Field Based Territory Representative - Aberdare / Blackwood

This is a dual location role working Aberdare & Blackwood Areas.

Howdens is the UK’s number one Trade Only Kitchen and Joinery supplier, and we have BIG plans for the future! 

As our business continues to grow, we are on the lookout for a Field Based Territory Representative to join our hardworking team to further develop the relationships we have with the tradespeople in the area. Our Field Based Business Developers are responsible for meeting with the tradespeople in the area face to face to develop a long-lasting relationship whilst selling all the wonderful benefits of having a Howdens account!  

The Role. 

Our Field Based Territory Representatives are vital for our business to grow! You will need to build strong relationships with existing and potential new account holders to gain new accounts through a variety of methods in order to achieve and exceed targets. It is down to our Field Based Territory Representatives to ensure that the account base across each of the depots continues to consistently grow and give new customers a full understanding of the Howdens model and how this benefits them.  

You will collaborate with the Business Developers and Designers to convert sales, ensuring that a higher sale per account and more frequent trading is achieved from the account base. You will actively participate in sales meetings chaired by the Lead Field Based Business Developer to Share best demonstrable practice with other Field Based Territory Representatives in the Area 

Our Field Based Territory Representatives have a lot of autonomy within the role. You will be seeking new business opportunities the business where you see fit whilst organising your own diary to develop the customer base in each depot within the territory. 

What we need from you. 

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. 
• You must have proven influencing and sales skills. 
• Must be customer focused and commercially astute. 
• You will be results driven. 
• Able to plan and organise your own workload.  
• Be flexible and approachable. 
• Be an ambassador for Howdens. 
• Must hold a driving licence (a Company vehicle will be provided for you to carry out this role) 

What’s in it for you. 

In return for your hard work and commitment you will be rewarded with some great benefits, which include:  

• Competitive salary 
• Company Vehicle – Hybrid/Electric Car 
• Monday-Friday – NO WEEKENDS! 
• Monthly depot performance bonus 
• Matched contribution pension scheme  
• Team incentives and outings 
• 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years 
• Staff discount on Howdens products  
• Share awards and prize draws 

About Us 

Howdens was established in 1995 to provide trade customers with kitchens, joinery, and hardware products, which are available from local stock at depots across the UK, France, and Belgium. Starting with just 14 depots, there are now more than 850 locations supporting the trade achieve exceptional results for their customers. As a British manufacturer, we were founded on the principle that the business should be worthwhile for all concerned. That includes our customers, the homeowners they serve, the local communities we operate in, local and national charities, our large network of suppliers, our investors, and of course our people. Our commitment to these areas has led to many accolades, which include being voted in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to work for by the Sunday Times in 2020. We also hold a Royal Warrant by Appointment to His Majesty the King to supply goods and services to Royal Households since 2025. And in 2024, the Mintel group named us as the UK’s number one supplier of trade kitchens.