Lead Kitchen Sales Designer

Howden Joinery Group plc; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Kitchen Sales Designer to join their dynamic team in East Kilbride. In this pivotal role, you will manage your own designs and leads while coaching a talented sales team to deliver exceptional customer service. Your creativity will shine as you design kitchens that not only meet but exceed client expectations. With a focus on nurturing relationships with trade professionals, you will play a key role in driving sales and ensuring customer satisfaction. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a leading company recognized for its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to employee development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Monthly bonus OTE

Team incentives and outings

Competitive pension (up to 12%)

24 days holiday, rising to 26 after 5 years

Staff discount

Share scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen design and sales is essential.
• Strong customer service skills to meet client needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage designs and leads while coaching the sales team.
• Build long-term relationships with trade customers.

Skills

Leading and coaching

Problem-solving skills

Customer service

Design eye

Sales experience

CAD experience

Prioritisation and organisation

Curious learner

Results driven

Full UK Driving license

Own vehicle access

Job description

Howdens East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom

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As a Lead Kitchen Sales Designer, you will manage your own designs and leads while coaching our Kitchen Sales Designer team to ensure high-quality designs and excellent customer service. You will monitor the depot's lead bank to identify and nurture sales opportunities, ensuring timely presentations and follow-ups. Building long-term relationships with trade customers and end users will be key, creating lasting partnerships.

Your customer service skills will be crucial as you provide an outstanding experience to trade customers and end users. Meeting clients in their homes, you'll listen to their visions, understand their needs, and design kitchens that exceed expectations. You will negotiate with trade customers, promoting the quality and value of our products.

Skills and attributes needed:

• Leading and coaching
• Problem-solving skills
• Customer service
• Thrives in fast-paced environments
• Design eye
• Extensive Sales and CAD experience
• Prioritisation and organisation
• Curious learner
• Results driven
• Full UK Driving license
• Own vehicle access

What you get:

• Competitive salary
• Monthly bonus OTE
• Team incentives and outings
• Competitive pension (up to 12%)
• 24 days holiday, rising to 26 after 5 years
• Staff discount
• Share scheme

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s leading trade kitchen supplier with over 900 depots across the UK and Europe. We serve more than 460,000 trade professionals, with sales reaching circa £2.3bn last year. Our entrepreneurial culture offers fast-paced growth, development opportunities, and rewards. We are recognized as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply:

Please attach a CV. If new to us, activate your account upon application. Check your email to complete registration. We support inclusive hiring; contact us at [e-mail] for adjustments. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visas.

Details:

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Functions: Design, Art/Creative, IT
• Industries: Wholesale Building Materials, Retail, Design Services