Kitchen Sales Designer

Howden Joinery Ltd; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen supplier in the UK is seeking a Kitchen Sales Designer to support Trade customers by transforming their clients' dreams into reality. The role involves understanding customer needs, designing functional kitchens, and negotiating to maintain product quality. No prior experience in the industry is necessary as comprehensive training will be provided. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic and results-driven, with a full UK driving licence and a passion for customer service. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

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 products

Buy as you earn share scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and energetic personality focused on delivering excellent customer experiences.
• Full UK Driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Previous design (CAD) experience is preferred, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Trade customers by understanding their kitchen vision and needs.
• Plan and design kitchens that exceed expectations.
• Negotiate with Trade customers while maintaining design integrity and product quality.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Design eye

Organization skills

Results driven

Curious learner

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, whilst promoting and protecting the integrity and value of the design and the quality of our products. 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.

• 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 licence
• Access to your own vehicle
• Previous design (CAD) experience is preferred, but not essential
• Competitive salary
• Monthly depot bonus OTE
• Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• 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.