Trade Sales & Service Apprentice
Full time
Bow, London, United Kingdom
Competitive
Job Description

<p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"><b>Build your future and launch your career with Howdens</b>&nbsp;</span></p><br><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000">Forget the typical 9–5. At Howdens, you’ll be part of a busy, hands-on team from day one, learning, earning, and building a career with real progression. For many of our apprentices, this role is where it all begins, building the confidence, skills and relationships to progress into sales and depot <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">leadership.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></p><br><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000">We’re proud to be a UK Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer, and we’re looking for someone motivated to join us.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><br><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"><b>About the Apprenticeship</b>&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#000000"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Location:&nbsp;Bow&nbsp;</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">£16,686 salary plus team <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">incentives&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Level 2 Trade Supplier <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Apprenticeship&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Duration: 12–15 months (Level 2 <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Apprenticeship)&nbsp;</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Support to achieve Maths &amp; English (if needed)&nbsp;</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">A dedicated mentor and supportive Depot Manager&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Staff discount, pension, and paid holidays&nbsp;</span></li></ul><br><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"><b>What you will be doing</b>&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Serving trade customers face-to-face and over the phone&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Building relationships and supporting sales&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Learning our product range (kitchens, joinery, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">materials)&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Supporting stock control and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">deliveries&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Developing confidence in a fast-paced depot <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">environment&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></li></ul><br><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"><b>Who we’re looking for</b>&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">We hire for attitude and potential, not experience&nbsp;</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Friendly, confident and keen to learn and get stuck in&nbsp;</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Reliable and organised&nbsp;</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Looking for a long-term career, not just a job&nbsp;</span></li></ul><br><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"><b>Where this role can take you</b>&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Trade Counter Sales&nbsp;</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Business Development&nbsp;</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Kitchen Design&nbsp;</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Depot <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Management&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></li></ul><br><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"><b>Ready to get started?</b>&nbsp;</span></p><br><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"><b>Apply today and take your first step with Howdens.</b>&nbsp;</span></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000">Your application will be carefully reviewed, and we’ll be in touch to let you know the next steps. If you’re shortlisted, a member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application further.</span></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#000000"><b>Please note:</b> Due to the high volume of applications we receive, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">disappointment.&nbsp;</span></span></p><h2><br>&nbsp;</h2><p style="text-align:left"><b>About Howdens:</b><br>Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values.<br>There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. &nbsp;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.<br>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 <span><span><span class="WHR0"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">apprenticeships@howdens.com</span></span></span></span> &nbsp;with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.<br><i>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.</i></p><h2><br>&nbsp;</h2>

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