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Kitchen Sales Designer
Kitchen Sales Designer – Join the UK's No1 Trade Kitchen Supplier
About the Role
Howdens is recruiting fast-paced, commercially minded Kitchen Sales Designers who excel in sales environments, building strong relationships and influencing buying decisions to exceed targets. Prior design experience isn’t required—you’ll receive comprehensive training in sales and design to deliver exceptional kitchens for trade customers.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, brilliant bonuses and depot incentives
- Training programme tailored for Kitchen Sales Designers
- Excellent pension plan with up to 12% company contribution
- Up to 32 days annual leave (rising with service) including bank holidays
- Generous staff discount on Howdens products
- Buy-as-you-earn share scheme
- Fixed 40-hour working week (no evenings, Sundays, or bank holidays)
- Virtual GP access and wellbeing support
- A strong team culture, fostering motivation and shared success
What We’re Looking For (Essential Requirements)
- Proven ability to drive results and meet sales targets/KPIs
- Excellent relationship-building skills with trade customers and clients
- Strong communication skills (clearly conveying ideas confidently)
- Valid UK driving licence (access to your own vehicle for home visits essential)
- Attention to detail and a sharp eye for design
- (Preferred but not mandatory) Experience with CAD (training provided otherwise)
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Your Responsibilities
- Achieve depot sales targets to maximise profit and performance
- Build & retain customer relationships, delivering top-tier design support
- Provide exceptional customer service from start to finish
- Conduct home visits to measure and understand client needs
- Confidently negotiate prices while maintaining profitability and design standards
- Design inspirational, practical kitchens, leveraging product expertise to guide clients and resolve queries
Why Work Here?
- "Getting it right first time"—Howdens puts customer satisfaction at core.
- Teamwork & shared success—every member contributes to depot targets and team bonuses.
- Fast-paced but straightforward workspace—clear goals, swift execution.
- Trust built on action—reliability and accountability top the workplace ethos.
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How to Apply
If Howdens aligns with your career goals as a Kitchen Sales Designer, we’d love to hear from you—[apply via linked application link].
About Howdens
Howdens Joinery is a FTSE 100 company with 900+ nationwide depots, 11,000+ employees, and £2.3bn+ in annual sales. Despite our scale, we remain a local, traditional business with growth-focused entrepreneurial values.
Why Choose Howdens?
✔ Competitive compensation + career development opportunities in a commercial environment ✔ Named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For ✔ "Worthwhile for ALL concerned"—Howdens prioritises inclusivity, adjustability, and workload balance.
Note: All candidates must have valid UK work rights. No sponsorship for depot roles available.
Contact us: If adjustments are required on the recruitment process, email recruitment@howdens.com with job title and location.
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