Kitchen Sales Designer

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

Job summary

A leading kitchen supplier is seeking a Kitchen Sales Designer in Newport, UK, to support Trade customers by designing dream kitchens. Responsibilities include meeting end users to understand their needs, planning inspirational designs, and negotiating effectively. Candidates should possess strong customer service skills and be results driven. The company offers comprehensive training, a competitive salary with bonuses, and various benefits including holidays and pensions.

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

• No prior industry experience required, as training is provided.
• Enthusiasm and energy to deliver excellent customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support Trade customers by designing dream kitchens.
• Meet end users in their homes to understand their needs.
• Plan and design kitchens that exceed customer expectations.
• Negotiate with Trade customers on design integrity and product quality.

Skills

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

Design (CAD) experience

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.

Requirements and Skills

• 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

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.

Benefits

• 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.