Business Developer

Howdens; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen supplier in the UK is seeking a Business Developer to provide administrative support at their depot in Gillingham. The role involves collaborating with Kitchen Sales Designers and Territory Sales Representatives to arrange appointments and generate leads. The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills and thrive in fast-paced environments. This position offers competitive pay, monthly bonuses, and additional perks such as a pension scheme and staff discounts.

Benefits

Monthly depot bonus/OTE

Team incentives and outings

Matched contribution pension scheme

24 days holiday, rising to 26 after 5 years

Staff discount on products

Buy as you earn share scheme

Qualifications

• Proven ability to assist in lead generation and appointment arrangements.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Proactive attitude towards achieving depot targets.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the depot.
• Collaborate with Kitchen Sales Designers and Territory Sales Representatives.
• Assist in arranging appointments and fuel lead generation.

Skills

Thrive in fast-paced environments

Prioritisation and organisation skills

Curious learner

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You will also provide valuable administrative support to the depot, collaborating closely with Kitchen Sales Designers and Territory Sales Representatives to assist in arranging appointments and fuel lead generation. Your proactive attitude and attention to detail will contribute to the efficient running of the depot, enabling the team to reach and exceed depot targets.

Skills and attributes you need to be a successful Business Developer:

• Thrives in fast-paced environments
• Prioritisation and organisation skills
• Curious learner

What you get from us as a Business Developer:

• Monthly depot bonus/OTE
• Team incentives and outings
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with Howdens contributing a minimum of 8% and up to 12% if you pay more
• 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years
• Staff discount on Howdens products
• Buy as you earn share scheme

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

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.