At a Glance
- Tasks: Design stylish kitchens and connect with customers to create their dream spaces.
- Company: Join Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery, part of the Travis Perkins group.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, uncapped commission, flexible hours, and great perks.
- Other info: Supportive environment with coaching, mentoring, and career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: No experience needed; learn CAD and sales skills while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Passion for sales and customer service; no industry experience required.
The predicted salary is between 20800 - 25000 £ per year.
Location: Ealing
Working Hours: Monday – Friday & every other Saturday morning. No late evenings or Sunday working! We are also happy to discuss flexible working options during your interview.
Who We Are
We’re Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery, part of the Travis Perkins group since 2006. We’re all about delivering stylish, high-quality kitchens via the tradesperson that cater to all tastes and budgets. With over 150 branches and showrooms, we offer top‑tier appliances, worktops, and joinery from leading brands.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Kitchen Sales Designer, success comes from truly understanding what customers want, and converting that into sales. You'll take time to listen, showcase what we can offer, and confidently guide them through their entire journey with expertise and care. This role is about building trust, collaborating with colleagues, closing deals, and delivering results while creating kitchens using CAD software that customers will love for years to come.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive starting salary plus uncapped commission based on individual performance, enabling top performers to become top earners.
- Sociable working hours.
- Save‑as‑you‑earn & Buy‑as‑you‑earn schemes; a generous pension scheme where contributions increase with service; colleague discounts for our brands and MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more.
- Market‑leading induction and onboarding, including CAD training, product knowledge support and acquiring key sales & service skills to help you succeed.
- Role‑specific and management apprenticeships with study time built into your working week.
- Fantastic support network through 1:1 coaching, mentoring, and ongoing technical and skills training to progress your career.
- Wellbeing support to keep you feeling at your best.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Driving and delivering profitable sales and fantastic customer service; building strong, long‑term connections with trade customers and homeowners.
- Building a strong customer base to meet targets, working closely with Travis Perkins colleagues—including Field Sales—to help you and our customers win.
- Using product knowledge and design skills to create bespoke kitchen designs that meet customer needs and exceed expectations.
- Engaging with both trade customers and homeowners to fully understand their project, exceeding expectations and maximising sales.
- Conducting on‑site visits to homes or building sites to create inspirational designs on CAD at the branch and presenting them to clients.
- Ensuring safety by following all safety policies and procedures, guaranteeing colleagues and customers leave the showroom safely.
You’ll Need
- A full, valid UK driving licence with business insurance.
- Demonstrated capability to achieve and outperform sales and profit targets, supported by strong delivery against role‑specific KPIs.
- Detail‑oriented, organised and determined to achieve results, with a strong focus on planning and execution.
- Excellent communication skills to connect with a diverse range of individuals, from homeowners to tradespeople.
- An approachable, positive personality that shines through, making customers feel valued and building lasting relationships. Confidence to hold financial conversations and ask for the sale.
- No industry experience required: transferable skills, passion for driving profitable sales and delivering outstanding customer service are enough.
Background Checks
If offered the role, the offer will be conditional, subject to background checks including a basic DBS check, a media search, and a review of your work history for the past 3 years.
Equal Opportunities
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse team. No matter your background, we believe in giving everyone the opportunity to succeed.
Kitchen Sales Designer employer: Travis Perkins
At Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by offering a supportive and flexible work environment in Ealing, where you can thrive as a Kitchen Sales Designer. With competitive salaries, uncapped commission, and comprehensive training programmes, we empower our employees to grow their careers while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, alongside a vibrant team culture, makes us a fantastic place to build a rewarding career in kitchen design and sales.