Kitchen Sales Designer

Howdens Joinery Co.; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension up to 12%

Up to 32 days annual leave

Staff discount

Share scheme

40 hour week

No Sunday or Bank Holiday

Career progression

Virtual GP access

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is recruiting Kitchen Sales Designers to thrive in a fast-paced sales environment. No prior design experience required; we provide comprehensive design and sales training to create exceptional kitchens for our trade customers and their clients.

You will drive sales performance, build trusted relationships with trade customers and clients, deliver outstanding service, and conduct home visits to measure and understand needs.

Qualifications

• Experience of reaching sales targets and KPI.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with trade customers and clients.
• Full UK driving license with access to own vehicle.
• CAD skills preferred but training provided.
• Strong attention to detail and an eye for design.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance to hit depot targets.
• Build strong customer relationships through design support.
• Deliver excellent customer service throughout projects.
• Conduct home visits to measure and understand client needs.
• Negotiate prices while protecting margin and design integrity.
• Create inspirational designs using product knowledge and resolve queries.

Skills

Results driven

Excellent communication

Full UK Driving license

Relationship building

CAD skills

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Join Howdens where our trade depots 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.

We can offer you a successful career as a Kitchen Sales Designer, and you don’t need previous design experience. We’ll provide you with comprehensive design and sales training to create exceptional kitchens for our trade customers and their clients.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary, brilliant bonuses and outstanding depot incentives
• Full CAD, product and sales training via our Ready to Trade Programme
• Competitive Pension Plan up to 12% company contribution
• Up to 32 days annual leave per year including bank holidays, rising with service
• Generous staff discount on Howdens products
• Buy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme
• 40 hour working week working every other Saturday morning.
• No Sunday or Bank Holiday working
• Career progression opportunities into sales management roles
• Virtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family

What we are looking for:

• Results driven with experience of reaching sales targets and KPI
• Ability to build trusted relationships with our trade customers and their client
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey your ideas clearly and effectively
• Full UK Driving license with access to your own vehicle for home visits
• Strong attention to detail and an eye for design
• CAD skills are preferred, but not essential as you will receive training

What you will be doing:

• Driving sales performance and profit by achieving your depot targets
• Building strong customer relationships through professional design support
• Delivering exceptional customer service throughout the project
• Conducting home visits to measure, assess and understand your client’s needs
• Negotiating prices confidently while protecting margin and design integrity
• Planning and creating inspirational and practical designs utilising your strong product knowledge to advise customers and resolve queries throughout the process

About Us:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 950 depots throughout the UK and Europe, making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.4 billion turnover.

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.