Territory Sales Representative

Howdens Joinery; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade kitchen supplier in the UK is seeking a Territory Sales Representative to grow the customer base and drive sales. This role involves building strong relationships, collaborating with colleagues, and actively seeking new business opportunities. Ideal candidates should possess excellent influencing and sales skills, a full UK driving license, and thrive in fast-paced environments. The position offers competitive salary, company vehicle, and various incentives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Vehicle

Monthly depot bonus OTE

Team incentives and outings

Competitive Pension Plan

Staff discount on products

Buy as you earn share scheme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in sales or customer relationship management.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Collaborate with Business Developers and Kitchen Sales Designers.
• Participate in sales meetings and share best practices.
• Seek new business opportunities and manage a personal diary.

Skills

Influencing and sales skills

Customer-focused

Strong communicator

Results driven

Prioritise own workload

Flexible and approachable

Thrive in fast-paced environments

Be a Howdens Ambassador

Full UK driving license

Job description

Our Territory Sales Representativesare vital for our business to grow. You will need to build strong relationships with existing and potential new account holders to gain new accounts through a variety of methods in order to achieve and exceed targets. It is down to our Territory Sales Representatives to ensure that the account base across each of the depots continues to consistently grow and give new customers a full understanding of the Howdens model and how this benefits them.

You will collaborate with the Business Developers and Kitchen Sales Designers to convert sales, ensuring a higher sale per account and more frequent trading is achieved from the account base. You will actively participate in sales meetings chaired by the Lead Sales Representative to Share best demonstrable practices with other Territory Sales Representatives in the Area.

Our Territory Sales Representatives have a lot of autonomy within the role. You will be seeking new business opportunities where you see fit whilst organising your own diary to develop the customer base in each depot within the territory.

Skills and attributes you need to be a successful Territory Sales Representative:

• Influencing and sales skills
• Customer-focused
• Strong communicator
• Results driven
• Prioritise own workload
• Flexible and approachable
• Thrive in fast-paced environments
• Be a Howdens Ambassador
• Full UK driving license

What you get from us as a Territory Sales Representative:

• Competitive salary
• Company Vehicle
• Monthly depot bonusOTE
• Team incentives and outings
• Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Staff discount on Howdens products
• Buy as you earn share scheme

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK's 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 (url removed) 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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