Kitchen Sales Designer
Join us at Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery, part of the Travis Perkins family since 2006, to deliver stylish, high‑quality kitchens that cater to all tastes and budgets. With over 150 branches and showrooms, we offer top‑tier appliances, worktops, and joinery from leading brands.
Role Overview
As a Kitchen Designer, you’ll bring strong sales experience and a customer‑first mindset to design tailored kitchen solutions for both trade customers and homeowners. You’ll work closely with installers, use CAD software to create bespoke plans, manage a quote pipeline, and maximise sales opportunities through upselling and add‑ons. A full UK driving licence is essential, as you’ll frequently travel to customer sites, showrooms, and project locations.
Responsibilities
* Design bespoke kitchen plans for trade customers and homeowners using CAD and product knowledge.
* Build lasting relationships with customers, maintaining a strong, long‑term connection and providing top‑notch service.
* Produce accurate kitchen plans and quotes, understanding each project to design the “perfect” kitchen.
* Collaborate with sales representatives to ensure customer requirements are met and help achieve targets.
* Visit homes or building sites to create inspirational designs on CAD and present them to clients.
* Prioritize safety, ensuring colleagues and customers leave the showroom safely by following all safety policies and procedures.
Qualifications
* No industry experience required – transferable skills, passion for customer service and sales are key.
* Methodical, tenacious, detail‑oriented, organised and determined to achieve results.
* Excellent communicator with the ability to connect with a diverse range of individuals.
* Friendly, outgoing and approachable personality.
* Full, valid UK driving licence.
Benefits
* Market‑leading induction and onboarding, including CAD training and full product knowledge support.
* 12‑month Apprenticeship programme leading to a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Furniture Design.
* Study time built into your working week to achieve your qualification without affecting work‑life balance.
* 1:1 coaching, mentoring and ongoing technical and skills training to progress your career.
* Starting salary of £12.30 per hour plus uncapped commission (OTE over £30k in the first year).
* Performance‑based bonuses, save‑as‑you‑earn and buy‑as‑you‑earn schemes.
* Generous contributory pension scheme.
* Exclusive colleague discounts at Group businesses, including 20 % off at Toolstation.
* Wellbeing support.
* Perks at top retailers, restaurants and more via MyPerks.
Working Hours
Monday – Friday 7.30 am–5.00 pm, Saturday 8 am–12 pm (2 in 4 Saturdays). Flexible working hours can be discussed at interview.
How to Apply
Ready to be part of something big? Apply now and join a company that truly values its people. We can’t wait to hear from you!
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse team. No matter your background, we believe in giving everyone the opportunity to succeed.
If you’re offered the role, it will be a conditional offer, subject to background checks (DBS, media search, work‑history review for the past 3 years).
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