Kitchen Sales Designer - Newbury, Swindon and Hungerford area

Howdens; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade kitchen supplier in the UK is seeking a Kitchen & Bedroom Sales Designer to support Trade customers in creating practical kitchen designs. This six-month temporary role involves meeting clients at home, understanding their needs, and providing expert advice. Candidates should possess a full UK driving license, access to a vehicle, and prior sales experience. The position offers competitive salary, bonuses, and a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Monthly depot bonus OTE

Matched contribution pension scheme

Team incentives and outings

24 days holiday, rising to 26 after 5 years

Staff discount on products

Buy as you earn share scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license is essential.
• Access to your own vehicle is essential.
• Previous sales experience is essential.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Support Trade customers by translating client visions into practical kitchen designs.
• Meet end users in their homes to understand needs and provide expert advice.
• Plan and design inspirational kitchens that balance design and utility.
• Negotiate with Trade customers while upholding design integrity and product quality.

Skills

Full UK Driving license

Access to your own vehicle

Previous sales experience

Customer service

Thrives in fast-paced environments

An eye for design

Prioritisation and organisation skills

Curious learner

Results driven

Previous design (CAD) experience

Job description

Overview

This Kitchen & Bedroom Sales Designer role is a six-month temporary position serving the Newbury, Swindon, and Hungerford areas.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support Trade customers by translating client visions into practical kitchen designs
• Meet end users in their homes to understand needs and provide expert advice
• Plan and design inspirational kitchens that balance design and utility
• Negotiate with Trade customers while upholding design integrity and product quality

Skills and qualifications

• Full UK Driving license is essential
• Access to your own vehicle is essential
• Previous sales experience is essential
• Customer service
• Thrives in fast-paced environments
• An eye for design
• Prioritisation and organisation skills
• Curious learner
• Results driven
• 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
• Matched contribution pension scheme
• 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 .

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