Trade Manager, Soho Home
London, England · UK Support · 5-6 years experience · Posted Sep 22, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 5-6 years experience
- Location
- London, England · UK Support
About the role
- The Trade Manager will drive business growth for Soho Home in the UK market by managing a team of consultants and expanding the customer base.
- This client-facing role involves managing residential and commercial trade projects, hosting events, and overseeing the full sales cycle from acquisition to delivery.
- The position offers autonomy and requires a proactive approach to sales, administrative tasks, and team leadership.
Responsibilities
- Manage a sales team to build and grow relationships with new and existing Soho Home Trade clients.
- Oversee daily sales activities, including pipeline management and conversion strategy.
- Acquire new high-spending clients through business development.
- Create localized industry awareness to position Soho Home at the center of the interior design industry.
- Provide expertise and guidance to clients on pricing, lead times, and product availability for interior design projects.
- Conduct onboarding and discovery calls for new trade program users.
- Manage the full client experience from initial contact and quoting to order management, logistics, and installation.
- Conduct presentations for trade professionals regarding new product lines and materials.
- Collaborate with design teams to solve complex design challenges.
- Report and provide feedback to the leadership team.
Requirements
- Highly organized and self-sufficient.
- 5-6 years experience as a trade account manager or client management within the design or retail industry.
- Good understanding of the UK design market.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience using Salesforce or other CRM systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Passionate about people and maintaining relationships.
- Results-oriented.
- Ability to travel.
Benefits
- Discounts at Soho House, Soho Home, and Cowshed
- Annual Every House Membership
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Private Health and Dental Care
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- 3 days paid leave per year for charity support
- Cookhouse & House Tonic training programs
- Monthly team events
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Salesforce
- CRM
- Business Development