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  • KAI Interiors
    Senior Interior Designer
    Senior Interior Designer
    1 day ago
    £45000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    KAI Interiors is an award-winning, female-led London design company specialising in exceptional hospitality, residential, wellbeing, and workspace projects. Our Mission is to design inspiring spaces that cultivate social connection and collective wellbeing. Our Values Our values are a key component to attracting people we love working with. They are the guiding principles for how KAI Interiors operates and what we stand for. SYNERGY Thriving on connections to deliver exceptional, client-focused solutions. By fostering strong partnerships, we provide exceptional, tailored solutions that meet our clients’ unique needs. COLLABORATION Kindness, sincerity, and a proactive mindset are the hallmarks of this team that puts the collective before individual egos. CURIOSITY Curiosity encourages exploration of unconventional materials, innovative layouts, and unexpected design solutions that elevate a space beyond the ordinary. LONGEVITY Our design approach is strategic and focused on sustainability, ensuring that your interior is built to last and has longevity. Key Responsibilities: Meeting potential new clients and carrying out initial consultation and converting leads. Creating fee estimates ensuring you have taken on board previous learnings from time tracking. Design Development: Lead the conceptualisation and development of interior design projects, ensuring alignment with client needs and project goals. Business development ideas- constantly considering how we can grow, better streamline and become a more profitable business. Managing the team and their workload, ensuring everyone has a solid work life balance. Discussing Monthly monetary targets with Director and considering project timelines to hit them and workload. Team training sessions- considering what we need to be better and more effective. Client Interaction: Engage with clients to understand their vision, preferences, and requirements; present design proposals and revisions effectively. Project Management: Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, managing timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project delivery. Collaboration: Work closely with architects, engineers, and contractors to integrate design concepts with structural and technical requirements. Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-weight designers, fostering their professional growth and skill development. Research & Trends: Stay updated on industry trends, materials, technologies, and sustainable practices to inform design decisions. Technical Documentation: Prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and presentations using design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp etc). Carefully checking team drawings for errors. Site Visits: Conduct site visits to monitor project progress and ensure adherence to design specifications. End of project reviews: Checking products are all correct in line with the schedule, overall review of profitability and time tracking. Project administration ensuring our processes are implemented with the team and followed. Recruitment of new team members: Supporting in interviews Correspondence with office manager ensuring project invoices are sent out on time. Updating and researching systems and softwares that can enable team to work more efficiently. Software Advanced skills in using CAD software fluently, 2D and 3D Experience in PhotoShop, Indesign, SketchUp, and MS Office Experience Minimum of 6 years of experience in Hospitality Interior Design History of employment within the hospitality sector advantageous [bartending or floor staff, operations for example] Strong skills in Space Planning and Construction Drawings Experience in Interior Design, including concept development and design documentation, lighting design and styling Knowledge of FF&E selection (materials, finishes, detailing, and scheduling) Experienced in presenting designs to large rooms of people and managing clients and contractors You Self-confident and receptive to constructive feedback Ability to manage time, generate/manage schedules, and work flow of projects efficiently Quality experience dealing with contractors, sub-teams on site, including Architects and Engineers Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and visual. Exceptional attention to detail Ability to understand and generate plans creatively. Good communication skills & ability to present at a high level. Strong interpersonal skills, detail-oriented, and able to manage and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously. Responsibilities Proactive about managing internal deadlines and standards of design Visualization and explanation of concepts to others Developing detailed designs and choosing materials Delivering design with a strong narrative linked to brand ideals Working in both 2D and 3D to communicate design intent Preparing visual packages for visual artists Managing the creative process on assigned spaces through to finished CGI Join the KAI Interiors Family If you are a motivated, driven, and a passionate individual with a keen eye for design and a desire to push boundaries, we want to hear from you. We want someone who is full of energy and eager to lead a team of designers and grow the business with us. At KAI Interiors, we value creativity, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. To apply, please submit your CV, portfolio and salary expectations to our info email. We look forward to welcoming you to our dynamic and forward-thinking team. Please note this position is office based in Hackney, London. Do not apply if you are looking for hybrid working. Thank you

