Sales & Business Development Director - Luxury Design, Art & Lifestyle
£85k - £100k per annumShape Relationships. Inspire Confidence. Become the Face of an International Luxury Design Brand.
Are you a charismatic, entrepreneurial commercial leader who thrives in luxury environments, cultivates influential relationships and transforms trusted connections into exceptional commercial opportunities?
At David Harber , we're seeking an accomplished relationship-builder and brand ambassador to become a recognised figure within the global design community, champion our award-winning collections and help drive the next phase of international growth.
This is far more than a sales leadership role.
You'll become the public face of David Harber across the luxury design world, building relationships with leading landscape architects, interior designers, architects, developers, hospitality brands, collectors and high-net-worth individuals while leading a talented sales team and personally delivering meaningful commercial growth.
The Role at a Glance:
Sales & Business Development Director
Hybrid Working Didcot, Oxfordshire HQ (2-3 Days Per Week) + UK & International Travel
£85,000 - £100,000 DOE + Performance Bonus + Benefits
Full Time - Permanent
Company: Multi-award-winning, internationally renowned luxury sculptures, sundials and water features
Our Values: Creativity. Teamwork. Excellence. Collaboration. Pride
Clients: High-Net-Worth Individuals, Landscape Architects, Garden Designers, Property Developers, Architects, Art Consultants and Luxury Hospitality Brands
Projects Destined For: Prestigious Private Estates, Luxury Developments, Hotels, Public Spaces and Iconic Gardens Worldwide
Pedigree: Recipient of The Queen's Award for International Trade. Seven-Time Chelsea Flower Show Tradestand Trophy Winner. Multiple International Design Awards.
Highlights: Three sundials unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and one by His Majesty King Charles III
Your Expertise: Luxury Sales Leadership, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, International Growth, Client Engagement, Relationship Building and Team Leadership
Your Background: Luxury Design, Art, Architecture, Interiors, Landscape Design, Sculpture, Luxury Property, Bespoke Products or Premium Brands
Welcome to David Harber
David Harber is an internationally celebrated British luxury design house whose handcrafted sculptures, sundials and water features grace some of the world's most prestigious addresses.
From private estates and royal residences to luxury developments, world-class hotels and public spaces, our work combines artistry, craftsmanship and innovation to create pieces that transform environments and leave lasting impressions.
Every creation is handcrafted in rural Oxfordshire by a team united by a relentless commitment to excellence, originality and exceptional client experience.
Family-owned and proudly independent, our reputation has been built over decades through extraordinary design, meticulous craftsmanship and enduring relationships. Today, those same foundations continue to drive our growth across the UK and international markets.
Where You'll Shine
As Sales & Business Development Director, you'll operate at the intersection of luxury design, relationship capital and commercial leadership.
You'll be equally comfortable hosting clients at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, representing David Harber on industry panels, cultivating relationships with influential designers in London and New York, identifying opportunities within luxury property and hospitality networks, and converting high-value commissions into long-term commercial partnerships.
Success in this role comes from building trust, creating visibility, opening doors and transforming relationships into revenue.
You'll become a recognised ambassador for the David Harber brand while helping shape the future commercial direction of the business.
What You'll Shape
Commercial Growth & Business Development
Industry Influence & Brand Representation
Relationship Development
Leadership & Team Development
About You
You're someone who naturally creates opportunities through your relationships, reputation and commercial instincts.
You understand that success in luxury markets is rarely about hard selling. It's about credibility, trust, influence and the ability to cultivate meaningful relationships that create long-term commercial value.
You'll likely bring
• Significant experience and connections within luxury design, interiors, architecture, art, bespoke products, luxury property, hospitality or related premium sectors
• A proven track record of securing and developing high-value client relationships
• Experience navigating long sales cycles and consultative buying journeys
• A demonstrable record of delivering commercial growth and revenue generation
• Exceptional networking, presentation and public speaking skills
• Gravitas, polish and presence without ego
• An entrepreneurial mindset and a hands-on approach to opportunity creation
• Resilience, patience and determination when developing complex opportunities
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing successful commercial teams
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution
The type of person who will thrive in the role
• A natural connector and relationship-builder
• Knowledge and experience within luxury and or the design or community
• Experience selling bespoke, commissioned or premium products and services
• International business development experience, particularly within North America
• Comfortable engaging with affluent and influential audiences
• Commercially astute, curious and highly proactive
• Entrepreneurial in your approach to identifying and converting opportunities
• Equally effective in a boardroom, at an industry event or on a client site
• A recognised professional within your sector or someone ready to step into a larger leadership role
• Energised by representing a brand and being visible within your industry
If you're ready to become the trusted face of a world-class British luxury brand and help write the next chapter of an extraordinary success story, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of David Harber.
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