Technical Specialist, Architectural Products - London, UK

Technical Specialist, Architectural Products
Do you want to join a global design company that is growing rapidly, and furthering your career in an international environment?

We are looking for a Technical Specialist, Architectural Products in London.

About the job
Are you passionate about design, detail, and technical precision? Kvadrat Ltd is looking for a Technical Specialist to support our dynamic sales team by providing expert guidance on product specifications, performance, and applications. In this vital role, you will bridge the gap between technical data and client needs—ensuring a smooth, informed transition from enquiry to order.

You will build strong relationships with architects, designers, and industry professionals, contributing to Kvadrat’s market presence and business growth. With responsibilities ranging from project coordination and technical documentation to client presentations, you'll be a key part of our collaborative and innovative environment.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Act as the go-to technical expert for client inquiries on Kvadrat’s architectural products (e.g., SoftCells, Shade).
• Provide detailed technical data and explain acoustic control solutions in an accessible way.
• Support both clients and internal teams with product knowledge and training.
• Partner with the sales team to offer technical and operational support across multiple sectors.
• Assist specifiers to increase product uptake and uncover cross-selling opportunities.
• Communicate project details clearly across teams.
• Maintain organized project files and attend site visits and meetings to support presentations.
• Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders.
• Stay informed on industry trends to provide up-to-date technical recommendations.
• Collaborate with Project Support and Key Account Management teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Maintain project accuracy using Kvadrat’s CRM systems and tools like Power BI (sales reporting).

Your profile

• You are a strong team player, strong presentation skills on and off a computer screen
• You can prioritise and manage a high volume of communications efficiently.
• You want to work in a company with high demands for quality and growth
• You are commercially astute, good negotiation skills
• You have construction knowledge and onsite experience.
• You have proven experience in a similar role minimum 2 years. Industry experience is essential.

Qualifications and competencies

• Architectural or construction background.
• Local market language fluent
• Negotiation skills
• Questioning techniques (open and closed questions)
• Presentation skills (present products)
• Communication skills
• Meeting facilitation skills
• Planning ability – use tools (business intelligence and key account plan) and involve relevant specialists
• Good relationship and networking abilities – making (quality) relationships with right ambassadors and clients, entertainment skills

Application
Please apply through the form below. We will invite for interviews on an ongoing basis and close the job post when we have found the right candidate.

If you have any questions regarding this position, you are welcome to contact Michelle Hayes – People, Support on 07899 927 041 or mhay@kvadrat.org

We are Kvadrat
Kvadrat was established in Ebeltoft, Denmark, in 1968 and has deep roots in Scandinavia's world-famous design tradition. A leader in design innovation, Kvadrat produces high-performing design textiles, rugs, acoustic and window covering solutions for both commercial and residential interiors.

Our products reflect our commitment to colour, quality, simplicity, innovation and design. Kvadrat fabrics have been used in some of the world’s most intriguing architectural developments, such as the Gherkin, London; Museum of Modern Art, New York; Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles; Oslo Opera House, Norway; Reichstag, Berlin; Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao; Copenhagen Opera House, Denmark and Guangzhou Opera House, China.

At Kvadrat, we consistently push the aesthetic, technological and functional properties of textiles. In doing so, we collaborate with leading designers, architects, and artists, including Miriam Bäckström, Tord Boontje, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Thomas Demand, Olafur Eliasson, Alfredo Häberli, Giulio Ridolfo, Peter Saville, Finn Sködt, Roman Signer, as well as Patricia Urquiola.

We try to set up as few rules as possible. In return, we expect each person to always act in accordance with our basic values, and in doing so, to be quality-driven in all decisions and actions, to act according to our mindset of ‘strong teams – one company’, to be passionate about your daily tasks at the job and the design culture that we are an integrated part of, to stay open-minded towards clients and colleagues, and to be honest in communication and treat others with respect.

Kvadrat is a company with high ambitions both for our people and our growth. We are committed to creating a diverse work environment with a strong focus on equality, inclusion, empowerment and respect. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to ethnical background, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

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