Kitchen Sales Designer

Howdens; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen supplier in the UK is looking for a Kitchen Sales Designer to support Trade customers by designing dream kitchens. You will engage with clients, understand their needs, and provide expert design advice. This role is perfect for someone enthusiastic and passionate about customer service, as comprehensive training will be provided. You will benefit from a competitive salary, monthly bonuses, team incentives, and generous holidays. Join a dynamic team where your contributions lead to exceptional customer experiences.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Monthly depot bonus OTE

Matched contribution pension scheme

Team incentives and outings

24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years

Staff discount on products

Buy as you earn share scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and energetic with a passion for excellent customer experiences.
• Ability to design inspirational kitchens that meet client expectations.
• Willingness to learn and undergo training in design and sales.

Responsibilities

• Support Trade customers in designing their dream kitchens.
• Listen to client visions and offer expert advice.
• Negotiate while promoting the integrity of designs.

Skills

Customer service

Thrives in fast-paced environments

An eye for design

Previous sales experience

Prioritisation and organisation skills

Curious learner

Results driven

Full UK Driving license

Access to your own vehicle

Previous design (CAD) experience is preferred

Job description

As a Kitchen Sales Designer, you will support our Trade customers, by turning their clients’dream kitchens into a reality. Meeting end users in their homesyou will listen to their vision, seek to clearly understand their needs, and offer your expert advice. You will thenplananddesigninspirationalkitchensthat exceedtheir expectations for both design and utility.You will have the confidence to negotiate with our Trade customers, whilst promoting and protecting the integrity and value of the design and the quality of our products.

Skills and attributes you need to be a successful Kitchen Sales Designer :

• Customer service
• Thrives in fast-paced environments
• An eye for design
• Previous sales experience
• Prioritisation and organisation skills
• Curious learner
• Results driven
• Full UK Driving license
• Access to your own vehicle
• Previous design (CAD) experience is preferred, but not essential

It doesn’t matter if you haven't worked in this industry or as a Kitchen Sales Designer before, as we will offer you face-to-face and online training via our own Howdens Academy, which will cover everything from kitchen measuring & compliance, inspirational design, technical product knowledge, and sales skills. We’re looking for people who are enthusiastic and energetic with a passion to deliver excellent customer experiences that lead to sales.

What you get from us as a Kitchen Sales Designer :

• Competitive salary
• Monthly depot bonusOTE
• Matched contribution pension scheme
• Team incentives and outings
• 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years
• Staff discount on Howdens products
• Buy as you earn share scheme

About Howdens :

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s 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 professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

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 .