Our Field Based Business Developer is a crucial role within our growing business. In this role you will work to open new accounts and build lasting relationships with existing account holders. You will be responsible for building strong relationships with both existing and potential new account holders daily, consistently achieving and exceeding sales targets. You will collaborate with depot staff, including Kitchen Sales Designers and Depot Managers, to convert sales, ensure higher sale per account and more frequent trading from the account base.
This role offers real autonomy and the chance to manage your own diary and workload day to day. You will have responsibility to win new business and grow the depot customer base while focusing on providing great service to customers.
Responsibilities
* Build relationships with existing and potential account holders to consistently achieve and exceed sales targets.
* Collaborate with depot staff to convert sales and increase sale per account and trading frequency.
* Participate in sales meetings chaired by the Lead Sales Representative, sharing best practices with other Field Based Business Developers in the area.
* Manage your own diary and workload to win new business and grow the customer base.
* Provide excellent customer service and maximise sales wherever possible.
Skills and attributes
* Influencing and sales skills
* Customer-focused
* Strong communicator
* Results driven
* Prioritise own workload
* Flexible and approachable
* Thrive in fast-paced environments
* Be a Howdens Ambassador
* Full UK driving licence
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Company vehicle
* Monthly depot bonus (OTE)
* Team incentives and outings
* Competitive pension plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
* Staff discount on Howdens products
* Buy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme
About Howdens
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. With over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe, we serve more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached approximately 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.
Howdens is founded on the principle of being worthwhile for all concerned. We’re working hard to provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. If you need adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitment@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates applying must have a valid right to work in the UK; we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time.
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