Field Based Kitchen Sales Designer

Howdens; Ashington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses and depot incentives

Training programme

Pension plan (12% company contribution

Up to 32 days annual leave

Staff discount on Howdens products

Share scheme

40 hour working week

No evenings or Sundays

Job summary

Howdens, the UK’s No1 Trade Kitchen Supplier, is recruiting Kitchen Sales Designers who excel in a fast-paced sales environment. You will influence buying decisions, deliver design support and meet sales targets with a customer-focused approach.

The role involves home visits to measure spaces, delivering professional designs, and ensuring exceptional service while maintaining margins. CAD skills help, training is provided, and a strong team culture supports depot success.

Qualifications

• Targets and KPI experience
• Ability to build trusted relationships with trade customers
• Excellent communication skills
• Full UK driving licence with own vehicle
• CAD skills preferred but not essential; training provided

Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance and profit by achieving depot targets
• Build strong customer relationships through professional design support
• Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the project
• Conduct home visits to measure, assess and understand client needs
• Negotiate prices confidently while protecting margin and design integrity
• Plan and create inspirational, practical designs utilizing product knowledge to advise customers and resolve queries

Skills

Sales targets

KPI

Relationship building

Communication

Attention to detail

Design eye

Tools

CAD

Job description

Join the UK's No1 Trade Kitchen Supplier

Howdens are recruiting Kitchen Sales Designers who thrive in a fast-paced, sales environment. We’re looking for commercially minded individuals who can build strong relationships, influence buying decisions and exceed sales targets.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonuses and depot incentives
• Kitchen Sales Designer training programme
• Excellent pension plan with up to 12% company contribution
• Up to 32 days annual leave, 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
• A strong team culture that genuinely sets us apart

Requirements

• Results driven with experience of reaching sales targets and KPI
• Ability to build trusted relationships with trade customers and their clients
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey ideas clearly and effectively
• Full UK Driving licence with own vehicle for home visits
• Strong attention to detail and eye for design
• CAD skills preferred but not essential; training provided

Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance and profit by achieving depot targets
• Build strong customer relationships through professional design support
• Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the project
• Conduct home visits to measure, assess and understand client needs
• Negotiate prices confidently while protecting margin and design integrity
• Plan and create inspirational, practical designs utilizing product knowledge to advise customers and resolve queries

Work Culture

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

Equal Opportunity and Work Rights

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. 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.