Kitchen Sales Designer

Howden Joinery; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Kitchen Sales Designer, where you'll transform customer visions into reality by designing kitchens that blend aesthetics with functionality. You'll engage with clients directly, ensuring their needs are met while promoting high-quality products. Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, and extensive training to excel in your role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Monthly depot bonus OTE

Competitive Pension Plan

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

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience preferred.
• Full UK Driving license required.
• Access to own vehicle necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design inspirational kitchens based on customer needs.
• Negotiate with Trade customers.
• Provide excellent customer experiences.

Skills

Customer service

Design

Sales experience

Organisation

Results driven

Tools

CAD

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 homes, you will listen to their vision, seek to clearly understand their needs, and offer your expert advice. You will then plan and design inspirational kitchens that exceed their expectations for both design and utility. You will have the confidence to negotiate with our Trade customers, while 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:

1. Customer service
2. Thrives in fast-paced environments
3. An eye for design
4. Previous sales experience
5. Prioritisation and organisation skills
6. Curious learner
7. Results driven
8. Full UK Driving license
9. Access to your own vehicle
10. Previous design (CAD) experience is preferred, but not essential

Training and Development:

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. This training will cover everything from kitchen measuring & compliance, inspirational design, technical product knowledge, and sales skills. We’re looking for enthusiastic and energetic people with a passion for delivering excellent customer experiences that lead to sales.

What you get from us as a Kitchen Sales Designer:

1. Competitive salary
2. Monthly depot bonus OTE
3. Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
4. Team incentives and outings
5. 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years
6. Staff discount on Howdens products
7. 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 trade professionals. Last year, our sales reached approximately 2.3 billion. We have an ambitious growth agenda.

Our entrepreneurial ethos offers opportunities to develop within a fast-paced, commercial environment. Coupled with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and rewards, our people enjoy working for Howdens – recognized as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply:

Please attach a CV when applying. If this is your first application with us, activate your account as instructed in the email you will receive. We cannot view applications without account activation. Good luck!

We are committed to inclusivity and providing support during the application process. If adjustments are needed, please email [e-mail] with the job title and location.

Note: Candidates must have a valid right to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship at this time.