Kitchen Sales Designer

Howdens; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen supplier is seeking a Kitchen Sales Designer to support Trade customers in creating dream kitchens. The role requires meeting clients, understanding their needs, and providing expert advice. Comprehensive training is available, and experience is not necessary. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a UK driving license, and access to a vehicle. Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for development are provided.

Benefits

Monthly depot bonus (OTE)

Team incentives and outings

24 days holiday, increasing to 26 after 5 years

Staff discount on products

Buy as you earn share scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in this industry is not necessary, as we offer comprehensive face-to-face and online training.
• You should have the confidence to negotiate with Trade customers.

Responsibilities

• Support Trade customers by turning clients’ dream kitchens into reality.
• Meet end users in their homes and understand their needs.
• Plan and design kitchens that exceed expectations.

Skills

Thrives in fast-paced environments

Prioritisation and organisation skills

Curious learner

Full UK Driving license

Access to your own vehicle

Previous CAD design experience

Job description

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Kitchen Sales Designer Role

As a Kitchen Sales Designer, you will support our Trade customers by turning their clients' dream kitchens into reality. Meeting end users in their homes, you will listen to their vision, understand their needs, and offer expert advice. You will then plan and design inspirational kitchens that exceed expectations in both design and utility. You should have the confidence to negotiate with Trade customers while promoting the integrity and value of our products.

Skills and attributes needed:

• Thrives in fast-paced environments
• Prioritisation and organisation skills
• Curious learner
• Full UK Driving license
• Access to your own vehicle
• Previous CAD design experience is preferred but not essential

Experience in this industry is not necessary, as we offer comprehensive face-to-face and online training through our Howdens Academy, covering kitchen measuring, compliance, inspirational design, technical product knowledge, and sales skills. We seek enthusiastic, energetic individuals passionate about delivering excellent customer experiences that lead to sales.

Benefits:

• Monthly depot bonus (OTE)
• Team incentives and outings
• 24 days holiday, increasing 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 leading trade kitchen supplier, offering thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. With over 900 depots across the UK and Europe, we serve more than 460,000 trade professionals. Last year, our sales reached approximately £2.3 billion, and we are pursuing an ambitious growth plan.

We foster a strong entrepreneurial culture and provide opportunities for development within a fast-paced, commercial environment. Our competitive salary, development prospects, and exciting rewards contribute to why our employees enjoy working here and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.