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Howdens

Kitchen Sales Designer

  • Office

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The company is the UK's largest trade kitchen supplier, with more than 900 depots nationwide, over 11,000 staff and a FTSE 100 listing.

Last year sales reached around 2.3bn, and growth continues. The business keeps a local feel and traditional values, with a strong entrepreneurial culture and a commercial pace.

The role suits people who like sales and want to build strong relationships, shape buying decisions and beat targets. You do not need prior design experience, because comprehensive design and sales training is provided so you can create strong kitchens for trade customers and their clients.

The company was named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales and profit by hitting your depot targets.
  • Build lasting customer relationships by offering professional design support.
  • Give high-quality customer service through every stage of a project.
  • Visit homes to measure, assess and understand what the client needs.
  • Negotiate prices with confidence while protecting margin and design integrity.
  • Plan and produce inspiring, practical designs, using your product knowledge to advise customers and answer questions throughout the process.

Requirements

  • Results driven, with a record of hitting sales targets and KPIs.
  • Able to build trusted relationships with trade customers and their clients.
  • Strong communication skills, so you can explain your ideas clearly and effectively.
  • Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for home visits.
  • Careful attention to detail and an eye for design.
  • CAD skills are preferred but not essential, as training is provided.

Conditions

40 hour working week.

No evening, Sunday or bank holiday work.

Work from a depot.

You must have a valid right to work in the UK. The company does not offer sponsorship for any depot role at this time.

The company is an equal opportunities employer and will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process on request.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, strong bonuses and depot incentives.
  • Kitchen Sales Designer training programme.
  • Pension plan with up to 12% company contribution.
  • Up to 32 days annual leave including bank holidays, with leave rising as service grows.
  • Generous staff discount on the company's products.
  • Buy-as-you-earn share scheme.
  • Virtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family.
  • Share in the team bonus as part of the depot's success.

Where you’d work

From the office

No visa sponsorship

About the company

Howdens

Office in United Kingdom

Also hiring in Manchester, United Kingdom, Ireland, London, United Kingdom and 1 more place

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Details8 facts · Role, Location, Compensation, Employment
Type
Full-time
Region
United Kingdom
Pay period
Annual
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Role

Category
Design

Location

Work model
Office
Region
United Kingdom
Office
  • United Kingdom
Visa sponsorship
Not sponsored

Compensation

Salary
Salary by agreement
Pay period
Annual

Employment

Type
Full-time

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