Trade Kitchen Designer — Design, Sell & Grow (Training)

Howdens; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses & depot incentives

Pension up to 12%

31–32 days annual leave

Staff discount on Howdens products

Share scheme

40 hour week

No evenings or Sundays

Virtual GP & wellbeing support

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is recruiting Kitchen Sales Designers to thrive in a fast-paced sales environment. We provide comprehensive training in design and sales to create exceptional kitchens for our trade customers and their clients.

No prior design experience required, with a strong commission and depot incentive structure. We offer a competitive salary, generous bonuses, a pension plan with up to 12% company contribution, up to 32 days of annual leave, a generous staff discount, and a 40-hour working

Qualifications

• Proven ability to hit sales targets and KPIs.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with trade customers and clients.
• Excellent communication skills making ideas clear and effective.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle for home visits.
• Strong attention to detail and an eye for design.
• CAD skills are preferred, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance by achieving depot targets.
• Build strong customer relationships through professional design support.
• Deliver excellent customer service throughout the project.
• Conduct home visits to measure, assess and understand client needs.
• Negotiate prices confidently while protecting margin and design integrity.
• Plan and create inspirational and practical designs using product knowledge.

Skills

Sales targets

Relationship building

Communication

Driving licence

Attention to detail

CAD (training)

Tools

CAD

Job description

Howdens Joinery is recruiting Kitchen Sales Designers to thrive in a fast-paced sales environment. We provide comprehensive training in design and sales to create exceptional kitchens for our trade customers and their clients.

No prior design experience required, with a strong commission and depot incentive structure. We offer a competitive salary, generous bonuses, a pension plan with up to 12% company contribution, up to 32 days of annual leave, a generous staff discount, and a 40-hour working