Trainee Kitchen Sales Designer

Howden Joinery Limited; Perth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Depot performance bonus

Pension scheme (matched)

Team incentives and outings

20+ days holiday

Staff discount

Job summary

Howdens Joinery Limited is looking for a Trainee Kitchen Sales Designer to plan, design, and sell inspirational kitchens using CAD and Howdens products. You will focus on safety, practicality, and customer satisfaction to help meet depot and company targets.

You will build relationships with trade customers, use the My Kitchen service, and conduct on-site measurements and quotes. Training will be provided, with opportunities for growth within a dynamic, trade-focused team.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong creativity and planning to design practical kitchens.
• Training will be provided; previous CAD/sales experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design and sell inspirational kitchens using Howdens’ products while delivering high customer service.
• Build long-term relationships with trade customers and clients.
• Use My Kitchen service to create showcase designs and conduct site visits to measure spaces.

Skills

Customer service

Creativity & planning

Communication at all levels

Sales targets

Tools

CAD

Job description

As a Trainee Kitchen Sales Designer, you will be responsible for planning, designing, and selling inspirational kitchens using Howdens Joinery's range of products. With the aid of computer-aided design (CAD), you will focus on safety, practicality, and customer satisfaction to achieve and exceed depot and company sales and growth targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and sell inspirational kitchens using Howdens’ range of products, ensuring the highest levels of customer service.
• Build and maintain long-term collaborative business relationships with trade customers and their clients.
• Utilise Howdens’ unique 'My Kitchen' service to create and showcase high-quality kitchen designs.
• Conduct site visits to measure spaces and assess customer needs.
• Process estimates, pricing, delivery dates, and stock requirements accurately for customers.
• Use your own vehicle for site visits during business hours (mileage expenses reimbursed).

Skills and Experience

• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong creativity and planning skills to design practical and inspirational kitchens.
• Previous experience in design (CAD) and/or sales is preferred but not essential, as training will be provided.
• A proven ability to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• A full UK driving licence is required.
• Desire for continuous personal and professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Monthly depot performance bonus
• Matched contribution pension scheme
• Team incentives and outings
• 24 days of holiday
• Staff discount on Howdens products

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 [e-mail] 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.

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.

Howdens is the UK’s number one specialist kitchen supplier, trusted by the trade since 1995. From just 14 depots when we started, we’ve grown to nearly 950 across the UK and Europe, and we’re still growing. At Howdens, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Whether in our depots, manufacturing sites, or support teams, everyone plays a vital role in helping us grow, innovate, and make a difference. We work exclusively with trade professionals, giving them the products, service, and support they need to deliver kitchens fitted to the highest standard. By building strong partnerships with local tradespeople, we help them exceed their customers’ expectations, and in turn, we all succeed together. Our success is built on a simple but powerful model: locally empowered depot teams backed by a world-class supply chain. This means we can keep products in stock, provide exceptional service, and deliver real value to our customers every day.