Minerva Furniture Group – Chief Operating OfficerMinerva Furniture Group are an independent buying group, serving an impressive (and growing) retail membership and worldwide supplier base.
Minerva Furniture Group are seeking a hands-on and proactive COO to grow the business while keeping the values Minerva have to our independent retailers.
Reporting to: The Board of Directors
Responsible for: Office Manager and the Team
Location: Working from Home, visiting the Corsham Office, travelling around the UK and Overseas
Benefits: Generous benefits included
Key responsibilities Directing the organisation in line with the goals and visions set by the Board of DirectorsCommunicating with the board of directors of any changes to the membership and approved suppliersProvide agenda and attend board meetingsRetain current membership and approved suppliers, by forging relationships and visiting both members and suppliers regularlyImproving terms and value from suppliers where possible for the membershipIncrease the number of members and approved suppliersWork with the Board of Directors on the annual costs and packages for the membership subscriptionsSeek product for our 'Minerva Exclusives' for the membership, while maintaining expected pricing levelsOverseeing the daily business and administrative operations and improving operating procedures for optimal efficiency alongside the Office ManagerAssessing and enhancing the efficiency of internal and external operational processes alongside the Office ManagerWork alongside the Minerva Office on stock levels for our container programme and 'Minerva Exclusives'Support the Minerva Office with rebate submissions and ensure the team keeps on target with the biannual payoutsAttend trade shows across the UK and overseas to build the Minerva profileExhibitions (Bio Annual) Negotiate contracts with venues and key partners for Minerva exhibitionsSell exhibition stand space to our current approved suppliers and guest suppliers to reach maximum capacity at the exhibitions while maintaining a profitable rateMarket and promote the exhibitions with leading trade magazines and explore additional routes to marketPlan and action marketing campaigns to increase general footfall at each exhibitionWork with the Minerva Office in organising the gala dinnerSell Gala dinner tickets to members and suppliers to reach maximum capacity and profit while maintaining value for the attendees.Attend both exhibitionsThe duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive.
The postholder may be required to undertake other duties from time to time within the general scope of the post.
Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post.
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