Trade Counter Sales Apprentice - Fast-Track Your Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Pension

Paid holidays

Job summary

Howdens is offering an apprentice position at the Leigh-on-Sea Depot in Essex. The role involves serving trade customers in person and by phone, building relationships, and learning our product range across kitchens, joinery, and materials.

The apprenticeship lasts 12–15 months with a Level 2 Trade Supplier pathway and dedicated mentoring. You will receive Maths & English support if needed, a mentor, and guidance from a supportive Depot Manager.

Qualifications

• Attitude and potential important over experience.
• Friendly, confident and keen to learn and get stuck in.
• Reliable and organised.
• Long-term career mindset beyond a single job.

Responsibilities

• Serve trade customers face-to-face and over the phone.
• Build relationships and support sales.
• Learn product range (kitchens, joinery, materials).
• Support stock control and deliveries.
• Develop confidence in a fast-paced depot environment.

Skills

Attitude and potential

Friendly

Confident

Reliable

Organised

Education

Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship

Job description

Howdens is offering an apprentice position at the Leigh-on-Sea Depot in Essex. The role involves serving trade customers in person and by phone, building relationships, and learning our product range across kitchens, joinery, and materials.

The apprenticeship lasts 12–15 months with a Level 2 Trade Supplier pathway and dedicated mentoring. You will receive Maths & English support if needed, a mentor, and guidance from a supportive Depot Manager.