Apprentice Kitchen Sales Designer

Join Howdens and Launch Your Career as an Apprentice Kitchen Sales Designer

At Howdens, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading apprenticeship employers. With a long-standing commitment to developing talent, we've been recognised among the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers since 2022. Our apprentices don’t just do a job - they build lasting careers.

Apprentice Kitchen Sales Designer

As an integral part of our workforce, we are seeking talented individuals to join our award-winning apprenticeship scheme and help drive our business forward. The Apprentice Kitchen Sales Designer role offers a unique opportunity to receive comprehensive on-the-job training and expert support from a leading training provider while pursuing a Level 3 Fitted Furniture Design Technician Apprenticeship. The program typically spans 12 to 15 months.

Responsibilities:

As an Apprentice Kitchen Sales Designer you will learn to turn our builders and their clients dream kitchens into a reality.  By visiting their home you will listen to their ideas, evaluate their needs and offer your expert advice, then plan, design and sell inspirational kitchens that matches their requirements and exceeds expectations. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Planning, designing and selling inspirational kitchens using the Company’s range of products with the highest level of customer service
• Developing long term collaborative business relationships with customers from the building trade and their clients.
• Visit sites including people’s homes to measure and evaluate the customer’s needs. 
• Utilising Howdens unique 'My Kitchen' service which offers the ability to create and view high quality images. 
• Correctly processing estimates, pricing, delivery dates and stock requirements for your customer. 

You will be required to use your own vehicle during business hours, and travel expenses will be reimbursed accordingly.

Requirements:

Our Kitchen Sales Designers come from a variety of backgrounds; however they all share a passion for sales and providing great customer service. Using your natural sales skills and creative flair, you will learn to achieve and exceed your sales targets every month. We are looking for people with the following qualities who want to learn new skills in a sales environment:

• Strong communication skills
• A genuine interest in, and flair for, design
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Good customer service skills
• Target driven
• Ability to work autonomously and use own initiative
• Effective planning and organising abilities
• Capability to prioritise and manage own workload effectively
• A strong desire for continuous personal and professional development.
• The right to work in the UK and related evidence
• You must hold a valid driving licence. If you are currently learning to drive you may be considered.

Please note - if you have considerable experience in a similar role, you may not be suitable for an apprenticeship. If you already have experience and are looking for a full time role please visit careers.howdens.com to see our non-apprenticeship opportunities. 

The Apprenticeship:

• Fitted Furniture Design Technician - Advanced Apprenticeship
• Training provided by our in-house Learning & Development Team
• Support from external training providers
• A 15-month program, including a minimum 12-month learning period and end-point assessment
• Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths qualifications will be supported in achieving this level before undertaking the end-point assessment and apprenticeship completion

Rewards and Benefits:

We believe in recognising and rewarding the hard work and dedication of our team members. In return for your commitment, you will receive:

• A competitive £15,704 salary.
• Paid holiday entitlement.
• A generous matched contribution Pension Scheme.
• Team incentives and outings.
• Staff discount on Howdens products

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, trusted by over 460,000 trade professionals. With more than 900 depots and a growing presence across Europe, we’re a business built on entrepreneurial spirit and strong local relationships. 

At Howdens, we’re committed to being worthwhile for all concerned. We aim to create an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, just email apprenticeships@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we’ll be happy to help.