Lead Kitchen Sales Designer

Howdens Joinery Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen supplier in the UK is seeking a Lead Kitchen Sales Designer to manage designs and leads while coaching a dedicated team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality designs and cultivating long-term relationships with trade customers. Exceptional customer service skills are essential as you will tailor kitchen solutions to meet individual needs. Candidates should have extensive sales and CAD experience, a UK driving license, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Monthly depot bonus OTE

Team incentives and outings

Competitive Pension Plan with max 12% company contribution

24 days holiday rising to 26 days after 5 years

Staff discount on products

Buy as you earn share scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and kitchen design.
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage own designs and leads while coaching the Kitchen Sales Designer team.
• Identify and nurture sales opportunities via effective follow-ups.
• Build long-term collaborative relationships with trade customers.

Skills

Leading and coaching

Problem-solving skills

Customer service

Thrives in fast-paced environments

An eye for design

Extensive Sales and CAD experience

Prioritisation and organisation skills

Curious learner

Results driven

Full UK Driving license

Access to your own vehicle

Tools

CAD software

Sales POS systems

Job description

Lead Kitchen Sales Designer

As a Lead Kitchen Sales Designer you will have the unique opportunity to manage your own designs and leads while coaching and developing our dedicated Kitchen Sales Designer team to ensure the delivery of high-quality designs and excellent customer service. You will closely monitor the depots lead bank to identify and nurture sales opportunities ensuring timely design presentations and effective follow-ups with customers. Building long‑term collaborative relationships with our trade customers and end users will be a key focus allowing you to create lasting partnerships.

Your exceptional customer service skills will set you apart as you provide an outstanding experience to our trade customers and end users. 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 a Lead Kitchen Sales Designer 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 Lead Kitchen Sales Designer :

• Leading and coaching
• Problem‑solving skills
• Customer service
• Thrives in fast‑paced environments
• An eye for design
• Extensive Sales and CAD (computer aided design) experience
• Prioritisation and organisation skills
• Curious learner
• Results driven
• Full UK Driving license
• Access to your own vehicle

What you get from us as a Lead Kitchen Sales Designer :

• Competitive base salary
• Monthly depot bonus OTE
• Team incentives and outings
• Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• 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 UKs 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.

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 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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Key Skills

• Sales Experience
• Kitchen Experience
• Interior Design
• Customer Service
• POS
• Math
• Retail Sales
• Remodeling
• High‑end Sales
• Renovation
• Autocad
• Lead Generation

Employment Information

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1