This role invites you to turn trade customers’ kitchens into reality by listening to clients’ visions and designing inspirational kitchens that exceed expectations for design and utility. Your responsibilities include meeting end users in their homes, understanding their needs, offering expert advice, negotiating with trade customers, and promoting and protecting our design integrity and product quality.
Skills and Attributes
- 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 licence
- Access to your own vehicle
- Previous design (CAD) experience is preferred, but not essential
Whether or not you have prior industry experience, we provide face‑to‑face and online training through Our Howdens Academy covering kitchen measuring & compliance, inspirational design, technical product knowledge, and sales skills.
What You Get
- 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, with over 900 depots across the UK and Europe and serving more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3 bn, reflecting our growth agenda.
How To Apply
Please attach a CV. If you are applying for the first time, activate your account before submitting your application—otherwise we cannot view it. Email recruitment@howdens.com with any recruitment adjustments needed.
Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK; we do not offer sponsorship for any depot positions at this time.
Employment Details
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full‑time
- Job function: Design, Art/Creative, Information Technology
- Industries: Wholesale Building Materials, Retail, Design Services
