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Putting people at the heart of what we do
With more than 180 years’ trading experience, the Howarth Timber Group has grown to provide not only the widest range of products, but expertise, service and knowledge you can rely on.
With a nationwide network of branches supplying timber and building materials, kitchens and a dedicated manufacturing division supplying timber engineering services, the Howarth Timber Group is focused on providing market leading choice, quality, service and value.
Built on a passion for service and people, we strive to set the highest standards in the quality of our products, in the continuity of supply and in every aspect of customer service and support. Quality products and processes are what drive our passion, but people are central to everything we do and it’s thanks to our loyal workforce that we’ve built a strong and successful business.
What does it mean to be a Howarth Timber Showroom Sales Designer?
We have an exciting new vacancy has arisen at our Harrogate branch for a Showroom Sales Designer. Full training will be given on all internal systems and finance. The successful candidate will be expected to work alternate Saturday mornings and must have a current full driving license.Key responsibilities are as follows:
* Driving opportunities to maximise sales including cross sell and add on potential
* To achieve or exceed monthly and annual store sales target for the kitchens and bathroom showroom
* Greeting existing and prospect customers into our kitchen and bathroom showroom
* Conduct customer home visits/contract sites, building a positive customer relationship while working within the company policies and procedures when representing the company out of the store.
* Providing customers with a CAD design using ArtiCAD software and quotation from initial enquiry
* Closing and processing all sales accurately
* Purchasing from suppliers all customers’ requirements to meet the order
* Follow up check existing orders meet our delivery requirements
* Answering queries from commercial customers or members of the public
* Any other duties deemed as reasonable within the scope of the job role
What are the requirements to be a part of our team?
* Previous experience in kitchen sales within a retail, trade, contract or sales environment
* A flair for design, an eye for detail and a creative approach to selling
* Full experience of ArtiCAD software
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Self-motivated and team player
* A good understanding of Word and Excel
* Availability to work full-time, including alternate Saturday mornings (0800-1200)
* Full driving licence
Why choose Howarth Timber & Building Supplies Limited for your next role?
Howarth Timber is a family-owned company valuing all colleagues, with a desire to provide colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Benefits include but are not limited to:
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience
* 31 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays
* Opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days’ annual leave or sell up to 3 days’ annual leave
* Length of service awards
* Cycle to work scheme
* Contributory pension scheme
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Online Benefits Hub (inc discounts on gift cards, travel, cinema tickets, to name a few)
* Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line)
* Opportunity to participate in a volunteering role for one working day per year – fully paid by the Company
* Excellent training and development opportunities
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