Sales Representative​/Business Developer

Overview

Our Sales Representative is a crucial role within our growing business. In this role you will work to both open new accounts and build lasting relationships with existing account holders. There will be a daily necessity to build strong relationships with both existing and potential new account holders in order to consistently achieve and exceed targets. It is down to our Sales Representatives to ensure that their depots account base continues to consistently grow while also working to meet the needs of existing account holders.

• You will collaborate with the depot staff, including Kitchen Sales Designers and Depot Managers in order to convert sales, ensuring 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 Sales Representative to share best demonstrable practices with other Field Based Account Managers in the Area.
• This role offers real autonomy and the chance to manage your own diary and workload day to day.
• You will have responsibility to win new business and grow the dept customer base.
• There will also be a focus on providing a great service to the customer base, working to maximise sales wherever possible.

• Influencing and sales skills
• Customer-focused
• Strong communicator
• Results driven
• Prioritise own workload
• Flexible and approachable
• Thrive in fast-paced environments
• Be a Howdens Ambassador
• Full UK driving license

• Competitive salary
• Company Vehicle
• Monthly depot bonus OTE
• Team incentives and outings
• Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Staff discount on Howdens products
• Buy as you earn share scheme

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.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For
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When you apply, you will need to attach a CV. If this is your first time applying for a role with us, you will need to activate your account when you apply for this role. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account.

Good luck with your application.

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  with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.