Showroom Sales Manager - Northfleet, Kent
We’re Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery, part of the Travis Perkins family since 2006. We’re all about delivering 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. We work closely with installers to design and deliver ready‑assembled kitchens that truly inspire our customers. We’re a team that values collaboration, innovation, and customer satisfaction, and we’re always looking for passionate people to join us on our journey.
What You’ll Be Doing
As the Kitchen Sales Manager of our Benchmarx implant in Northfleet (Kent), you'll lead a small team of 4 to achieve and surpass sales targets, drive profitability, and ensure your Benchmarx stands out as a top performer.
You'll oversee the implant’s sales and purchasing, manage resources, address challenges, and ensure everything runs smoothly.
A full UK driving licence is essential for success in this role.
This role represents a fantastic progression opportunity for confident Kitchen Designers to take their first step into management, owning and driving sales across their very own business unit. Benchmarx are pleased to offer support for candidates wishing to complete a funded leadership and management apprenticeship/diploma (CMI Level 5 or equivalent).
What You’ll Be Responsible For
* Business Development: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and representatives from related industries.
* Profitability: Boost profitability by reviewing costs and adjusting stock levels, actively seeking sales leads and earning commissions.
* Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety and security policies, completing weekly checklists and addressing any issues.
* Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and develop your team, addressing any underperformance and motivating them to achieve high standards.
* Customer Service Excellence: Deliver outstanding customer service, guiding your team to do the same by identifying customer needs, offering alternatives, and negotiating for increased sales.
* Market Awareness: Stay on top of local market trends and competition, collaborating with the Sales Development Manager to raise local awareness and convert leads into sales.
Who You Are
* Experienced in a sales environment, with strong communication and sales skills.
* Customer‑centric approach to building and maintaining relationships with people from all backgrounds.
* Organised and professional, able to prioritise tasks and manage both your own and your team’s workload efficiently.
* Target‑Driven: Energetic, committed to achieving goals with a positive attitude.
* A full UK driver’s licence is essential as travel is required for this role.
What’s In It For You?
With a Monday to Friday schedule and just 4 hours every other Saturday, we ensure a great work‑life balance so you’re able to spend time on the things that matter most.
We offer:
* Attractive annual salary
* Performance‑based bonus that rewards your hard work
* Save‑as‑you‑earn & Buy‑as‑you‑earn schemes for smart financial growth
* Generous contributory pension scheme to secure your future
* Exclusive colleague discounts across a variety of Group businesses, including 20% off at Toolstation
* Wellbeing support to keep you feeling your best
* MyBenefits discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more!
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.
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