Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 950 depots throughout the UK and Europe, making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.4 billion turnover.
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.
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 with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.
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Responsibilities
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
Requirements
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
Additional Information
Join Howdens where our trade depots 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
Full CAD, product and sales training via our Ready to Trade Programme
Competitive Pension Plan up to 12% company contribution
Up to 32 days annual leave per year including bank holidays, rising with service
Generous staff discount on Howdens products
Buy-as-you-earn share scheme
40 hour working week working every other Saturday morning.
No Sunday or Bank Holiday working
Career progression opportunities into sales management roles
Virtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family
Howdens Joinery · Chatham