About nanimarquina
Founded in 1987 by Nani Marquina, the company was born with a singular desire:
to design rugs that are visually striking, that people would enjoy.
Today, nanimarquina is a pioneering family-run business known for its innovation in techniques, materials, and sustainable design.
Headquartered in Barcelona and New York, all our rugs are handcrafted in India and Pakistan. We collaborate with internationally renowned designers, ensuring a rich diversity of styles and continuous experimentation with textures, materials, and shapes.
Every rug tells a story, not only of design and craft, but also of respect for people and planet. We constantly innovate with natural fibers, eco-friendly production, and fair-trade practices, and we are proud to be the first rug brand worldwide to certify our entire collection with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
In the UK & Ireland, nanimarquina has been present for decades. The region feels like a second home - creative, design-driven, and full of opportunity. Now, we are ready to take the next step: scaling our presence, strengthening relationships with the A&D community, and growing our impact in both contract and retail channels.
Your Mission
As Country Manager UK & Ireland, you will lead nanimarquina's growth in one of our most promising markets. Based in London, you'll build deep, long-term relationships with architects and interior designers, expand retail partnerships, and activate digital tools to unlock new opportunities.
This role is not about maintaining the status quo, it's about elevating nanimarquina's presence to the next level. You'll have the entrepreneurial freedom to shape the strategy, paired with the drive and energy to execute it.
What You'll Do
In this role, you won't just manage accounts, you'll shape the future of nanimarquina in the UK & Ireland. Your work will balance strategic growth with hands-on execution, ensuring that our rugs become a natural choice for both projects and premium retail.
* Be a trusted partner to the A&D Community: Build and nurture long-term relationships with architects, interior designers, and specifiers. Present our collections with confidence, support design teams in project integration, and ensure nanimarquina becomes a go-to brand for design-driven solutions.
* Drive contract growth: Manage and energize our network of contract partners, actively develop the sales pipeline, and improve project win rates by positioning nanimarquina's design and sustainability strengths at the core of proposals.
* Expand premium retail distribution: Secure key retail partners and anchor stores across the UK & Ireland, while cultivating independent design retailers that align with our brand values.
* Activate digital growth tools: Work closely with our marketing team to launch CRM-based campaigns, digital lead generation initiatives, and market-specific content that increases visibility and generates new business.
* Champion sustainability and design: Position nanimarquina's environmental leadership and design credibility at the forefront of every client conversation, turning our EPD-certified collections into a true differentiator in the market.
* Be the face of nanimarquina in the Market: Represent the brand at design fairs, showroom activations, and industry events, strengthening our presence within the UK & Ireland's vibrant design community.
* Collaborate globally: Report directly to the Global Commercial Director and work closely with our international team, ensuring alignment while bringing valuable local insights to the wider strategy.
Who We're Looking For
We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial professional who can represent nanimarquina with credibility in both the contract and retail markets. You are commercially driven, but also deeply connected to the design world and passionate about sustainability.
You will succeed in this role if you are:
* Experienced & Proven: With at least 5+ years in sales or business development in design, furniture, lighting, or textiles, you bring a strong track record of driving growth and building long-term partnerships.
* Well-Connected in the A&D Community: You know how to work with architects, interior designers, and specifiers, and you already have a strong network in the UK design scene. You understand how projects are won and how to position a brand as a trusted partner.
* Entrepreneurial by nature: You thrive in building markets step by step, spotting opportunities where others don't, and are comfortable rolling up your sleeves to make things happen.
* Digitally fluent: Confident in CRM systems, pipeline management, and digital lead generation, you combine traditional relationship-building with modern sales tools to maximize impact.
* Passionate About Design & Sustainability: You are genuinely motivated by design, craftsmanship, and environmental responsibility, and can communicate these values with authenticity.
* Culturally agile: Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
* Well-Positioned: Based in London with the flexibility to travel across the UK & Ireland to meet clients, partners, and attend industry events.
What We Offer
Joining nanimarquina means becoming part of a globally respected design brand at an exciting moment of growth. This role is designed for someone who wants both responsibility and freedom, a chance to make a visible impact in the UK & Ireland while being backed by an international team.
Here's what you can expect:
* A Central Role in with high potential: You will be at the heart of nanimarquina's next stage of expansion in the UK & Ireland, shaping the strategy and leading its execution in a dynamic market.
* A Brand with Purpose: Represent a design company that doesn't just talk about sustainability, we lead. With market-leading environmental credentials, fair-trade practices, and certified EPDs, you'll work with a product and story that clients trust and value.
* Entrepreneurial Freedom: You'll have the autonomy to build and shape the market, making strategic decisions, developing partnerships, and opening new opportunities with your own entrepreneurial flair.
* Products you can believe In: From artisan heritage and handcraft traditions to collaborations with world-class designers, our rugs combine design credibility, creativity, and environmental leadership.
* Reward for Impact: A competitive base salary + bonus structure that recognizes both performance and growth contribution.
* A global design family: Join an international, design-driven team that's passionate, collaborative, and committed to making a positive impact through design, creativity, and sustainability.