Join Howdens and Launch Your Career as an Apprentice Kitchen Sales Designer At Howdens, we take immense pride in being recognised as a leading employer of apprentices. Our commitment to nurturing talent and creating long-term career opportunities is evident through our placement in the prestigious Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers table in both 2022 and 2023. The Opportunity: Apprentice Kitchen Sales Designer As an integral part of our workforce, we are seeking talented individuals to join our award-winning apprenticeship scheme and help drive our business forward. The Apprentice Kitchen Sales Designer role offers a unique opportunity to receive comprehensive on-the-job training and expert support from a leading training provider while pursuing a Level 3 Fitted Furniture Design Technician Apprenticeship. The program typically spans 12 to 15 months. Responsibilities: As an Apprentice Kitchen Sales Designer you will learn to turn our builders andtheir clientsdream kitchens into a reality. By visiting theirhomeyou will listen to their ideas, evaluate their needs and offer your expert advice, thenplan,design and sellinspirationalkitchensthatmatches theirrequirements andexceedsexpectations.Your key responsibilities will include:
- Planning, designing and selling inspirational kitchens using the Company's range of products with the highest level of customer service
- Developing long term collaborative business relationships with customers from the building trade and their clients.
- Visit sites including people's homes to measure and evaluate the customer's needs.
- Utilising Howdens unique 'My Kitchen' service which offers the ability to create and view high quality images.
- Correctly processing estimates, pricing, delivery dates and stock requirements for your customer.
- Strong communication skills
- A genuine interest in, and flair for, design
- Ability to build strong relationships
- Good customer service skills
- Target driven
- Ability to work autonomously and use own initiative
- Effective planning and organising abilities
- Capability to prioritise and manage own workload effectively
- A strong desire for continuous personal and professional development.
- The right to work in the UK and related evidence
- You must hold a valid driving licence. If you are currently learning to drive you may be considered.
- Fitted Furniture Design Technician - Advanced Apprenticeship
- Training provided by our in-house Learning & Development Team
- Support from external training providers
- A 15-month program, including a minimum 12-month learning period and end-point assessment
- Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths qualifications will be supported in achieving this level before undertaking the end-point assessment and apprenticeship completion
- A competitive £15,000 salary.
- Paid holiday entitlement.
- A generous matched contribution Pension Scheme.
- Team incentives and outings.
- Staff discount on Howdens products
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