Howdens
Territory Sales Representative
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Company Description
Howdens is the UK’s leading kitchen supplier, offering thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, hardware, and bathrooms through more than 850 depots in the UK and Europe. Operating a trade-only model, Howdens partners with professional builders who have the skills to install products to a high standard, supported by local depots and a dedicated supply chain. An in-stock framework and UK-based manufacturing sites in East Yorkshire and Cheshire help ensure product availability, efficiency, and strong service levels. Each depot is empowered to act entrepreneurially, providing local tradespeople with design expertise, dependable stock, knowledgeable teams, and competitive local pricing.
Howdens is strongly committed to community engagement and colleague involvement, and has been recognized as one of the UK’s Best Big Companies to Work For based on employee feedback.
Role Description
The Territory Sales Representative is a full-time hybrid role based in the London Area, United Kingdom, with a mix of on-site customer visits and some work from home. In this role, the individual will manage and grow a portfolio of trade customers, proactively identify new business opportunities, and drive sales of kitchens, joinery, hardware, and related products within an assigned territory.
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Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Visiting local builders and trade customers
- Presenting product solutions
- Preparing quotations
- Negotiating pricing in line with company guidelines
The role also involves:
- Collaborating closely with depot teams to ensure excellent customer service
- Maintaining accurate records in CRM systems
- Monitoring market trends and competitor activity
- Providing feedback to support sales strategies
The Territory Sales Representative will be expected to:
- Meet sales targets
- Attend regional meetings and training
- Represent Howdens professionally in the local trade community
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Qualifications
- Strong sales and account management skills, including prospecting, relationship building, and negotiation.
- Experience in trade or B2B environments, ideally within kitchens, building materials, or home improvement sectors.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse trade customers.
- Organizational and time-management skills, including territory planning, pipeline management, and accurate record-keeping.
- Comfort with hybrid working, including use of digital tools, CRM systems, and basic MS Office applications.
- Valid driving license and willingness to travel regularly within the London Area.
- Proactive, self-motivated approach with a focus on achieving targets and delivering excellent customer service.
- Previous experience in a field sales or territory-based role and a good understanding of the local trade market are advantageous.
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