Business Developer

Description:

Howdens Joinery, the UK’s leading trade kitchen supplier, is looking for a proactive Business Developer to join its team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a sales-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

As a Business Developer, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining relationships with new and existing trade customers. Your engaging personality and strong communication skills will enable you to identify upselling opportunities while delivering exceptional customer service through telephone and email interactions.

Beyond sales, you will play a crucial administrative role within the depot, working closely with Kitchen Sales Designers and Territory Sales Representatives to assist in lead generation and appointment scheduling. Your organizational skills and attention to detail will contribute to the smooth operation of the depot, helping the team achieve and exceed sales targets.

Key Responsibilities:

✅ Sales & Business Development:

• Engage with trade customers daily via phone and email to build strong relationships.
• Identify and pursue upselling opportunities to maximize sales potential.
• Proactively generate new business leads and convert them into sales.

✅ Customer Service & Relationship Management:

• Provide exceptional customer service to enhance client satisfaction.
• Address trade customers’ queries and concerns efficiently.
• Ensure trade professionals receive tailored solutions for their needs.

✅ Administrative & Depot Support:

• Assist the Kitchen Sales Designers and Territory Sales Representatives in arranging appointments and managing leads.
• Support depot operations by maintaining accurate records and ensuring smooth workflow.
• Contribute to the team's sales and operational efficiency.

Skills & Attributes Required:

✔ Customer service-oriented with a passion for building relationships
✔ Thrives in fast-paced environments and adapts quickly
✔ Strong communicator with excellent phone and email etiquette
✔ Sales-focused and motivated to achieve targets
✔ Well-organized with prioritization and time management skills
✔ Curious learner, eager to develop and grow within the company

What You Get From Us:

🎉 Competitive base salary + Monthly depot bonus (OTE)
🎉 Exciting team incentives and outings
🎉 Generous pension plan – up to 12% company contribution
🎉 24 days holiday, increasing to 26 days after 5 years
🎉 Staff discount on Howdens products
🎉 Buy-as-you-earn share scheme
🎉 Career development opportunities in a fast-growing company

About Howdens Joinery:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s No.1 trade kitchen supplier, providing thousands of high-quality kitchens, joinery, and hardware products. With over 900 depots across the UK and Europe, Howdens is the top choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals.

Last year, Howdens achieved sales of £2.3 billion and continues to expand with an ambitious growth strategy. Known for its entrepreneurial culture, Howdens offers a rewarding work environment with exceptional career development opportunities.