A superb opportunity for a retail Interior Designer exists based within our central Harrogate store.
We have been established over 25 years and produce bespoke interiors for the domestic and commercial market; our work ranges from single window treatments to whole house solutions.
Working within a close-knit team this role is ideal for an exceptional customer service representative that can make the customers feel inspired and ensure they are in good hands. The successful applicant will be able to:
· Provide clients with appropriate schemes to match their aspirations
· Advise on features and benefits and product styles
· Cost each scheme and provide quotes to customers
· Court and maintain own customer base from store contacts
· Maintain good knowledge of pattern book libraries
· Retain good knowledge of current market trends.
Full product training will be given but knowledge of relevant suppliers ranges, for example, Zoffany, Jane Churchill, Osbourne & Little, Colefax & Fowler, Sanderson would be an advantage; knowledge of upholstery sales would also be beneficial.
The practical skills of measuring and quoting for window treatments are essential.
To be successful in this role you will have a genuine passion for working in interior retail and a desire to deliver a high standard of customer service. You should be an enthusiastic, articulate individual with excellent sales and communication skills.
Package includes an attractive salary and bonus scheme. Hours of work are 5 days, Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5.30pm.
Please visit our website for examples of our recent projects: http://www.jamesbrindleyinteriors.com/
Applications including full CV to:
Mark DeOweneley, Finance Director, James Brindley of Harrogate, Grafton House, Hookstone Park, Harrogate HG2 7DM
or by email: mdeoweneley@jamesbrindley.com
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Harrogate-based home interiors specialist, James Brindley, has brought Christmas cheer a little early once again this year, after giving up space on its third floor in support of 15 charities.
Normally allocated exclusively to the firm’s range of bedding designs and accessories, a team of volunteers, headed-up by Peter Moore, will sell a selection of Christmas cards, with all the money raised going to charity.
Under the direction of Richard Grafton, James Brindley’s managing director and head of design, the charities will be hoping to add to the amount the interiors shop has helped raise already, which currently stands close to an impressive £500,000.
Said Richard: “It’s important to do what you can for your community, especially as a lot of charities are finding it difficult to raise much needed funds.
“Everyone at James Brindley enjoys doing what they can and we’re all looking forward to supporting the volunteers and the organisations they are helping – we hope the people of Harrogate will help us raise as much as possible over the coming weeks.”
The launch event celebrating the sale of the cards took place on Saturday 8 October, with the Deputy Mayor officially helping to mark the occasion. The Christmas cards being on sale from 8th to the second week in December.
James Brindley is donating the space free of charge with some of the charities benefiting from the sale being:
British Heart Foundation
Candlelighters
Harrogate Hospital
Martin Curie
Martin House Hospice
Riding for the Disabled (RDA)
RNLI
Saint Michael’s Hospice
Yorkshire Air Ambulance
For the past 10 years James Brindley has been hosting this event with all proceeds going directly to each of the charities. “We couldn’t imagine the James Brindley shopping experience without the charity cards.” Added Richard
The home interiors shop, which is located on James Street, with another shop located on the High Street, in Wetherby, is hoping shoppers will show their support by purchasing some of the Christmas cards now on sale.
Harrogate-based home interiors specialist, James Brindley, is in festive mood following the company’s Christmas Charity Evenings, which has helped raised money for two very worthy causes.
The Harrogate and Wetherby-based interior specialist hosted one Christmas charity evening at its Harrogate shop on 5 October and, the other at its Wetherby shop on 6 October.
Visitors to the events were treated to a champagne & canapés evening, whilst also enjoying an exclusive preview of James Brindley’s gift ideas, decorations and interior design, bedding and upholstery collections.
Although both evenings were set against a backdrop of festive spirit and good hospitality the evening’s main focus was to raise money for The Haven, and The Being Bel Trust.
Said: Michelle Frost, from James Brindley: “The evenings weren’t just about champagne and shopping; thanks to the overwhelming support from those who attended the events, an impressive £2500 was raised over the two nights, which goes to prove the Christmas spirit and the generosity of those living in and around both Harrogate and Wetherby areas. On behalf of everyone at James Brindley, and The Haven and The Being Bel Trust, a big thank you.”
About both charities:
The Haven is a well-known charity, which raises money for breast cancer support. Founded, in 1997 by Sara Davenport, the charity’s patron is HRH The Prince of Wales.
The Being Bel Trust (Annabel Young) was formed in 2010 to raise much needed funds to provide support, treatment and equipment, which Bel will need now and in the future, including a ventilator which helps Bel to breathe.
Annabel (Bel) Young fell awkwardly from a climbing frame in 2010, which unfortunately left her paralysed.
This is also not the only charity event to take place at James Brindley. A recent Christmas Charity Card event was launched on 8 October at its James Street store in Harrogate, supporting a total of 15 charities.
James Brindley has donated the space on its 3rd Floor – free of charge. Some of the charities benefiting from the sale include:
British Heart Foundation
Candlelighters
Harrogate Hospital
Martin Curie
Martin House Hospice
Riding for the Disabled (RDA)
RNLI
Saint Michael’s Hospice
Yorkshire Air Ambulance
For the past 10 years James Brindley has been hosting this event with all proceeds – currently standing at an impressive £500,000 – going directly to the supported charities. Said Richard Grafton, James Brindley’s managing director “We couldn’t imagine the James Brindley shopping experience without supporting worthy causes – particularly those which help and operate within our own communities.”
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