Counter Sales / Warehouse Person

Howdens Joinery • Permanent • Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom • 5h ago

Join the UK's No1 Trade Kitchen Supplier

Join Howdens as a Trade Counter Salesperson and be the first point of contact for our trade customers, building lasting relationships and making sure every visit counts. If you enjoy talking to customers, understanding their needs and turning conversations into sales, this role puts you right at the centre of the action.

You'll quickly build product knowledge and confidence, allowing you to offer practical advice and sell solutions that help trade customers get the job done. Managing your own account base, leads and new business opportunities, you'll play a direct role in driving sales and hitting targets. Working as part of a busy, close-knit team, you'll support each other, share knowledge and keep the depot running smoothly.

What we can offer you:

Competitive salary, brilliant bonuses and outstanding depot incentives
Excellent pension plan with up to 12% company contribution
Up to 32 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
Holiday entitlement rises with service
Generous staff discount on Howdens products
Buy-as-you-earn share scheme
40 hour working week
No evening, Sunday or Bank Holiday working
Virtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family
A strong team culture that genuinely sets us apart

What we're looking for:

Experience in a sales, retail or customer service environment
Motivated by driving sales and delivering excellent customer service
Able to adapt quickly and manage a varied, fast paced workload
Confident and friendly communicator who builds strong customer relationships
Able to clearly explain products and solutions to trade customers
Team player who confidently contributes to the performance of the depot

What you'll be doing:

Delivering great customer service and handling enquiries with confidence and professionalism
Achieving and exceeding individual targets while supporting overall depot performance
Selling the full range of products and services face to face and over the phone
Generating and following up on leads to drive sales
Processing orders, providing pricing and quotations, and managing delivery expectations
Supporting the warehouse when needed to keep the depot running smoothly
Maintaining a safe and compliant environment in line with health and safety standards

What it's like to work here:

We take pride in getting things right first time for our customers
Everyone pulls their weight and supports each other as one team
It's a busy depot, so we keep things simple, work fast and get the job done
We all play a part in the depot's success and share in the team bonus
We build trust by doing what we say we will, every day

How to apply:
If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Trade Counter Salesperson, then we are keen to hear from you.

About Howdens:
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.
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.

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 (url removed) 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.

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