Kitchen Sales Designer
Posted 3 days ago by Howdens
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Nuneaton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: As a Kitchen Sales Designer, you will engage with Trade customers to transform their clients' kitchen visions into reality through expert design and planning. The role involves meeting clients in their homes, understanding their needs, and providing tailored advice while negotiating with Trade customers. You will be supported with training from Howdens Academy, regardless of prior experience in the industry. The position emphasizes customer service, design skills, and a results-driven approach.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Trade customers by designing and planning kitchens based on client needs.
- Meet end users in their homes to understand their vision and requirements.
- Provide expert advice and negotiate with Trade customers.
- Ensure designs exceed client expectations in both aesthetics and functionality.
- Participate in training programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
Key Skills:
- Customer service skills.
- Able to thrive in fast-paced environments.
- Strong eye for design.
- Previous sales experience.
- Prioritisation and organisation skills.
- Curious learner.
- Results-driven mindset.
- Full UK Driving license.
- Access to own vehicle.
- Previous design (CAD) experience preferred but not essential.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Nuneaton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
As a Kitchen Sales Designer, you will support our Trade customers, by turning their clients’ dream kitchens into a reality. Meeting end users in their homes you will listen to their vision, seek to clearly understand their needs, and offer your expert advice. You will then plan and design inspirational kitchens that exceed their expectations for both design and utility. You will have the confidence to negotiate with our Trade customers, whilst promoting and protecting the integrity and value of the design and the quality of our products.
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
- Prioritisation and organisation 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
- 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 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 recruitment@howdens.com 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.
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