Our client, one of Northern Ireland’s most respected and internationally recognised businesses, is a world-leading manufacturer of luxury woven carpets and premium floor coverings. The Group serves prestigious hospitality, marine, residential, and commercial sectors worldwide, combining heritage and craftsmanship with advanced design and manufacturing innovation.

Following a series of acquisitions and continued investment in manufacturing excellence, the Group has created a new Executive Board position – Chief Sales and Marketing Officer (CSMO) – to accelerate growth and strengthen its global market position.

The CSMO will bring innovation and inspiration to the international sales challenge, developing and executing a bold Group sales strategy to drive growth and open new premium markets. Reporting directly to the Group CEO, this Board-level role will combine a data-driven and customer-focused approach with performance management and inspirational leadership, ensuring marketing is aligned to sales objectives and stretching the potential of a large international team.

We are seeking an accomplished senior sales leader with at least ten years’ experience in large-scale international FF&E businesses, including a minimum of five years at Divisional Director level or above. You will have a proven track record of driving international growth, aligning sales and marketing across multiple geographies and premium brands, and leading large teams to deliver ambitious commercial targets. Commercially astute and financially disciplined, you will combine strategic vision with executional focus and the ability to build and inspire high-performing teams that achieve measurable results.

This is a highly visible appointment offering the opportunity to make a lasting impact at Board level within a Northern Ireland-owned Group of international standing. It offers a comprehensive executive remuneration package that is designed to attract and retain a candidate of the highest calibre.

To apply, and for further information, please submit your CV quoting reference 25059 to Ciaran Sheehan, Managing Partner, Clarendon Executive. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion before applying, please call Ciaran on .

The closing date for applications is Monday, 20th October 2025.

Our client values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer.