Kitchen Sales Designer

Howdens-95ed4e89; Luton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses and incentives

Pension with up to 12% company contrib

Up to 32 days annual leave incl. bank

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is seeking a Kitchen Sales Designer in the UK to thrive in a fast-paced sales environment. You will be trained in design and sales to create exceptional kitchens for trade customers and clients, with no prior design experience required.

The role focuses on driving depot sales, home visits, and delivering outstanding customer service. You will measure, design, and liaise with customers to ensure design integrity and margin while achieving targets.

Qualifications

• Track record of hitting sales targets and KPIs.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with trade customers and clients.
• Excellent communication to convey ideas clearly and effectively.
• Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance and depot profit by hitting targets.
• Build strong customer relationships through design support.
• Deliver exceptional service throughout projects from measurement to delivery.
• Conduct home visits to measure client needs and provide solutions.
• Negotiate prices while protecting margin and design integrity.
• Plan and create inspirational, practical designs using product knowledge.

Skills

Sales targets

Relationship building

Communication

Driver's license

Attention to detail

CAD (training)

Tools

CAD

Job description

Join the UK’s No1 Trade Kitchen SupplierHowdens are recruiting Kitchen Sales Designers who thrive in a fast-paced, sales environment. We’re looking for commercially minded individuals who can build strong relationships, influence buying decisions and exceed sales targets.We can offer you a successful career as a Kitchen Sales Designer, and you don’t need previous design experience. We’ll provide you with comprehensive design and sales training to create exceptional kitchens for our trade customers and their clients.What we can offer you:Competitive salary, brilliant bonuses and outstanding depot incentivesKitchen Sales Designer training programmeExcellent pension plan with up to 12% company contributionUp to 32 days annual leave, including bank holidays.Holiday entitlement rises with serviceGenerous staff discount on Howdens productsBuy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme40 hour working weekNo evening, Sunday or Bank Holiday workingVirtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your familyA strong team culture that genuinely sets us apartWhat we are looking for:Results driven with experience of reaching sales targets and KPIAbility to build trusted relationships with our trade customers and their clientExcellent communication skills, able to convey your ideas clearly and effectivelyFull UK Driving license with access to your own vehicle for home visitsStrong attention to detail and an eye for designCAD skills are preferred, but not essential as you will receive trainingWhat you will be doing:Driving sales performance and profit by achieving your depot targetsBuilding strong customer relationships through professional design supportDelivering exceptional customer service throughout the projectConducting home visits to measure, assess and understand your client’s needsNegotiating prices confidently while protecting margin and design integrityPlanning and creating inspirational and practical designs utilising your strong product knowledge to advise customers and resolve queries throughout the processWhat it’s like to work here:We take pride in getting things right first time for our customersEveryone pulls their weight and supports each other as one teamIt’s a busy depot, so we keep things simple, work fast and get the job doneWe all play a part in the depot’s success and share in the team bonusWe build trust by doing what we say we will, every dayHow to apply:If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Kitchen Sales Designer, then we are keen to hear from you.About Howdens:Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values.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.Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email [e-mail] with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.#LI-LO1 #CVL INDKSD #Reed