Contract Sales Manager

Howdens Joinery Co.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen supplier is seeking a Contract Sales Manager to promote and sell their full range of products across the Leeds and Sheffield areas. This role involves ensuring project delivery and growing the customer base while building strong relationships in the construction industry. The ideal candidate will have direct field sales experience, preferably in construction or trade-only environments, and possess outstanding presentation and negotiation skills. A company car, laptop, and mobile are included in the offer.

Benefits

Company car

Excellent pension scheme

25 days vacation

Staff discount on products

Qualifications

• Must have direct field sales experience.
• Experience in business development ideally within construction.
• Selling into high-rise contract customers is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Promoting and selling the full range of kitchens and accessories.
• Ensuring projects are delivered within agreed budgets.
• Growing new and existing customer base.
• Building strong relationships across construction industries.

Skills

Direct field sales experience

Business development experience

Outstanding presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to influence customers

Job description

Contract Sales Manager

Are you an entrepreneur and looking for the opportunity to sell excellent products with the support of an incredible brand? Howdens contracts division is growing. Fast‑paced and successful we would like a sales professional to grow our high‑rise network and sales across Leeds / Sheffield areas.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong passion for delivering outstanding customer service along with proven ability to develop and strengthen long‑term business relationships.

Our Contracts Division works with leading construction firms to provide :

• UK‑manufactured kitchens from unrivalled local stock
• Design support for efficient accessible layouts
• Project coordination backed by 900 depots nationwide

We’re built to support developments at scale without compromise.

What you’ll be doing

• Promoting and selling our full range of Howdens kitchens, accessories, appliances and joinery products
• Ensuring all processes are followed effectively and projects are delivered within agreed budgets
• Growing new and existing customer base
• Build strong relationships across construction and kitchen industries
• Work with kitchen designers to deliver smart practical solutions
• Handle enquiries professionally and promote our full product range
• Guide customers through 3D design walkthroughs online
• Liaise with depots and NDCs to ensure customer satisfaction

What we need from you

• Must have direct field sales experience
• Business development experience gained ideally within construction or trade‑only environment
• Selling into high‑rise contract customers is advantageous
• Kitchen sales experience is ideal
• Ability to plan and organise own workload
• Outstanding presentation and negotiation skills
• Ability to influence customers on order to realistically meeting expectations
• Hold a full driving licence

What we can offer you

• 45‑550000 Bonus
• Company car, laptop and mobile
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days rising to 27 days after 5 years service and 30 days after 10 years service
• Staff discount on Howdens products
• Share awards and prize draws

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UKs 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 customers. Our sales reached circa 2.3bn and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

Our Contracts division focuses on the Social Sector, new developments and high‑rise projects.

As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast‑paced and commercial environment you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.