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Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how this website (hereafter "the Store") uses and protects any information that you give the Store while using this website. The Store is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement. The Store may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.

What we collect

We may collect the following information:

• name
• contact information including email address
• demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
• other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers

For the exhaustive list of cookies we collect see the List of cookies we collect section.

Klarna

In order to be able to offer you Klarna’s payment options, we will pass to Klarna certain aspects of your personal information, such as contact and order details, in order for Klarna to assess whether you qualify for their payment options and to tailor the payment options for you.General information on Klarna you can find here . Your personal data is handled in accordance with applicable data protection law and in accordance with the information in Klarna’s privacy policy.

What we do with the information we gather

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:

• Internal record keeping.
• We may use the information to improve our products and services.
• We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.
• From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.

Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

How we use cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:

• whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes
• if you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by letting us know using our Contact Us information

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.

You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please email us this request using our Contact Us information.

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

List of cookies we collect

The table below lists the cookies we collect and what information they store.

Cookie Name	Cookie Description
FORM_KEY	Stores randomly generated key used to prevent forged requests.
PHPSESSID	Your session ID on the server.
GUEST-VIEW	Allows guests to view and edit their orders.
PERSISTENT_SHOPPING_CART	A link to information about your cart and viewing history, if you have asked for this.
STF	Information on products you have emailed to friends.
STORE	The store view or language you have selected.
USER_ALLOWED_SAVE_COOKIE	Indicates whether a customer allowed to use cookies.
MAGE-CACHE-SESSID	Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster.
MAGE-CACHE-STORAGE	Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster.
MAGE-CACHE-STORAGE-SECTION-INVALIDATION	Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster.
MAGE-CACHE-TIMEOUT	Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster.
SECTION-DATA-IDS	Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster.
PRIVATE_CONTENT_VERSION	Facilitates caching of content on the browser to make pages load faster.
X-MAGENTO-VARY	Facilitates caching of content on the server to make pages load faster.
MAGE-TRANSLATION-FILE-VERSION	Facilitates translation of content to other languages.
MAGE-TRANSLATION-STORAGE	Facilitates translation of content to other languages.

Sales & Business Development Manager

Location: Colwick Nottingham Company: Contract Furniture Group Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive, based on experience About the Role: We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Sales & Business Development Manager to join our growing business and take responsibility for developing new opportunities across the fit-out, hospitality, hotel and student accommodation sectors. This is a key commercial role for someone who understands the market, has an established network of industry contacts and is confident creating and converting opportunities from their own initiative. The Role: You will be responsible for identifying, developing and winning new business, whilst strengthening relationships with existing clients and partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fit-out, interiors, FF&E, contract furniture and/or furniture manufacturing, with a proven understanding of the requirements of hotel and student accommodation projects. You will be expected to develop relationships early in the project lifecycle, influence specifications, identify upcoming opportunities and work closely with clients, contractors, designers and our internal teams to develop commercially successful solutions. This is a role for someone who is comfortable creating their own opportunities rather than waiting for leads to arrive. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and implement a targeted business development strategy across the fit-out, hospitality and student accommodation sectors. • Identify upcoming developments and projects at an early stage and establish relationships with key decision-makers. • Develop strong relationships with developers, hotel operators, student accommodation providers, main contractors, fit-out contractors, architects, designers, QSs and procurement teams. • Generate new business through your existing network, market knowledge, referrals, introductions and proactive business development. • Develop opportunities for both fitted and loose furniture packages, as well as wider FF&E requirements. • Manage the sales process from initial enquiry and specification through to tender, negotiation and contract award. • Work closely with our design, estimating, manufacturing and project delivery teams to develop effective and commercially viable solutions. • Understand client requirements and translate them into appropriate furniture and interior solutions. • Build long-term relationships that generate repeat and referral business. • Maintain a strong and accurately forecast sales pipeline. • Monitor market activity and identify new clients, sectors and commercial opportunities. • Attend client meetings, site visits, industry events and networking opportunities. • Negotiate commercially attractive contracts while protecting margins and project profitability. About You: Significant experience within fit-out, interiors, FF&E, contract furniture or furniture manufacturing. • Strong experience working within the hotel, hospitality and/or student accommodation sectors. • An established network of relevant industry contacts. • Experience selling fitted and/or loose furniture packages. • A strong understanding of the construction, procurement and fit-out process. • Experience working with developers, operators, contractors and procurement teams. • A demonstrable track record of securing significant projects and developing repeat business. • Excellent commercial, negotiation and relationship-building skills. • The confidence to engage with senior decision-makers. • Strong communication and presentation skills. • Excellent organisation and pipeline management. • A proactive, entrepreneurial approach to business development. • A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required. The Person Most importantly, we are looking for someone who makes things happen. You will be proactive, commercially driven and confident enough to open doors and develop relationships independently. You will understand how to find the right people, make the right introductions and identify opportunities before they reach the open tender stage. You will ideally bring an established network within hotels, student accommodation, fit-out, construction and furniture/FF&E, together with the credibility and experience to turn those relationships into genuine commercial opportunities. You will be given the freedom and responsibility to develop your market, build your pipeline and make a significant contribution to the growth of the business. What Success Looks Like: In your first few months, you will be expected to: • Develop a clear target-client and target-project strategy. • Build and strengthen relationships with key industry contacts. • Identify live and future project opportunities. • Create new opportunities independently. • Establish a strong and measurable sales pipeline. • Work collaboratively with our internal teams to develop winning proposals. • Begin converting opportunities into profitable orders. Over time, you will become a key driver of our growth across the fit-out, hospitality and student accommodation markets. Why Join Us: This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business where you will have genuine ownership of your market and the opportunity to make a visible commercial impact. For the right person, this is much more than a traditional sales role. You will have the opportunity to develop new markets, build strategic relationships and play a significant part in shaping the future growth of the business. If you have the experience, relationships and drive to create opportunities and turn them into results, we would like to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a brief covering note outlining your relevant experience and the markets and clients you have worked with.

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