Design Partnership Manager – Luxury Interiors Job at Step Ahead Recruitment Ltd (London)

Business Development Manager – Luxury Interiors & Design Studios

We’re recruiting for a unique opportunity with a globally recognised luxury inte...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Step Ahead Recruitment Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Luxury interiors
Interior design product sales
Design partnerships
High-end furniture / lighting / surfaces / finishes / kitchens / bathrooms
Working directly with boutique interior design studios
A design-led consultancy or studio-facing commercial role
Understand how high-end residential design projects come together
Have experience building relationships with interior designers and design studios
Are confident having commercially focused conversations in a design-led environment
Can naturally win trust and influence product decisions early in a project

Job Responsibility

Build relationships with London-based interior designers, boutique design studios and specifiers
Help position the brand as a go-to partner on luxury residential projects
Build and develop relationships with high-end independent interior design studios
Introduce the brand to designers, specifiers and project influencers
Generate opportunities for specification across luxury residential projects
Conduct meetings, showroom visits, presentations and design consultations
Stay close to projects from concept through to completion
Build long-term relationships that lead to repeat specification and revenue
Attend relevant networking events, exhibitions and design-led industry events
Gather market insight around studios, projects, trends and opportunities

What we offer

Guaranteed earnings in Year 1
Uncapped commission
Autonomy

Fulltime

Business Development Manager – Interior Design

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

45000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

Step Ahead Recruitment Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience within KBB, interiors or specification sales
Strong relationship builder within design or build sectors
Confident operating in high-end design environments
Commercially driven and margin-aware
Motivated by building something new within a respected brand

Job Responsibility

Develop partnerships with interior designers and design studios
Network within the architectural and luxury residential developer market
Drive product specification into projects
Deliver presentations and consultations
Track projects from concept to completion
Shape the interior design sales strategy in London

What we offer

Guaranteed commission Year 1

Fulltime

Business Development Manager – Interior Design

This is the first dedicated hire to build and shape the Interior Design and Arch...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

45000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

Step Ahead Recruitment Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience within KBB, interiors or specification sales
Strong relationship builder within design or build sectors
Confident operating in high-end design environments
Commercially driven and margin-aware
Motivated by building something new within a respected brand

Job Responsibility

Develop partnerships with interior designers and design studios
Network within the architectural and luxury residential developer market
Drive product specification into projects
Deliver presentations and consultations
Track projects from concept to completion
Shape the interior design sales strategy in London

What we offer

Guaranteed commission in year one
Commission/ bonus structure

Fulltime

Creative Content Editor Intern

Location

Italy , Milan

Salary:

600.00 EUR / Month

artemest

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in Art Direction, Marketing & Communications, Graphic Design, Product Design or Architecture
Prior experience in social media management, content editing, or content management
Experience with CMS platforms is a plus
Knowledge of Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and Canva
Passion for Art & Design, Interior Design
Native Italian speaker with English proficiency
Aesthetic sensibility and attention to details
Highly organized with the ability to plan and prioritize
Up-to-date with interior design and luxury trends

Job Responsibility

Support the Marketing team in planning an effective editorial calendar that complements the wider Artemest marketing strategy
Create interesting and appealing written and visual content to increase brand engagement
Produce branded visuals to strengthen visual identity
Update website content daily and ensure information is accurate
Research industry trends and incorporate them into content
Edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy and quality
Support the Marketing team on ad hoc projects (Milan Design Week, key partnerships, seasonal campaigns, photo shoots)

What we offer

Ticket restaurant provided according to the company policy

Fulltime

Sales Associate

We are looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial Sales Associate to join ou...

Location

Italy , Milan

Salary:

Not provided

artemest

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7–10 years of experience in B2B sales, business development, or account management within luxury interiors, furniture, hospitality, retail, or contract environments
Proven track record in opening and growing strategic accounts internationally
Strong network across luxury hospitality groups, retail brands, developers, procurement firms, or design studios
Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive and hands-on approach
Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage long sales cycles
Fluent in English and Italian
additional languages are considered a plus
Availability to travel internationally approximately 20–30% of the time

Job Responsibility

Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within luxury retail groups, hospitality and hotel groups, and strategic wholesale accounts
Present and position Artemest Collection’s offering to international clients and partners, promoting the brand’s unique craftsmanship and bespoke capabilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers, procurement teams, designers, developers, and purchasing managers
Drive outbound business development activities, including prospecting, networking, client meetings, and strategic partnerships
Collaborate closely with internal teams including sourcing, project management, logistics, and customer success to ensure seamless execution of projects and client satisfaction
Prepare commercial proposals, support pricing negotiations, and contribute to contract discussions
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities within the luxury interiors, retail, and hospitality sectors
Represent Artemest at industry events, trade fairs, client presentations, and business development trips internationally
Maintain accurate sales reporting, forecasting, and pipeline management through CRM tools

What we offer

Opportunity to join a fast-growing global luxury design platform
Exposure to leading international hospitality and retail projects
Dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment in the heart of Milan
Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and performance

Fulltime

Creative Director

AvantStay delivers world class, authentic, tech-enabled short-term rental (“STR”...

Location

Salary:

75000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year

AvantStay

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years in creative leadership roles, with meaningful time spent in luxury hospitality, travel, or lifestyle brands (hotel groups, resort collections, DMCs, luxury OTAs, high-end short-term rental, or equivalent premium consumer).
A portfolio of campaigns, content, and brand systems you personally shape that shows taste, range, and results.
Deep fluency in social media as a primary brand channel
Working command of brand management: you've stewarded a brand's visual and verbal identity across geographies, sub-brands, and franchise partners.
Experience producing creative for channel/distribution marketing (OTAs, marketplaces, retail channels, listing optimization, merchandising).
Comfort using AI as part of your daily workflow: image generation, video tools, copy assistance, creative ops automation.
Demonstrated success managing a globally distributed workforce: hiring, mentoring, and running a team across multiple countries and time zones.
Must be able to work US business hours (Pacific, Central, or Eastern time)
Must have excellent written and spoken English (near-native)

Job Responsibility

Brand identity and creative vision — Evolve and defend the AvantStay visual system, tone of voice, and storytelling standards across our portfolio of single-family, multi-unit, and hotel properties.
Social-first content engine — Drive a best-in-class social media presence on Instagram, TikTok, and emerging platforms.
Channel & distribution marketing creative — Produce property photography, listing copy, and merchandising assets optimized for the OTAs and our direct-booking site.
Campaign development — Lead seasonal campaigns (AvantStay Awards, retreats, holiday, destination launches) from concept through delivery across paid, owned, earned, and on-property.
Team leadership — Build, coach, and scale a distributed creative team across multiple countries and time zones.
AI-enabled creative operations — Deploy generative AI to multiply the output and consistency of the team without diluting craft.
Cross-functional partnership — Work with Performance Marketing, Revenue Management, Real Estate / Acquisitions, and Interior Design.

What we offer

Annual base pay: $75,000-120,000 USD
Bonus (15% of base pay)
Fully remote - work from anywhere!
Generous paid time off

Fulltime

Business Developer Unox Casa

Unox, a market leader in the production of high-end ovens and certified as a Gre...

Location

Italy , Cadoneghe, Padova

Salary:

Not provided

UNOX

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in Economics, Marketing, International Business, or related fields, with a strong strategic orientation
At least 2-5 years in Sales Management, Key Account Management, or Business Development roles, with a focus on luxury contract projects in the kitchen and furniture sector
Experience in positioning high-end brands with innovative commercial strategies
Ability to identify growth opportunities and implement scalable solutions
Fluent in English and at least one additional foreign language
Excellent communication skills, empathy, relational and negotiation abilities
High availability for frequent travel both in Italy and abroad

Job Responsibility

Define and implement commercial strategies aimed at growing the brand
Manage and expand a network of high-end kitchen dealers, design studios, showrooms, and real estate developers
Forge partnerships with architects, interior designers, and real estate developers to position the brand in the most exclusive projects
Finalize selective commercial agreements, offering training, consultancy, and support to partners
Represent the brand at events, fairs, and strategic initiatives to consolidate its prestige
Develop integrated marketing strategies, leveraging social media, influencer marketing, PR, and targeted campaigns

What we offer

Flexible Working Hours
Remote Working
Work-Life balance initiatives
Paid time off & overtime
Company canteen
Personal and family welfare
Health insurance & welfare programs
Pension & retirement plans
Mentorship & coaching
Career growth & training programs

Fulltime

Head of Contract

The Head of Contract is responsible for defining, developing, and leading Arteme...

Location

Italy , Milan

Salary:

Not provided

artemest

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7/10+ years of experience in Contract / Project Business within luxury furniture, design, or interiors
Solid commercial acumen with experience managing complex negotiations and P&L impact
Proven track record in roles comparable to Head of Contract / Project Sales in premium or luxury brands
Deep understanding of contract project dynamics, including hospitality and bespoke projects
Strong operational and project management skills
International mindset and willingness to travel extensively
Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability
Strong leadership and influencing skills
Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management
High sensitivity to luxury positioning, craftsmanship, and design culture

Job Responsibility

Identify and develop opportunities in hospitality, luxury residential, yachting, retail, offices, and public spaces
Build Artemest’s presence among architects, interior designers, developers, hospitality operators, procurement companies, and project managers
Establish Artemest as a preferred contract partner for multi-category projects
Lead business development activities for the team
Lead negotiations for large-scale and high-value contract projects, including pricing, margins, timelines, and contractual terms
Define commercial policies, discount structures, and profitability targets for the Contract channel
Manage key global accounts and strategic partnerships
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Marketplace teams to integrate contract opportunities into Artemest’s ecosystem
Lead the Contract team (sales, account management, project management, design)
Collaborate closely with Artemest International Sales Teams (NY, Miami, London, Dubai) to evaluate opportunities and secure project development standards

What we offer

Opportunity to shape and scale the Contract division of a globally recognized luxury platform
Work at the intersection of Italian craftsmanship, design excellence, and international projects
High visibility role with direct impact on Artemest’s global growth and brand authority

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