Job Title: Sales Designer
Location: North Shields
J T Dove Limited are the leading independent builders merchants covering North East England, The Scottish Borders, Cumbria and Teesside. Operating from our network of 21 branches we offer a comprehensive stock range of timber and building supplies, heating and plumbing materials, as well as kitchens and bathrooms. We go above and beyond for our customers, building lasting relationships by putting the customer first and ensuring we deliver what you need on time and in full.
Operating for over 150 years, our unique structure as an Employee Benefit Trust ensures all colleagues share in the success of the business and preserves local, long term employment for all.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales Designer to join the team and manage our showroom at our branch in North Shields.
With previous experience selling and designing kitchens the successful applicant will bring customer ideas to life, using their skills and knowledge to create a dream kitchen; stylish, functional and within budget. Based in our state of the art showroom, you will have a passion for delivering excellent customer service and an eye for detail, overseeing everything from ordering, delivery and after sales care.
With a track record in achieving targeted KPI’s you will be working to achieve both your own and branch sales targets, therefore you’ll need a good commercial focus and a proactive approach to driving sales opportunities both in person and over the phone. You will have the support and knowledge of our expert onsite team, working closely to enhance our friendly, first class sales offering.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous kitchen design experience prefered but not essential
- Significant experience in a targeted, sales environment
- Excellent IT skills, having previously used a Computer Aided Design (CAD) package
- Full UK driving licence
What we can offer you:
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Enhanced annual leave which increases with length of service
- Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
- Market leading profit share
- Life assurance of 4 times your annual salary
- Enhanced family friendly leave
- Employee Discount
- The opportunity to learn new skills and develop your career
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm.
For more information about the role, please contact Caitlin Banks, Head of Showrooms, on 07741 077690.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
The closing date for applications is 12.00pm on Friday 24th July 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may close before the listed deadline once enough applications are received.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Sales Designer: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK Driving License (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
