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Howdens Joinery are looking for a Regional Contract Sales Manager to join our Social Sector team in our contracts division to cover the South East of England.
This role offers a Regional Contract Sales Manager an excellent opportunity to identify new business opportunities in order to promote and sell Howdens kitchens, appliances and accessories to the Social Housing Sector. The successful candidates must be able to demonstrate a passion for delivering excellent customer service and an exceptional talent for building and securing business relationships

What will I be doing as a Regional Contract Sales Manager?
• Meeting and surpassing sales targets through developing new and existing contracts
• Making initial contact with potential customers including builders, developers, and housing associations
• Promoting and selling Howdens services and outstanding kitchen ranges, appliances and accessories
• Working closely with the Kitchen CAD designer to produce innovative, creative kitchen solutions to meet the needs of the end user within the restraints of the budget

What do I need to qualify for this role?
• Experience selling into the Construction / Social Housing Market is essential.
• Kitchen sales is advantageous.
• A passion for delivering excellent customer service and an exceptional talent for building and securing business relationships
• Passionate about customer care and building business through trust and recommendations
• Computer literate
• Hold a full driving license
• Anyone with experience working in the Kitchen industry is advantageous.

What we can offer you:
• £45-55,000 OTE and bonus scheme
• Company car, laptop and mobile
• Pension plan (up to 12% employer contributions)
• 25 days rising to 27 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service
• Staff discount on Howdens products
• Share awards and prize draws

About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery, the UK's leading trade kitchen supplier, offers a diverse range of products in kitchens, joinery, and hardware. With 900+ depots across the UK and Europe, we are the top choice for over 460,000 trade professionals. Our sales reached circa 2.3bn last year, and our ambitious growth plans are fuelled by our strong, entrepreneurial spirit and dynamic work environment. We are proud to be voted one of the top 10 best big companies to work for.

How to apply:
We’re building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we’re keen to hear from you.
When you apply, you will need to attach a CV. You will need to activate your account when you apply for this role. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account.
Good luck with your application!
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Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re 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 (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you

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