Territory Sales Pro - Trade Kitchen Partnerships

Howdens; Bourne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Bonuses & incentives

Pension up to 12%

32 days annual leave

Staff discount

40 hour week

No evenings Sundays or bank holidays

Buy-as-you-earn

Virtual GP & wellbeing

Job summary

Howdens Joinery, the UK’s leading trade kitchen supplier, seeks a Territory Sales Representative to grow local trade accounts within a defined territory. The role emphasises proactive outreach, building trust with depots, and turning conversations into long-term partnerships.

You will autonomously manage workload, develop product and service knowledge, and drive sustainable growth through strong relationships and teamwork. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in selling to trade customers.
• Ability to win new business and grow accounts.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Win new business by proactively approaching prospective customers and converting opportunities into accounts.
• Grow account base across the territory and support each depot's performance.
• Introduce new customers to the Howdens model and explain benefits.
• Collaborate with depot teams to increase spend and trading frequency.
• Build lasting relationships with new and existing customers.
• Manage customer enquiries from initial contact to resolution.
• Contribute to team meetings with insights and updates.
• Maintain accurate data and pipeline visibility.
• Adhere to Health & Safety standards.

Skills

New business development

Trade customer engagement

Territory management

Self‑motivated

Organisational skills

Full UK driving license

Job description

Howdens Joinery, the UK’s leading trade kitchen supplier, seeks a Territory Sales Representative to grow local trade accounts within a defined territory. The role emphasises proactive outreach, building trust with depots, and turning conversations into long-term partnerships.

You will autonomously manage workload, develop product and service knowledge, and drive sustainable growth through strong relationships and teamwork. A full UK driving licence is required.