Kitchen Sales Designer

Description:

As a Kitchen Sales Designer, you will play a pivotal role in helping Trade customers bring their clients’ dream kitchens to life. Your responsibilities include meeting end users in their homes, where you will actively listen to their vision and needs. You will offer expert advice to design inspirational kitchens that are both practical and aesthetically appealing.

Your role also involves negotiating with Trade customers while promoting and maintaining the integrity of the designs and the quality of products. A key part of the position is ensuring excellent customer service and providing a valuable, results-driven experience.

The role involves school time working hours, to be discussed further at the interview stage.

Skills and Attributes Required:

• Strong customer service skills

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

• A keen eye for design

• Prior sales experience

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills

• Willingness to learn and adapt

• Results-driven attitude

• Full UK driving license

• Access to your own vehicle

• Previous design (CAD) experience is beneficial but not required

Howdens is willing to provide training through the Howdens Academy, which covers everything from kitchen measuring and compliance to sales skills, making it ideal even for those new to the industry or the role of Kitchen Sales Designer.

What You Get from Howdens:

• Competitive salary

• Monthly depot bonus (OTE)

• 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 leading trade kitchen supplier, offering a wide range of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. With over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe, Howdens is the top choice for over 460,000 loyal trade professionals. In the last year, their sales reached approximately £2.3 billion, and the company continues to expand.

The company offers a strong entrepreneurial culture and opportunities for growth within a fast-paced, commercial environment. The competitive salary, professional development, and generous rewards contribute to why Howdens is recognized as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.