Mentored Trade Counter Sales Apprentice

Howdens Joinery; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Pension

Paid holidays

Mentor support

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is seeking an apprentice for a Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship at the Leigh-on-Sea Depot. The role offers hands-on experience, customer-facing work, and a structured mentor program, with a focus on developing product knowledge and sales skills.

The position emphasizes long-term development within the business, including opportunities to progress into sales and depot leadership as you gain experience in a busy trading environment.

Qualifications

• We hire for attitude and potential, not experience.
• Friendly, confident and keen to learn and get stuck in.
• Reliable and organised.
• Looking for a long-term career, not just a job.

Responsibilities

• Serving trade customers face-to-face and over the phone.
• Building relationships and supporting sales.
• Learning our product range (kitchens, joinery, materials).
• Supporting stock control and deliveries.
• Developing confidence in a fast-paced depot environment.

Skills

Attitude

Potential

Friendly

Learn quickly

Reliable

Organised

Education

Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship

Job description

Howdens Joinery is seeking an apprentice for a Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship at the Leigh-on-Sea Depot. The role offers hands-on experience, customer-facing work, and a structured mentor program, with a focus on developing product knowledge and sales skills.

The position emphasizes long-term development within the business, including opportunities to progress into sales and depot leadership as you gain experience in a busy trading environment.