Territory Sales Pro: Trade Kitchen Partnerships

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Competitive pension (up to 12% company

Up to 32 days annual leave (incl. bank

Staff discount on Howdens products

40 hour working week

No evening, Sunday or Bank Holiday

Buy-as-you-earn share scheme

Virtual GP access and wellbeing

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is seeking a Territory Sales Representative to grow local trade customer accounts across your territory. This field-based role involves building networks, winning new business, and turning conversations into long-term trade partnerships.

You will work closely with depot colleagues to own growth, nurture the trade customer base, and drive sustainable revenue through strong relationships and teamwork. The role offers autonomy and a clear path to impact in a busy depot environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of winning new business in a sales environment.
• Confident engaging trade customers from first conversation.
• Self-motivated, resilient with a drive to succeed.
• Ability to build product knowledge in joinery and hardware.
• Strong organisational skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Win new business by proactively approaching prospective customers and converting opportunities into new accounts.
• Grow the account base across your territory, supporting each depot's performance.
• Introduce new customers to the Howdens model and articulate its value.
• Collaborate with depot teams to build spend and drive trading frequency.
• Build lasting relationships with new and existing customers.
• Handle customer enquiries professionally from first contact to resolution.
• Contribute to team meetings with insights and performance updates.

Skills

New business wins

Trade customer engagement

Self-motivated

Product knowledge – joinery & hardware

Organisational skills

UK driving licence

Job description

Howdens Joinery is seeking a Territory Sales Representative to grow local trade customer accounts across your territory. This field-based role involves building networks, winning new business, and turning conversations into long-term trade partnerships.

You will work closely with depot colleagues to own growth, nurture the trade customer base, and drive sustainable revenue through strong relationships and teamwork. The role offers autonomy and a clear path to impact in a busy depot environment.