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We're true experts at Commercial Interiors recruitment. We create an experience like no other for both client and candidate alike, and always find that needle in the haystack.

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Georg Springl

Head TrenoLux - Austria

We had a great experience working with Grace Smith to recruit a Sales Account Manager for the French market. The enti...

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Brian Carpenter

VP Continous Improvement, US

Stewart was instrumental in helping me through this process and alleviating my concerns as I’ve been out of the workf...

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Daniel Villanueva

Key Account Manager

Joseph is a dedicated professional and a stand up person to work with. His patience and his understanding certainly s...

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Michael Wilson

Senior Account Manager

Working with Joseph was a seamless and positive experience from our first contact along with the various steps of the...

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Caiya-Noel Villarreal

Director - USA

Angus Stolworthy is a first-class individual and recruiter! 5 stars across the board. I highly recommend him and will...

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Tim Mitchell

Division Plant Manager

Stewart did an amazing job representing me for a new opportunity

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Moacyr Pedro

Senior Manager - Brazil

First contact I received from Henry Sears was 6 month ago and since the very beginning he seems to be a very trustful...

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Lucas Quadflieg

Sales Manager, Netherlands

Good vibes on finding a new opportunity... I was contacted by Aidan Kerr for a position of Sales Manager Benelux. Af...

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Ricardo Jesus

Commercial Manager - USA

Working with Garin was the best experience. He helped me a lot to find this position . Highly recommended

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Tim Staniels

Territory Sales Manager, US

Joseph was very easy to work with. He was motivated and attentive during his recruitment process, very responsive to ...

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Sarah Mirjamali

Quality Manager - Germany

I had a great experience working with Josh at Irving Knight Group. From start to finish he was professional, responsi...

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M Erdogan

Director Netherlands

Charlie Schofield is the real deal. I’ve worked with recruiters and search professionals throughout my career, and...

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Tonya Melton

USA

I cannot say enough good things about my experience working with Ewan Ball After being with the same company for 1...

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Michal Sochor

Sales Director - USA

Keva was fantastic to work with throughout the recruiting process. She was professional, responsive, and genuinely he...

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Kaitlin Lammers

Account Manager

Oliver made the hiring process smooth from start to finish. He was consistently responsive, understanding, and suppor...

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Tim Mitchell

Plant Manager, US

Stewart did an amazing job representing me for a new opportunity.

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Jane Scates

Packaging Engineer, US

Henry was a true professional, perfect attention to detail at every step of the process. Would definitely recommend!

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Todd McBroom

District Sales Mgr, US

Great Experience!! This was my first time dealing with a recuiter and could not have been a better experience. Jack ...

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Keith Parvin

Automation Division Director

I found Joseph to be extremely professional in every way when going through a recent recruitment process, always doin...

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Mike S

Director - USA

Sam Frisby did an excellent job connecting me with job opportunities and providing support throughout the interview p...

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Georg Springl

Head TrenoLux - Austria

We had a great experience working with Grace Smith to recruit a Sales Account Manager for the French market. The enti...

Website Review Photo

Brian Carpenter

VP Continous Improvement, US

Stewart was instrumental in helping me through this process and alleviating my concerns as I’ve been out of the workf...

Website Review Photo

Daniel Villanueva

Key Account Manager

Joseph is a dedicated professional and a stand up person to work with. His patience and his understanding certainly s...

Website Review Photo

Michael Wilson

Senior Account Manager

Working with Joseph was a seamless and positive experience from our first contact along with the various steps of the...

Website Review Photo

Caiya-Noel Villarreal

Director - USA

Angus Stolworthy is a first-class individual and recruiter! 5 stars across the board. I highly recommend him and will...

Website Review Photo

Tim Mitchell

Division Plant Manager

Stewart did an amazing job representing me for a new opportunity

Website Review Photo

Moacyr Pedro

Senior Manager - Brazil

First contact I received from Henry Sears was 6 month ago and since the very beginning he seems to be a very trustful...

Website Review Photo

Lucas Quadflieg

Sales Manager, Netherlands

Good vibes on finding a new opportunity... I was contacted by Aidan Kerr for a position of Sales Manager Benelux. Af...

Website Review Photo

Ricardo Jesus

Commercial Manager - USA

Working with Garin was the best experience. He helped me a lot to find this position . Highly recommended

Website Review Photo

Tim Staniels

Territory Sales Manager, US

Joseph was very easy to work with. He was motivated and attentive during his recruitment process, very responsive to ...

Website Review Photo

Sarah Mirjamali

Quality Manager - Germany

I had a great experience working with Josh at Irving Knight Group. From start to finish he was professional, responsi...

