Irwin & Dow
Dubai, UAE
The Role
Irwin & Dow are proud to represent this luxurious, contemporary and fashionable interior design brand based in Dubai. The business was founded by a female regional entrepreneur in 2013 through a passion for interior design and fashion. The showroom provides exceptionally high standards of quality and service to its clients who visit the location in Dubai from all over the region. The Showroom has developed its portfolio to include both modern and vintage pieces of furniture soft furnishing and lighting that are both functional and cutting edge. Set over 2 floors in a fashionable and creative part of the city the role of Showroom Manager requires a switched on sales orientated individual with experience from a luxury retail background in interior design and furnishings.
The role of Showroom Manager will involve direct sales with all clients and therefore a very high standard of English speaking, writing and reading is required. The successful candidate will also organise meetings with interior designers and corporate companies to ensure maximum growth potential, as well as providing a hands on approach to clients visiting the store. Therefore the successful candidate should be able to build instant rapport with others to maintain client loyalty in order to gain further business. You will also be a switched on and proactive person, able to seek out new opportunities and have a strong sense of business acumen to ensure the showroom achieves maximum exposure across the region. A passion for interior design and a keen eye for marketing are also essential to this role as someone able to bring new ideas and business development skills is essential. Reporting directly to the owner, you will pick up many of the marketing and networking opportunities on their behalf. As part of the induction and training process you will visit the soft furnishing showroom in London, UK for 2 weeks to obtain detailed product training.
Requirements
The ideal candidate for the role of Showroom Manager will have a passion for interior design and will be experienced in luxury, high end interiors retail. With exceptionally high standards of the English language you will also be well presented, self-sufficient, proactive and quietly confident. The showroom opening hours are 10am-7pm every day except Friday and you will be expected to work 5 days per week including Saturdays, so flexibility is a must.
About the Company
Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.
Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.
Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.
Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates.