Apprentice Business Developer
At Howdens we take immense pride in being recognised as a leading employer of apprentices. Our commitment to nurturing talent and creating longterm career opportunities is evident through our placement in the prestigious Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers table in both 2022 and 2023.
The Opportunity: Apprentice Business Developer
As an integral part of our workforce we are seeking talented individuals to join our awardwinning apprenticeship scheme and help drive our business forward. The Apprentice Business Developer role offers a unique opportunity to receive comprehensive onthejob training and expert support from a leading training provider while pursuing a Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship. The program typically spans 12 to 15 months.
Responsibilities:
As a Business Developer you will play a pivotal role in building relationships with new and existing customers using telephone sales techniques to generate business and encourage new leads.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Provide potential and existing customers with the highest level of customer service and support the wider sales team in generating and chasing leads.
* Focus on effective customer account management aiming to increase the companys customer base and develop long term collaborative relationships within the building trade.
* Maintain up to date product and industry knowledge
* Use creative marketing materials to promote Howdens products depot events and sales periods to new and existing customers
* Keep in touch with both depots lead banks regularly via the telephone and using our customer engagement messaging tool
* Develop long term collaborative relationships with customers
* Proactively gain new accounts repeat business and generate qualified leads for the team through outgoing sales calls
* Process sales for customers using the in store payment systems quoting correct pricing delivery date and stock requirements.
Requirements:
We are looking for people with the following qualities who want to learn new skills in a Depot environment:
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to build strong relationships
* Good customer service skills
* Target driven
* Excellent attention to detail
* 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
Please note if you have considerable experience in a similar role you may not be suitable for an apprenticeship. If you already have experience and are looking for a full time role please visit to see our nonapprenticeship opportunities.
The Apprenticeship:
* Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
* Training provided by our inhouse Learning & Development Team
* Support from external training providers
* A 15month program including a minimum 12month learning period and endpoint assessment
* Apprentices without Level 1 English and maths qualifications will be supported in achieving this level before undertaking the Level 2 English and maths test for the endpoint assessment and apprenticeship completion
Rewards and Benefits:
We believe in recognising and rewarding the hard work and dedication of our team members. In return for your commitment you will receive:
* A competitive 15704 salary.
* Paid holiday entitlement.
* A generous matched contribution Pension Scheme.
* Team incentives and outings.
* Staff discount on Howdens products
About Us:
Howdens Joinery is the UKs premier trade kitchen supplier offering a vast range of products in kitchens joinery and hardware. With over 800 depots across the UK and Europe we have earned the trust of more than 460000 loyal trade professionals. Our ambitious growth agenda and entrepreneurial ethos make us an exciting place to build a career. Our dedication to our people has earned us recognition as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.
Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. Were 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 with the job title and location and we will be happy to help you.
Key Skills
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Employment Type : Contract
Experience: years
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