Business Developer

Howden Joinery Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen supplier in the UK is seeking a Business Developer to foster relationships with trade customers. Daily activities include identifying upselling opportunities and providing administrative support to the depot team. Strong emphasis is placed on customer service and sales focus. Competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Monthly depot bonus OTE

Competitive Pension Plan

24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years

Staff discount on products

Buy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with trade customers.
• Identify upselling opportunities via telephone and email.
• Provide administrative support to the depot.
• Assist in arranging appointments and lead generation.

Skills

Customer service

Strong communicator

Sales-focused

Prioritisation and organisation skills

Curious learner

Thrives in fast‑paced environments

Job description

As a Business Developer, you will be vital in building strong relationships with new and existing trade customers. With your friendly and engaging approach, you will contact trade customers on a daily basis via telephone and email, identifying upselling opportunities and delivering exceptional customer service. 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.

Key Responsibilities & Skills

• Customer service
• Thrives in fast‑paced environments
• Strong communicator
• Sales‑focused
• Prioritisation and organisation skills
• Curious learner
• Competitive base salary
• Monthly depot bonus OTE
• Team incentives and outings
• Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
• 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.