Showroom sales designer in Doncaster

Company Description

Howarth Timber and Building Supplies Ltd is part of the Howarth Timber Group, a long-established, family-run business with over 180 years of trading experience in the timber and building materials sector. The company operates a nationwide network of branches and specialist manufacturing divisions, offering a broad range of products supported by reliable expertise and service. People are central to the business, with a culture built on being helpful, empowered, ambitious, reliable, and trusted. Team members are encouraged to share knowledge, make decisions, innovate, and act with integrity. Applicants can expect a supportive environment that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Showroom Sales Designer role based at the Doncaster branch. The role involves welcoming customers into the showroom, understanding their needs, and providing professional advice on timber, building materials, and showroom products, with a strong focus on kitchen and bathroom solutions. The Showroom Sales Designer will create practical and visually appealing designs, prepare quotations, and manage orders from initial enquiry through to completion. Daily tasks include maintaining showroom displays, following up on leads, achieving sales targets, and ensuring an excellent customer experience in line with the company’s core values. Collaboration with branch colleagues, suppliers, and installation partners is important to deliver high-quality service and build long-term customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Strong customer-facing skills, including Communication and Customer Service, with the ability to build rapport and understand customer requirements.
• Proficiency in Sales, with experience in consultative selling, converting enquiries into orders, and working towards individual or team targets.
• Practical experience or training in Interior Design and Kitchen & Bath Design, including the ability to create functional and aesthetically pleasing layouts.
• Basic numeracy and IT skills, including confidence using design software, CRM systems, and standard office applications.
• Previous showroom, retail, or building materials experience is beneficial, along with knowledge of timber and construction products.
• Ability to work on-site in Doncaster, manage multiple customer projects, and collaborate effectively with colleagues and external partners.
• A flexible, proactive approach, aligned with Howarth’s values of being helpful, empowered, ambitious, reliable, and trusted.