Counter Sales Person

Howden Joinery Limited; Axminster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Pension 12%

32 days leave

Staff discount

Share scheme

Wellbeing support

No evenings/weekends

Job summary

Howdens Joinery Limited is seeking a proactive Counter Sales Warehouse Person at our Axminster depot. You will be the first contact for trade customers, building relationships, advising on products, and ensuring stock is accurate and ready for collection or delivery.

You will drive sales, process orders, and support warehouse operations in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales, retail or customer service environment.
• Able to adapt quickly and manage a varied, fast-paced workload.
• Confident and friendly communicator who builds strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Selling the full range of products and services.
• Achieving and exceeding individual targets while supporting overall depot performance.
• Processing orders, providing pricing and quotations, and managing delivery expectations.
• Generating and following up on leads to drive sales.
• Supporting the warehouse when needed to keep the depot running smoothly.
• Maintaining a safe and compliant environment in line with health and safety standards.
• Unloading and checking accuracy of incoming stock deliveries in line with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Stock control

Communication

Job description

Join the UK’s Number One Trade Kitchen Supplier Join Howdens as a Counter Sales Warehouse Person and play a key role in the success of your depot. From first conversation to final collection, you’ll build customer relationships on the trade counter while keeping the warehouse organised, accurate and ready to go. You’ll be the first point of contact for our trade customers understanding their needs, offering practical advice and turning conversations into sales. Behind the scenes, you’ll make sure stock is safe, well organised and ready for collection or delivery. It’s a hands‑on, fast‑paced role where everything you do helps deliver a reliable service our trade customers depend on.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary, brilliant bonuses and outstanding depot incentives
• Training and ongoing development
• Excellent pension plan with up to 12% company contribution
• Up to 32 days annual leave per year including bank holidays. Holiday entitlement rises with service
• Generous staff discount on Howdens products
• Buy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme
• 40 hour working week No evening, Sunday or Bank Holiday working
• Virtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family

What we are looking for:

• A valid forklift licence is desirable.
• Experience in a sales, retail or customer service environment
• Motivated by driving sales and delivering excellent customer service.
• Able to adapt quickly and manage a varied, fast paced workload.
• Confident and friendly communicator who builds strong customer relationships.
• Able to clearly explain products and solutions to trade customers.
• Good understanding of stock control and health and safety
• Strong attention to detail, especially when handling stock and maintaining accurate records.
• Good literacy, numeracy and time management skills
• A customer focused approach, with a friendly and professional attitude
• Clear communication and strong organisational and planning skills

What you will be doing:

• Selling the full range of products and services
• Achieving and exceeding individual targets while supporting overall depot performance.
• Processing orders, providing pricing and quotations, and managing delivery expectations
• Generating and following up on leads to drive sales
• Supporting the warehouse when needed to keep the depot running smoothly.
• Maintaining a safe and compliant environment in line with health and safety standards
• Unloading and checking accuracy of incoming stock deliveries in line with health & safety regulations.
• Conducting daily checks on the forklift truck and other mechanical equipment.
• Maintaining stock security on outgoing orders and deliveries.
• Conducting weekly stock checks.
• Rotating stock and keeping the warehouse clean, tidy, and well organised
• Supporting deliveries, collections, and general warehouse activity

What it’s like to work here:

We take pride in getting things right first time for our customers Everyone pulls their weight and supports each other as one team It’s a busy depot, so we keep things simple, work fast and get the job done We all play a part in the depot’s success and share in the team bonus We build trust by doing what we say we will, every day

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 [e-mail] 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.

#LI-LO1 #CVL INDKSD #Reed Discover your next role with us and see how you can fit into one of the UK’s best big companies to work for. As a proud member of The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers, we offer exciting opportunities for both apprentices starting out and experienced professionals ready to take the next step in their careers. Whether you’re working in our depots, building strong relationships with our trade customers, or applying your expertise to create, manufacture and distribute our market‑leading products, there are many roles that make Howdens a success. Find out more about what makes our Depots tick. Howdens is the UK’s number one specialist kitchen supplier, trusted by the trade since 1995. From just 14 depots when we started, we’ve grown to nearly 950 across the UK and Europe, and we’re still growing. At Howdens, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Whether in our depots, manufacturing sites, or support teams, everyone plays a vital role in helping us grow, innovate, and make a difference. We work exclusively with trade professionals, giving them the products, service, and support they need to deliver kitchens fitted to the highest standard. By building strong partnerships with local tradespeople, we help them exceed their customers’ expectations, and in turn, we all succeed together. Our success is built on a simple but powerful model: locally empowered depot teams backed by a world‑class supply chain. This means we can keep products in stock, provide exceptional service, and deliver real value to our customers every day.