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<div class="clearfix"></div><h1 class="job-title axiom0-0 axiom-scraped-0">Trainee Kitchen Sales Designer - Kidderminster</h1><div></div><div><p><span data-contrast="none"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW35596167 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW35596167 BCX8">Trainee Kitchen Sales Designer</span></span></span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">To plan, design and sell, with the aid of computer aided designs (CAD), the full range of Howden Joinery products, keeping in mind safety and practicality, with the objective of achieving and exceeding depot and Company sales and growth targets.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">The Role</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Sell, plan and design inspirational kitchens using the Company’s range of products with the highest level of customer service.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[360],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[8]}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop long term collaborative business relationships with customers from the building trade and their clients.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[360],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[8]}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Utilise Howdens unique 'My Kitchen' service which offers the ability to create and view high quality images. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[360],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[8]}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">You will be required to visit sites to measure and evaluate the customer’s needs. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[360],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[8]}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Previous design (CAD) and/or sales experience is preferred but not essential, training will be provided.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[360],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[8]}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Correctly process estimates, pricing, delivery dates and stock requirements for your customer. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[360],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[8]}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">You will be required to use your own vehicle during business hours, and travel expenses will be reimbursed accordingly.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[360],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[8]}"> </span></li></ul><p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">The Person</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":502,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent customer service skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":502,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Able to communicate effectively at all levels</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":502,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to achieve and exceed sales targets </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":502,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">You will have strong creativity skills </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":502,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">You must hold a driving licence</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":502,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Planning and organising skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":502,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A desire for continuous personal and professional development</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><p><span data-contrast="auto">In return for your hard work and commitment you will be rewarded with some great benefits, which include:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Competitive salary</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Monthly depot performance bonus </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Matched contribution pension scheme</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Team incentives and outings</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Staff discount on Howdens products</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li></ul><p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Why work for us?</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">At Howdens we invest in our people and provide thorough on the job training and excellent career progression opportunities. We have been awarded a place in the top 25 Best Big Companies to Work for in the Sunday Times for recognition of excellence in the workplace.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Howdens Joinery, a trade only business with over 750 depots, has built a reputation that builders can trust through offering best local price and providing product from local stock. Our unbeatable service and product has led to us becoming a market leader, which is why we were awarded the Royal Warrant of Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen 2015 for our quality and excellence. Despite its scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">We are proud of our substantial growth and remain committed to success through the expansion of our local depot network. We are seeking talented people to help us continue to grow our business.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p> </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="<script type="in/share+init" data-counter="right" data-url="https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/howdens/vms/e/careers/positions/bbItJ8AAnohkq0jMsEXAxq"></script>" style="display: inline-block; line-height: 1; vertical-align: bottom; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="padding: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; text-indent: 0px !important; display: inline-block !important; vertical-align: bottom !important; font-size: 1px !important;"><button class="IN-e146f606-483d-4824-a598-79a778fddfb4-1G9ISYhSF8XoOmdcl0yKDu"><xdoor-icon aria-hidden="true"><svg viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="24px" height="24px" x="0" y="0" preserveAspectRatio="xMinYMin meet"><g style="fill: currentColor"><rect x="-0.003" style="fill:none;" width="24" height="24"></rect><path style="" d="M20,2h-16c-1.1,0-2,0.9-2,2v16c0,1.1,0.9,2,2,2h16c1.1,0,2-0.9,2-2V4C22,2.9,21.1,2,20,2zM8,19h-3v-9h3V19zM6.5,8.8C5.5,8.8,4.7,8,4.7,7s0.8-1.8,1.8-1.8S8.3,6,8.3,7S7.5,8.8,6.5,8.8zM19,19h-3v-4c0-1.4-0.6-2-1.5-2c-1.1,0-1.5,0.8-1.5,2.2V19h-3v-9h2.9v1.1c0.5-0.7,1.4-1.3,2.6-1.3c2.3,0,3.5,1.1,3.5,3.7V19z"></path></g></svg></xdoor-icon>Share</button></span></span></div><div class="tweetbutton sharebutton pull-left"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" class="twitter-share-button twitter-share-button-rendered twitter-tweet-button" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 65px; height: 20px;" title="X Post Button" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets/tweetbutton.2f70fb173b9000da126c79afe2098f02.en.html#dnt=false&id=twitter-widget-0&lang=en&originalreferer=https%3A%2F%2Fisw.changeworknow.co.uk%2Fhowdens%2Fvms%2Fe%2Fcareers%2Fpositions%2FbbItJ8AAnohkq0jMsEXAxq&related=%40changeworknow&size=m&text=Howdens%20Joinery%20Co.%20Careers%20-%20Trainee%20Kitchen%20Sales%20Designer%20-%20Kidderminster&time=1769479462875&type=share&url=https%3A%2F%2Fisw.changeworknow.co.uk%2Fhowdens%2Fvms%2Fe%2Fcareers%2Fpositions%2FbbItJ8AAnohkq0jMsEXAxq" data-url="https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/howdens/vms/e/careers/positions/bbItJ8AAnohkq0jMsEXAxq"></iframe><script type="text/javascript" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div class="facebooklikebutton sharebutton pull-left"><script>(function(d, s, id) {var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if (d.getElementById(id)) return;js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/enUS/all.js#xfbml=1&status=0&appId=352523527214784";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><div class="fb-share-button fbiframewidget" data-href="https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/howdens/vms/e/careers/positions/bbItJ8AAnohkq0jMsEXAxq" width="90" data-layout="button" data-size="" fb-xfbml-state="rendered" fb-iframe-plugin-query="appid=&containerwidth=37&href=https%3A%2F%2Fisw.changeworknow.co.uk%2Fhowdens%2Fvms%2Fe%2Fcareers%2Fpositions%2FbbItJ8AAnohkq0jMsEXAxq&layout=button&locale=enUS&sdk=joey&size=&width=90"><span style="vertical-align: bottom; width: 67px; height: 20px;"><iframe name="f9c45212cad67bb7d" width="90px" height="1000px" data-testid="fb:sharebutton Facebook Social Plugin" title="fb:sharebutton Facebook Social Plugin" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" allow="encrypted-media" src="https://www.facebook.com/v2.9/plugins/sharebutton.php?appid=&channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxdarbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df6d93c4068cee4eb7%26domain%3Disw.changeworknow.co.uk%26iscanvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fisw.changeworknow.co.uk%252Ff19c02f348bd826bb%26relation%3Dparent.parent&containerwidth=37&href=https%3A%2F%2Fisw.changeworknow.co.uk%2Fhowdens%2Fvms%2Fe%2Fcareers%2Fpositions%2FbbItJ8AAnohkq0jMsEXAxq&layout=button&locale=enUS&sdk=joey&size=&width=90" style="border: none; visibility: visible; width: 67px; height: 20px;" class=""></iframe></span></div><div id="fb-root"></div></div><div class="clear"></div></div><a class="btn btn-primary pull-right" href="/howdens/vms/e/careers/candidates/applications/new?howtoapply=cP_7bqRC1eB72LQHn-3e4d">Apply now</a><div class="clearfix"></div>
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