Apprentice Kitchen Sales Designer

Howdens Joinery; Coleraine; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 18.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Staff discount

Pension

Paid holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Howdens Joinery is offering a Level 3 Customer Service apprenticeship at the Coleraine Depot, Northern Ireland. You will learn to measure customer homes, design kitchens and bedrooms, and build relationships with trade customers.

A driving licence is required to visit customer premises, with a mentor and depot support throughout the 14‑month programme. The role focuses on hands-on learning, design tools, and progressing along the sales journey from measure to sale, with staff discounts, pension,

Formación

• We hire for attitude and potential—not experience.
• UK Full Driving Licence required for visiting customer premises.
• Shows commitment to a long-term sales career and customer service excellence.

Responsabilidades

• Measure customer homes and understand their needs.
• Design and plan kitchens and bedrooms to customer specifications.
• Build relationships with trade customers.
• Use design tools and systems to create accurate plans.
• Grow skills to support the full sales journey from measure to sale.

Conocimientos

Attitude and potential

Friendly and confident

Reliable and organised

Willing to learn

Educación

Level 3 - Customer Service

Herramientas

Driving licence

Descripción del empleo

Build your future and launch your career with Howdens Forget the typical 9-5. At Howdens, you'll be part of a busy, hands-on team from day one, learning, earning, and building a career with real progression. This is more than sales. You'll learn how to design, plan, and sell kitchens, working with trade customers and their clients to bring ideas to life.

About the apprenticeship

We’re proud to be a UK Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer, and we’re looking for someone motivated to join us.

• Location: Coleraine Depot | Northern Ireland
• £16,686 salary plus team incentives
• Qualification: Level 3 - Customer Service
• Duration: 14 Months
• Support to achieve Maths & English (if needed)
• A dedicated mentor and supportive Depot Manager
• Staff discount, pension, and paid holidays

What you will be doing

• Measure customer homes and understand their needs
• Design and plan inspirational kitchens and bedrooms
• Build relationships with trade customers
• Use design tools and systems
• Grow your skills and confidence until you can support the full sales journey from measure to sales

Who we're looking for

• We hire for attitude and potential - not experience
• Friendly, confident and keen to learn and get stuck in
• Reliable and organised
• Looking for a long-term career, not just a job
• UK Full Driving Licence for visiting customer premises

Where this role can take you

• Kitchen Sales Designer
• Lead Kitchen Sales Designer
• Depot sales roles
• Depot Management

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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 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.