Sales Manager France, Trade & Contract

<p><span>We are looking for a results-driven and dynamic Sales Manager with a proven track record in trade sales of design-led brands specialised in premium residential and hospitality interiors and ambitions to work within a fast growing digitally led business.</span></p><p><span>Based in Paris, the position will be instrumental to growth in one of our key global markets, making it a pivotal role to further build Nordic Knots’ presence among professional interior designers and trade clients across France.</span></p><p><span>The position is ideal for someone who is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on doer, with the ability to mentor and inspire a team, build and nurture a community of leading interior designers, while utilising our opportunity of effective digital outreach.</span></p><p><span>Working in close collaboration with our Chief Commercial Officer, Sales Director and trade sales teams in the US, UK and Stockholm, the position will play a key part in developing strategies to expand our trade sales community, develop and execute loyalty-driving strategies and elevate our PRO platform and trade customer experience.</span></p><p><span><strong>About You</strong></span></p><ul><li><p><span>You thrive in a startup environment and are energized by building business from the ground up</span></p></li><li><p><span>You are a natural connector with a clear understanding of the most influential designers and tastemakers in France, knowing how to engage them to enhance brand visibility </span></p></li><li><p><span>You are results-driven, highly organized, and passionate about interior design</span></p></li><li><p><span>You are personable, collaborative, and team-oriented, eager to teach and uplift others</span></p></li></ul><p><span><strong>About Nordic Knots</strong></span></p><p><span>Nordic Knots was founded in 2016 by Liza Berglund Laserow, Fabian Berglund and Felix Berglund. We are a fast-growing direct-to-consumer Scandinavian interior design brand. The USA is a major market for Nordic Knots, followed by the UK and EU. Nordic Knots was born from a culture of thoughtful design that lasts beyond seasons and trends. Fusing function and aesthetics with a Scandinavian sensibility, we craft timeless textiles for the modern home. We believe that great textiles are foundational and can transform a house into a harmonious home – framing the most beautifully curated lives. The head office is located in Stockholm at the flagship store on Birger Jarlsgatan. In 2024, we opened our first flagship store in New York City. We have a constantly growing team in Stockholm, New York, LA and London and are looking to expand our E