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  • Usman Ali Jewellery Trading UK ltd
    Customer Service Manager
    Customer Service Manager
    29 days ago
    £51000–£55000 yearly
    Full-time
    Southall

    Job Responsibilities: • Liaise with the Director and senior management to determine the range of jewellery products and services to be marketed and sold in the UK and European markets., • Contribute to the development of sales strategies and setting of sales targets aligned with company growth plans., • Discuss client requirements, conduct surveys and market research, and analyse customer reactions to product design, packaging, pricing, and promotions., • Compile and analyse sales figures, preparing proposals for targeted marketing campaigns and promotional activities., • Produce reports and recommendations on marketing and sales strategies for senior management., • Manage, lead, and motivate the marketing team, ensuring effective implementation of marketing strategies., • Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale and retail clients, negotiating new business contracts., • Plan specifications and prepare detailed requirements for projects, ensuring high standards and timely delivery.

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  • Vy's Nails Baker Street
    Business Development Executive
    Business Development Executive
    1 month ago
    £41700–£43000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Job Title: Business Development Executive (SOC Code: 3554) Location: Vy’s Nails, 234 Baker Street, London, NW1 5RT Employment Type: Full-Time Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £41,700 - £43,000 per year Reports To: The Director About Us Vy’s Nails is a well-established beauty salon in the heart of Baker Street, offering high-quality nail and beauty treatments in a welcoming, professional environment. With a loyal client base, experienced technicians, and a reputation for excellence, we're now looking for a dynamic Salon Manager to lead and support our growing team of 5 professionals and take our customer experience to the next level. Role Summary We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Business Development Executive to drive the commercial growth of our salon. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and enhancing brand visibility across digital and physical platforms. This role is pivotal in expanding Vy's Nails’ market presence, increasing customer acquisition, and supporting strategic partnerships that align with the brand’s vision. Key Responsibilities Market Expansion & Lead Generation Identify and pursue new revenue streams, B2C and B2B (e.g. corporate packages, influencer partnerships, local collaborations) Research local market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decision-making Generate and qualify leads via outreach, referrals, and marketing campaigns Sales & Client Relationship Management Manage relationships with prospective and existing clients to foster loyalty and repeat business Promote salon services, bespoke offerings, and seasonal campaigns through consultative selling Collaborate with front-of-house staff to develop and refine upselling techniques Brand & Marketing Strategy Work with the Director and Marketing Coordinator to plan and implement promotional activities, including social media and local advertising Drive digital growth by leveraging platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Fresha to increase engagement and conversion Analyse the performance of campaigns using KPIs to refine strategies for client acquisition and retention Partnership & Community Engagement Forge meaningful partnerships with local businesses, influencers, and event organisers Represent Vy's Nails at local networking events and beauty expos to build visibility and trust Develop and manage loyalty programmes, referral incentives, and exclusive offers Data, Reporting & Compliance Maintain accurate records of client interactions, conversion rates, and financial forecasts Provide regular reports on sales pipeline, conversion metrics, and campaign results to senior management Ensure business development activities adhere to relevant commercial and data regulations Candidate Requirements Proven experience in business development, sales, or marketing—preferably within the beauty, retail, or luxury service sectors Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a persuasive, client-focused mindset Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness and an understanding of consumer behaviour Energetic, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team Familiarity with salon software platforms such as Fresha is a plus Knowledge of nail and beauty industry trends is desirable but not essential What We Offer Competitive salary with potential for performance-based bonuses A supportive, friendly, and professional working environment Opportunity to shape and grow with the business Staff discounts on treatments and products 28 holiday days Job Type: Full-time Pay: £41,700.00-£43,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

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