Business Development Manager

Howdens Joinery are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our contracts team covering the North London area

This role offers a BDM the opportunity to identify new business opportunities in order to promote and sell Howdens kitchens, appliances and accessories to High Rise Developments. The successful candidates must be able to demonstrate a passion for delivering excellent customer service and an exceptional talent for building and securing business relationships.

The successful candidates must be able to demonstrate a passion for delivering excellent customer service and an exceptional talent for building and securing business relationships.

What will I be doing?

• Meeting and surpassing sales targets through developing new and existing contracts
• Making initial contact with potential customers including builders, developers, and housing associations
• Promoting and selling Howdens services and outstanding kitchen ranges, appliances and accessories
• Working closely with the Kitchen CAD designer to produce innovative, creative kitchen solutions to meet the needs of the end user within the restraints of the budget

What do we need from you

• Experience selling into the Construction / Housing Market is essential.
• Kitchen sales are advantageous.
• Ideally having worked and sold into the contracts market.
• A passion for delivering excellent customer service and an exceptional talent for building and securing business relationships
• Passionate about customer care and building business through trust and recommendations
• Computer literate
• Hold a full driving license
• Anyone with experience working in the Kitchen industry is advantageous

What we can offer you:

• £45-55,000 OTE
• Company car, laptop and mobile
• Pension plan (up to 12% employer contributions)
• 25 days rising to 27 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service
• Staff discount on Howdens products
• Share awards and prize draws

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. 

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 recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. 

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