Trainee Kitchen Sales Designer

Howden Joinery Ltd; Andover; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A kitchen design company in Andover seeks an individual to design and sell kitchens while providing exceptional customer service. You will develop business relationships and conduct site visits to understand customer needs. The role requires excellent communication and planning skills, alongside a driving licence. Benefits include a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Monthly depot performance bonus

Matched contribution pension scheme

Team incentives and outings

24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years

Staff discount on products

Qualifications

• Previous design (CAD) and/or sales experience preferred; training will be provided.
• Driving licence required.
• Desire for continuous personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Sell, plan and design kitchens using the company’s range of products.
• Develop collaborative business relationships with customers.
• Utilise Howdens unique 'My Kitchen' service.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Planning and organizing skills

Creativity skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Sell, plan and design inspirational kitchens using the Company’s range of products with the highest level of customer service.
• Develop long‑term collaborative business relationships with customers from the building trade and their clients.
• Utilise Howdens unique “My Kitchen” service which offers the ability to create and view high‑quality images.
• Visit sites to measure and evaluate the customer’s needs.
• Process estimates, pricing, delivery dates and stock requirements accurately.
• Use your own vehicle during business hours; travel expenses will be reimbursed accordingly.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous design (CAD) and/or sales experience preferred but not essential; training will be provided.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective communication at all levels.
• Ability to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Strong creativity skills.
• Driving licence required.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Desire for continuous personal and professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Monthly depot performance bonus.
• Matched contribution pension scheme.
• Team incentives and outings.
• 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years.
• Staff discount on Howdens products.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will be rewarded with great benefits. At Howdens we invest in our people and provide thorough on‑the‑job training and excellent career progression opportunities. Howdens Joinery has built a reputation that builders can trust through offering best local price and providing product from local stock. Despite its scale, we remain a local business with traditional values. We are proud of our substantial growth and remain committed to success through the expansion of our local depot network. We are seeking talented people to help us continue to grow our business.