Kitchen & Bathroom Sales Designer

LBS BUILDERS MERCHANTS LTD; Barry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading builders merchants company in Barry, UK, seeks a Sales Designer to deliver exceptional customer journeys from enquiry to installation. The role demands a proactive approach to generating new business and excellent design skills. Responsibilities include managing enquiries, creating professional quotations, and ensuring timely order deliveries. Applicants should have a strong sales mindset and communication skills, with prior design experience being an advantage. Join us for an exciting career with competitive remuneration and great benefits.

Benefits

Profit Share Bonus Scheme

Online discount portal

Employee Care Helpline

Staff discount scheme

Death in Service benefit

Formal training and career progression

Qualifications

• Proven ability to generate new business and hit targets.
• Ability to actively follow up leads and maximise opportunities.
• Excellent customer service and confident communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an outstanding customer journey from enquiry to installation.
• Manage and respond to all enquiries efficiently.
• Create clear, professional quotations using Easy quote.

Skills

Sales mindset

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Design flair

Independent project management

IT literacy

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Deliver an outstanding customer journey, from first enquiry through to final installation.
• Proactively generate new business, engaging with retail and trade customers and working closely with internal sales teams and BDMs.
• Actively follow up leads and chase opportunities to convert enquiries into sales.
• Manage and respond to all enquiries efficiently, within a 72‑hour turnaround.
• Provide expert planning, product, and design advice, including site or home surveys where required.
• Produce accurate, inspiring designs using Winner (training provided if required).
• Create clear, professional quotations using Easy quote.
• Manage site visits, appointments, and customer communications via the Easy quote diary system.
• Ensure all orders are accurate and placed in line with company procedures, using approved suppliers only.
• Oversee order progression and coordinate timely deliveries.
• Maintain a smart, welcoming, and professional showroom environment at all times.

Qualifications

• A strong sales mindset with a proven ability or hunger to generate new business and hit targets.
• A go‑getter who will actively chase business, follow up leads, and maximise every opportunity.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with a confident, professional approach.
• A natural flair for design and space planning.
• Ability to work independently, managing multiple projects with strong organisation and attention to detail.
• IT‑literate, with a willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Previous experience in kitchen or bathroom design is advantageous, but not essential.

Benefits

• Profit Share Bonus Scheme
• Online discount portal (retail brands, holidays, and more)
• Employee Care Helpline and access to a digital GP
• Staff discount scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Formal training and clear career progression opportunities

Hours of Work: Average of 40.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7:30am - 4:30pm, plus every other Saturday morning from 8:00am - 12:00pm.

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience.

Interested? Our award‑winning showrooms showcase the latest designs from industry‑leading suppliers. If you love design, thrive on sales, and enjoy chasing and winning business, we’d love to hear from you.