a sales leadership role. You’ll become the public face of David Harber across the luxury design world, building relationships with leading landscape architects, interior designers, architects, developers, hospitality brands, collectors and high-net-worth individuals while leading a talented sales team and personally delivering meaningful commercial growth.
The Role at a Glance
- Hybrid Working | Didcot, Oxfordshire HQ (2-3 Days Per Week) + UK & International Travel
- £85,000 - £100,000 DOE + Performance Bonus + Benefits
- Full Time - Permanent
Company: Multi-award-winning, internationally renowned luxury sculptures, sundials and water features
Our Values: Creativity. Teamwork. Excellence. Collaboration. Pride
Clients: High-Net-Worth Individuals, Landscape Architects, Garden Designers, Property Developers, Architects, Art Consultants and Luxury Hospitality Brands
Projects Destined For: Prestigious Private Estates, Luxury Developments, Hotels, Public Spaces and Iconic Gardens Worldwide
Pedigree: Recipient of The Queen's Award for International Trade. Seven-Time Chelsea Flower Show Tradestand Trophy Winner. Multiple International Design Awards.
Highlights: Three sundials unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and one by His Majesty King Charles III
Your Expertise
- Luxury Sales Leadership
- Business Development
- Strategic Partnerships
- International Growth
- Client Engagement
- Relationship Building
- Team Leadership
Your Background
- Luxury Design
- Art
- Architecture
- Interiors
- Landscape Design
- Sculpture
- Luxury Property
- Bespoke Products or Premium Brands
Welcome to David Harber. David Harber is an internationally celebrated British luxury design house whose handcrafted sculptures, sundials and water features grace some of the world's most prestigious addresses. From private estates and royal residences to luxury developments, world-class hotels and public spaces, our work combines artistry, craftsmanship and innovation. Every creation is handcrafted in rural Oxfordshire by a team united by a relentless commitment to excellence, originality and exceptional client experience. Family-owned and proudly independent, our reputation has been built over decades through extraordinary design, meticulous craftsmanship and enduring relationships. Today, those same foundations continue to drive our growth across the UK and international markets.
Where You’ll Shine
As Sales & Business Development Director, you’ll operate at the intersection of luxury design, relationship capital and commercial leadership. You’ll be equally comfortable hosting clients at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, representing David Harber on industry panels, cultivating relationships with influential designers in London and New York, identifying opportunities within luxury property and hospitality networks, and converting high-value commissions into long-term commercial partnerships. Success in this role comes from building trust, creating visibility, opening doors and transforming relationships into revenue. You’ll become a recognised ambassador for the David Harber brand while helping shape the future commercial direction of the business.
What You’ll Shape
- Commercial Growth & Business Development
- Industry Influence & Brand Representation
- Relationship Development
- Leadership & Team Development
About You
You’re someone who naturally creates opportunities through relationships, reputation and commercial instincts. You understand that success in luxury markets is rarely about hard selling. It’s about credibility, trust, influence and the ability to cultivate meaningful relationships that create long‑term commercial value.
You’ll Likely Bring
- Significant experience and connections within luxury design, interiors, architecture, art, bespoke products, luxury property, hospitality or related premium sectors
- A proven track record of securing and developing high-value client relationships
- Experience navigating long sales cycles and consultative buying journeys
- A demonstrable record of delivering commercial growth and revenue generation
- Exceptional networking, presentation and public speaking skills
- Gravitas, polish and presence without ego
- An entrepreneurial mindset and a hands‑on approach to opportunity creation
- Resilience, patience and determination when developing complex opportunities
- Experience leading, mentoring and developing successful commercial teams
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution
The Type of Person Who Will Thrive in the Role
- A natural connector and relationship-builder
- Knowledge and experience within luxury and/or the design community
- Experience selling bespoke, commissioned or premium products and services
- International business development experience, particularly within North America
- Comfortable engaging with affluent and influential audiences
- Commercially astute, curious and highly proactive
- Entrepreneurial in approach to identifying and converting opportunities
- Equally effective in a boardroom, at an industry event or on a client site
- A recognised professional within your sector or someone ready to step into a larger leadership role
- Energised by representing a brand and being visible within your industry
Shape the Future of an Iconic British Luxury Brand
This is a rare opportunity to join an internationally acclaimed luxury brand at a defining moment in its growth journey. You’ll have the platform, autonomy and influence to shape commercial strategy, build exceptional relationships and leave a lasting mark on a business renowned for craftsmanship, creativity and excellence. If you’re ready to become the trusted face of a world‑class British luxury brand and help write the next chapter of an extraordinary success story, we’d love to hear from you.
Sales & Business Development Director – Luxury Design, Art & Lifestyle – 20197 employer: RR
At David Harber, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of creativity, teamwork, and excellence. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will thrive in your role as a Sales & Business Development Director, with opportunities to engage with high-profile clients and represent a prestigious luxury brand. Join us in our Didcot, Oxfordshire HQ and be part of a family-owned company that values craftsmanship and innovation, offering a rewarding career path in the luxury design sector.
