Kitchen Sales Designer

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

Job summary

Howdens Joinery, the UK’s leading trade kitchen supplier, is seeking a Kitchen Sales Designer. In this role, you'll transform client visions into stunning kitchen designs while building relationships with Trade customers. Benefit from thorough training and development opportunities within a dynamic environment, backed by team incentives and generous holidays.

Benefits

Monthly depot bonus/OTE

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

• Full UK driving license is required.
• Previous design experience (CAD) preferred but not essential.
• Passion for delivering excellent customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support Trade customers by designing inspirational kitchens.
• Meet end users, listen to their needs, and offer expert advice.
• Negotiate with Trade customers while maintaining product integrity.

Skills

Fast-paced environment adaptation

Prioritisation

Curiosity for learning

UK Driving license

Access to vehicle

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 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, whilst promoting and protecting the integrity and value of the design and the quality 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 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 Howdens Academy, covering 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:

• Monthly depot bonus/OTE
• 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. With over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe, we are the first choice for more than 460,000 trade professionals. Last year, our sales reached circa £2.3 billion, and we have an ambitious growth plan.

We foster a strong entrepreneurial ethos and offer opportunities to develop within a fast-paced, commercial environment. Along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, our team enjoys working here. We have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.