Website Review Photo

M Erdogan

Director Netherlands

Charlie Schofield is the real deal. I’ve worked with recruiters and search professionals throughout my career, and...

Website Review Photo

Tonya Melton

USA

I cannot say enough good things about my experience working with Ewan Ball After being with the same company for 1...

Website Review Photo

Michal Sochor

Sales Director - USA

Keva was fantastic to work with throughout the recruiting process. She was professional, responsive, and genuinely he...

Website Review Photo

Kaitlin Lammers

Account Manager

Oliver made the hiring process smooth from start to finish. He was consistently responsive, understanding, and suppor...

Website Review Photo

Tim Mitchell

Plant Manager, US

Stewart did an amazing job representing me for a new opportunity.

Website Review Photo

Jane Scates

Packaging Engineer, US

Henry was a true professional, perfect attention to detail at every step of the process. Would definitely recommend!

Website Review Photo

Todd McBroom

District Sales Mgr, US

Great Experience!! This was my first time dealing with a recuiter and could not have been a better experience. Jack ...

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Keith Parvin

Automation Division Director

I found Joseph to be extremely professional in every way when going through a recent recruitment process, always doin...

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Mike S

Director - USA

Sam Frisby did an excellent job connecting me with job opportunities and providing support throughout the interview p...

Did you know?

Hiring the wrong candidate costs more than just time—it can waste salary, training resources, and opportunities. The Department of Labour estimates a bad hire can cost up to 30% of the role’s first-year earnings.

We hire right

Organisations are often reluctant to use external recruiters due the percieved cost. Think about it like this - what financial benefit could a top candidate bring to your business unit? You could make a 100x return on your investment.

  • 97% Placement Rate 1
  • 1.78:1 CVs Sent to Interviews 2
  • Avg. 32 Day Engagement to Placement 3

1. Based on all roles engaged on by a client on an exclusive basis from Jan 4 2025 - Dec 31 2025.

2. All CVs Sent from Jan 4 2025 - Dec 31 2025.

3. From Jan 4 2025 - Dec 31 2025.

Navigating a Candidate-Driven Market

This is a candidate-driven market — and it has been since the pandemic.

Top talent has options. They’re selective, informed, and expect more than just competitive salary. Securing them requires market insight, credibility, speed, and the ability to position opportunities properly.

We act as your market partner — managing candidate expectations, advising on strategy, and ensuring you don’t lose the people you actually want.

Cost of a Bad Hire Candidate Driven Market

Understanding the problem

We work in committed partnerships, applying logical and well-planned searches, executed to the highest standard, and considering every factor of recruitment.

Personal Brand

Does your organisation lack a personal brand? Do you struggle to attract candidates over competitors?

Challenging Location

Is the role based in a challenging location? Does the local talent pool lack the skills you're searching for?

Trends & Benchmarking

Are you up to date with market trends and salary benchmarking? Is something missing?

Progression

Are you offering the right progression opportunties? Is the candidate able to progress and develop?

Time Constraints

Do you have time constraints on making a placement? Did you need the candidate yesterday?

Job Criteria

Is the job criteria unrealistic? Is the person you're looking to hire simply non-existent?

Irving Knight Culture & Values

We have built a strong reputation within the interiors & architectural industry by supporting both established multinationals and high-growth start-ups.

Through a deep understanding of the sector and its commercial and technical demands, we connect organizations with the leadership and specialist talent required to scale, innovate, and succeed in an increasingly complex global market.

Recent Assignments

Region Marketing Director
$21,400
Product Solutions Manager
$167,000
Head of Sales
$175,000
Principal Development Manager
150,000
Senior Marketing Manager, Savory & Batters & Breadings
$170,000
Associate Manager of Sales
$130,000
Technical Sales Engineer
$137,500
Procurement Manager
$181,500
Gaco Sales Chicago
$115,000
Chief Strategy & M&A Officer - Final 50%
£31,528

Team

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Sophia Nabili

Interior Architecture & Des...

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Charlie Schofield

Interior & Architectural Pr...

Our search
methodology

Evaluation & Research
To deliver the best executive search solution, we work closely with the hiring manager to better understand the organisation and it's culture.

Candidate Selection
We operate in a number of ways to source candidates for senior level positions. We thoroughly map out a market and identify all possible matches for the specific position then utilise our own network to find the best candidates avaliable.

Screening & Interviews
This stage consists of multiple rigirous interview processes in order to ensure the candidates presented meet all of the briefing requirements.

Assesment & Placement
At this stage, we begin to arrange interviews with candidates on the clients behalf, as well as assisting with reference gathering and package negotiations.

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