Senior Contract Sales Manager

Would you like to lead the continued development of the contract business in an international design house?

We are looking for a Senior Contract Sales Manager with a strong network in Scandinavia, solid commercial experience and proven results within the contract market.

The role combines proactive sales, relationship building and business development. You will identify new projects within hospitality, offices and other professional interior settings and turn them into long-term customer relationships.

We are looking for a profile with a well-established network among architects, interior designers and other relevant decision-makers in Denmark and ideally across the rest of Scandinavia. You can open doors and create new business opportunities from day one. You have a natural interest in design, interiors and aesthetics and are motivated by advising customers, architects and designers on solutions that contribute to the overall interior concept. You thrive in conversations about materials, colours, spaces and complete spatial experiences, and you can translate design into commercial opportunities and value-creating solutions.

About the role

You will be the driving force in identifying new projects, developing sales and creating long-term business within the contract market. The role is hands-on, and you will work closely with customers, projects and the market. You will play a central part in the continued development of our contract business and have significant influence on its future growth.

We are particularly looking for a candidate who

· Has solid experience with B2B sales within design and interiors for the contract market

· Has a strong network among architects, interior designers and relevant decision-makers

· Is skilled at creating new relationships and opening doors

· Thrives on proactive sales, project development and business development

· Works independently and structurally, and follows projects through to completion

· Communicates professionally in Danish and English

Your key responsibilities

· Develop sales within our contract business in Denmark and selected Scandinavian markets

· Identify, develop and convert new customers and projects

· Activate and expand relationships with architectural and design studios as well as other professional partners

· Drive sales processes from first contact to completed project

· Prepare quotations and presentations for customers and partners

· Work closely with internal teams across product development, marketing and customer service

· Contribute to the development of sales processes, materials and workflows for the contract business

· Represent Linie Design at trade fairs, events and customer meetings

We offer

· A central role in the development of a strategically important business area

· A high degree of freedom and influence on sales strategy, working methods and future growth

· A creative and ambitious working environment with short decision-making processes

· A flexible working environment, where you will help plan your working time between our brand store in central Copenhagen and our head office in Lynge

As the contract business grows, there will be opportunities to expand the scope of responsibility and take on an even greater role in the continued development of the area.

About the recruitment process

Start date as soon as possible. Application, CV and relevant documents should be sent electronically, marked “Senior Contract Sales Manager”, to CFO/Partner Henrik Lange at application@liniedesign.dk. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Henrik Lange on +45 30530343.

About Linie Design

Linie Design was established in 1980 and is a Danish design house with roots deeply anchored in Scandinavian design. Today, Linie Design is one of the largest developers of handmade rugs in Europe, sold in more than 70 countries, including through its own brand store in Copenhagen. All rugs are handmade in India by skilled weavers and crafted from carefully selected materials, chosen for their durability and distinctive qualities. With respect for craftsmanship, Linie Design continually challenges traditional weaving and knotting techniques and pushes creative boundaries in the development of new designs by experimenting with materials, shapes and finishes.