Trade Account Sales Developer

Howden Joinery Group plc; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Trade Account Sales Developer to enhance customer relationships and drive sales at depot counters. The role requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will assist customers in selling and upselling products while maintaining extensive product knowledge. Join a rewarding culture with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Monthly depot bonus (OTE)

Team incentives and outings

Competitive pension plan with up to 12% company contribution

24 days holiday, increasing to 26 days after 5 years

Staff discount on Howdens products

Buy as you earn share scheme

Qualifications

• Maintaining up-to-date industry knowledge for informed recommendations.
• Demonstrating strong prioritization and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Building relationships with customers at the counters in depots.
• Developing customer accounts by actively calling account holders.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Good eye for design

Sales-focused mindset

Strong prioritization and organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Job description

Howdens Ardrossan, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Our Trade Account Sales Developer is the first point of contact at the counters in our depots, building relationships with our customers. They are responsible for developing customer accounts by actively calling account holders periodically to inform them of current offers and understand their priorities, ensuring continuous contact with our account holders. They assist customers in selling and upselling the company’s range of products and services, providing excellent customer service and maintaining extensive product knowledge.

Maintaining up-to-date industry knowledge will be essential to provide informed recommendations to our valued customers. In a fast-paced environment, you'll demonstrate strong prioritization and organizational skills as a Trade Sales Counter Person, ensuring smooth operations at the trade sales counter.

Skills and attributes for success as a Trade Sales Counter Person:

• Customer service orientation
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
• Good eye for design
• Sales-focused mindset
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills

Benefits of working with us as a Trade Sales Counter Person:

• Competitive base salary
• Monthly depot bonus (OTE)
• Team incentives and outings
• Competitive pension plan with up to 12% company contribution
• 24 days holiday, increasing to 26 days after 5 years
• Staff discount on Howdens products
• Buy as you earn share scheme

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s leading trade kitchen supplier, offering thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. With over 900 depots across the UK and Europe, we serve more than 460,000 trade professionals. Our sales last year reached approximately £2.3 billion, and we have an ambitious growth plan.

We foster an entrepreneurial ethos and provide opportunities to develop within a fast-paced, commercial environment. Our competitive salary, development prospects, and rewarding culture contribute to why our employees enjoy working here and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply

Please attach your CV when applying. If this is your first application with us, you will need to activate your account during the application process. Check your email carefully to complete this step, as we cannot view your application otherwise. Good luck!

At Howdens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. If you require adjustments during our recruitment process, email [e-mail] with the job title and location, and we will assist you.

Note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK; we do not offer sponsorship for depot positions at this time.