<div class="clearfix"></div><h1 class="job-title axiom0-0 axiom-scraped-0">Apprentice Kitchen Sales Designer - 2026 Cohort</h1><div></div><div><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Design a career. Build your future. </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif; color: black;">Learn with the UK’s Number 1 Trade Supplier</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">This isn’t a standard apprenticeship – It’s a role where you can turn people’s kitchen dreams into reality, and a place where you can make a real difference.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">In June 2026, Howdens is launching a brand‑new, enhanced cohort programme for Apprentice Kitchen Sales Designers across major city regions in the North of England. This programme has senior leadership backing, extra learning investment, and a community of apprentices progressing together.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">If you’re ambitious, people‑focused and interested in sales, design and building relationships, this is an outstanding way to start a long‑term career with one of the UK’s most successful businesses.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">What makes this apprenticeship different?</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">You’ll be part of a regional cohort, learning and developing together from day one. Alongside your depot‑based role, you’ll benefit from:</span></p><ul type="disc"><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Cohorted classroom sessions with apprentices from day one</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Direct learning from Howdens experts, including: </span></li><ul type="circle"><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Lead Kitchen Sales Designers</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Product and category teams</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Internal sales and leadership teams</span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Close support from Learning &amp; Development and training partners</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">One-to-one support from your apprenticeship coach</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Strong visibility and sponsorship from senior leaders</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">A structured, supportive route into a sales career with real progression</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">This programme is designed to help you fast-track your career into a future top performer and sales leader, not just fill a role.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">The role – what you’ll be learning to do</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">As an Apprentice Kitchen Sales Designer, you’ll learn how to turn ideas into reality.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">You’ll work with professional builders and their customers to:</span></p><ul type="disc"><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Understand customer needs and lifestyle requirements</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Visit homes to measure and plan kitchen spaces</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Design inspirational kitchens using Howdens’ market‑leading products and design tools</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Create high‑quality visuals using our My Kitchen design service</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Price, plan and manage orders accurately and professionally</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Build long‑lasting relationships based on trust and service</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">This is a sales role, but it’s also creative, relationship‑focused, and highly skilled.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Who this programme is for</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">You don’t need experience in kitchens or sales – we’ll teach you that.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">We’re looking for people who:</span></p><ul type="disc"><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Enjoy talking to people and building relationships</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Are motivated, driven and keen to succeed</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Like problem‑solving and being creative</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Have a competitive spirit</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Want a long‑term career, not just a short‑term job</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Are organised, reliable and ready to take responsibility</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Are open to learning, feedback and personal development</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Apprenticeship details</span></strong></p><ul type="disc"><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Level 3 Fitted Furniture Design Technician Apprenticeship</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Duration: approximately 14 months</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Delivered through a blend of: </span></li><ul type="circle"><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">On‑the‑job learning</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Cohorted classroom sessions</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Support from Howdens’ Learning &amp; Development team</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">External training provider input</span></li></ul><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Support provided to achieve English and maths (if required)</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Locations &amp; travel</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Roles are available across the following city regions:</span></p><ul type="disc"><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Liverpool</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Manchester</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Leeds</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Sheffield</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Newcastle</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">You’ll&nbsp; visit customer homes and sites, so a driving licence is required. Business mileage will be reimbursed.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Reward &amp; benefits</span></strong></p><ul type="disc"><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Starting salary: £16,686</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Paid holiday entitlement</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Generous pension scheme</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Team incentives and social events</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Staff discount on Howdens products</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Most importantly, you’ll gain skills, confidence and experience that open doors – within Howdens and throughout your career.</span></p><div style="text-align: center;" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">About Howdens</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Howdens is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, trusted by over 460,000 trade professionals. With over 900 depots and strong local relationships, we’re a business built on teamwork, entrepreneurship, and long‑term careers.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">We’re proud to be recognised as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer for the last four years, and we care deeply about developing our future talent.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">For any questions about this programme or how to apply: apprenticeships@howdens.com&nbsp;</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">#LI-LO1 #CVL #Reed&nbsp;</span></p></div><div></div><div></div><div class="sharelinks"><div class="linkedinbutton sharebutton pull-left"><script type="text/javascript" src="https://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script><span class="IN-widget" data-lnkd-debug="&lt;script type=&quot;in/share+init&quot; data-counter=&quot;right&quot; data-url=&quot;https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/howdens/vms/e/careers/positions/br3I6SXOTlI6reIf09Ky4&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;" style="display: inline-block; 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