Floating Kitchen Sales Designer

Howdens Joinery Co.; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen design firm is seeking a Floating Kitchen Sales Designer to support teams across various locations in South Africa. This role involves providing expert design solutions, building customer relationships, and driving sales. Candidates should have a passion for design and customer service along with previous sales experience. Training will be provided. A full UK driving license and personal vehicle access are required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan with max 12% contribution

Team incentives and outings

24 days holiday, rising to 26 after 5 years

Staff discount on products

Buy-as-you-earn share scheme

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience is essential.
• An eye for design and creativity needed.
• Full UK Driving license and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert design solutions to customers.
• Build strong customer relationships and drive sales.
• Work flexibly across different locations.

Skills

Customer service

Sales Experience

Interior Design

Fast-paced environment

Organization skills

Results driven

Autocad

Job description

Floating Kitchen Sales Designer

This role is a field-based role covering a cluster of depots within a geographical area.

Are you a creative and customer‑focused kitchen designer with a passion for bringing spaces to life? Howdens is looking for a Floating Kitchen Designer to support our dynamic teams across multiple locations. This unique and varied role you’ll provide expert design solutions, build strong customer relationships and help drive sales while enjoying the flexibility of working in different locations.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, have an eye for detail and love the challenge of adapting to new teams and projects, we’d love to hear from you!

Skills and attributes you need to be a successful Kitchen Sales Designer

• Customer service
• Thrives in fast‑paced environments
• An eye for design
• Previous sales experience
• Prioritization and organization skills
• Curious learner
• Results driven
• Full UK Driving license
• Access to your own vehicle
• Previous design (CAD) experience is preferred but not essential

It doesn’t matter if you haven’t worked in this industry or as a Kitchen Sales Designer before as we will offer you face‑to‑face and online training via our own Howdens Academy which will cover everything from kitchen measuring & compliance, inspirational design, technical product knowledge, and sales skills. We’re looking for people who are enthusiastic and energetic with a passion to deliver excellent customer experiences that lead to sales.

What you get from us as a Kitchen Sales Designer

• Competitive salary
• Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
• Team incentives and outings
• 24 days holiday rising 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 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.

How to apply

When you apply you will need to attach a CV. If this is your first time applying for a role with us you will need to activate your account when you apply for this role. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account. Good luck with your application.

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 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.

Key Skills

• Sales Experience
• Kitchen Experience
• Interior Design
• Customer Service
• POS
• Math
• Retail Sales
• Remodeling
• High‑end Sales
• Renovation
• Autocad
• Lead Generation

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1