Senior Sales Executive

The Opportunity

On behalf of our client—an established, family-owned textile manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for quality—we’re looking for a commercially minded Senior Sales Executive to join the senior management team.

This is a hands-on sales leadership role focused on managing and growing relationships with customers in the UK and across key European markets. The client is a leading supplier of premium worsted fabric to luxury fashion houses, retail groups, and independent merchants.

The successful candidate will take ownership of end-to-end sales activities across a portfolio of accounts, contribute to product development, and play a visible role at major international trade shows.

The Role Includes:

• Managing an active customer base across the UK, France, Italy and wider European markets
• Presenting new seasonal ranges and developing bespoke fabric concepts
• Quoting prices, managing order timelines and delivery in collaboration with production Developing new customer opportunities in line with growth ambitions
• Representing the business at trade shows in Paris, Milan and the UK
• Supporting range development and working closely with in-house design

The Ideal Candidate:

• Sales experience within textiles or a premium manufacturing environment
• Strong relationship builder with a natural commercial instinct
• Team player with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple moving parts
• Comfortable working with systems and internal sales tools (training provided)
• Willing to travel internationally as required
• Based full-time in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established, design-led manufacturer with a strong international reputation and a close-knit team culture. The right person will enjoy working across a variety of functions, with real influence over customer relationships, product direction, and commercial performance.

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. They welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities—regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status.