Join the UK’s No1 Trade Kitchen Supplier
Howdens are recruiting Kitchen Sales Designers who thrive in a fast-paced, sales environment. We’re looking for commercially minded individuals who can build strong relationships, influence buying decisions and exceed sales targets.
We can offer you a successful career as a Kitchen Sales Designer, and you don’t need previous design experience. We’ll provide you with comprehensive design and sales training to create exceptional kitchens for our trade customers and their clients.
What we can offer you:
Competitive salary, brilliant bonuses and outstanding depot incentives
Kitchen Sales Designer training programme
Excellent pension plan with up to 12% company contribution
Up to 32 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
Holiday entitlement rises with service
Generous staff discount on Howdens products
Buy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme
40 hour working week
No evening, Sunday or Bank Holiday working
Virtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family
A strong team culture that genuinely sets us apart
What we are looking for:
Results driven with experience of reaching sales targets and KPI
Ability to build trusted relationships with our trade customers and their client
Excellent communication skills, able to convey your ideas clearly and effectively
Full UK Driving license with access to your own vehicle for home visits
Strong attention to detail and an eye for design
CAD skills are preferred, but not essential as you will receive training
What you will be doing:
Driving sales performance and profit by achieving your depot targets
Building strong customer relationships through professional design support
Delivering exceptional customer service throughout the project
Conducting home visits to measure, assess and understand your client’s needs
Negotiating prices confidently while protecting margin and design integrity
Planning and creating inspirational and practical designs utilising your strong product knowledge to advise customers and resolve queries throughout the process
What it’s like to work here:
We take pride in getting things right first time for our customers
Everyone pulls their weight and supports each other as one team
It’s a busy depot, so we keep things simple, work fast and get the job done
We all play a part in the depot’s success and share in the team bonus
We build trust by doing what we say we will, every day
How to apply:
If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Kitchen Sales Designer, then we are keen to hear from you.
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values.
There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.
Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email [email protected] with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.
Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.
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