Kitchen Sales Designer

Howdens Joinery; Redhill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is seeking a Kitchen Sales Designer to transform customer visions into reality through inspirational kitchen designs. This role serves Trade customers in their homes, requiring strong customer service skills, design sensibility, and a results-driven approach. Full training provided, with potential for career development and competitive salary.

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 Howdens products

Buy as you earn share scheme

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn from face-to-face and online training.
• Enthusiastic and energetic with a passion for customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Trade customers through kitchen design.
• Listen to end users and understand their needs.
• Negotiate 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 license

Access to your own vehicle

Previous 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 homesyou will listen to their vision, seek to clearly understand their needs, and offer your expert advice. You will thenplananddesigninspirationalkitchensthat exceedtheir 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 you need to be a successful Kitchen Sales Designer:

• 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 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 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.

What you get from us as a Kitchen Sales Designer:

• Competitive salary
• Monthly depot bonusOTE
• 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 the10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply:

When you apply, you will need to attach a CV. If this is your first time applying for a role with us, you will need to activate your account when you apply for this role. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account. Good luck with your application.

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 (url removed) 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.

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