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Sales & Business Development Director – Luxury Design, Art & Lifestyle – 20198
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Cheltenham, UAE
Full Time
Director
Hybrid
1 months ago
Luxury SalesBusiness DevelopmentRelationship BuildingNetworkingTeam LeadershipPublic Speaking
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About the Role
David Harber seeks a Sales & Business Development Director to become the face of an international luxury design brand, building relationships with landscape architects, interior designers, and high-net-worth individuals.
Key Skills for This Role
Luxury SalesBusiness DevelopmentRelationship BuildingNetworkingTeam LeadershipPublic Speaking
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Lead a talented sales team and personally deliver meaningful commercial growth.
- Host clients at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, represent David Harber on industry panels, cultivate relationships with influential designers in London and New York.
- Identify opportunities within luxury property and hospitality networks and convert high value commissions into long term commercial partnerships.
- Build trust, create visibility, open doors and transform relationships into revenue.
- Become a recognised ambassador for the David Harber brand while helping shape the future commercial direction of the business.
Requirements
- 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.
- International business development experience, particularly within North America.
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The Role at a Glance
- Sales & Business Development Director
- 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 Overview
- Multi award winning, internationally renowned luxury sculptures, sundials and water features.
- 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.
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 co
- 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 your 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 or 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 your 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.
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