
10,000+ employees
Founded 1995
🤝 B2B
🏭 Manufacturing
🏗️ Construction
B2B • Manufacturing • Construction
Howdens is a UK-based trade kitchen supplier and manufacturer (part of Howden Joinery Group plc) that supplies fitted kitchens, joinery and hardware primarily to trade customers through a national depot network. Founded on a principle of creating value for customers, staff, suppliers and communities, the business manufactures in the UK, operates more than 850 depots (including locations across the UK, France, Belgium and the Republic of Ireland), and offers around 80 kitchen ranges plus its Lamona appliance brand. Howdens emphasizes local stock availability for trade professionals, a 25-year guarantee on cabinetry, extensive sustainability and governance reporting, and delivered more than six million kitchens; recent financials show c. £2. 4bn revenue and ~£345m profit before tax (2025 results).
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10,000+ employees
Founded 1995
🤝 B2B
🏭 Manufacturing
🏗️ Construction
B2B • Manufacturing • Construction
Howdens is a UK-based trade kitchen supplier and manufacturer (part of Howden Joinery Group plc) that supplies fitted kitchens, joinery and hardware primarily to trade customers through a national depot network. Founded on a principle of creating value for customers, staff, suppliers and communities, the business manufactures in the UK, operates more than 850 depots (including locations across the UK, France, Belgium and the Republic of Ireland), and offers around 80 kitchen ranges plus its Lamona appliance brand. Howdens emphasizes local stock availability for trade professionals, a 25-year guarantee on cabinetry, extensive sustainability and governance reporting, and delivered more than six million kitchens; recent financials show c. £2. 4bn revenue and ~£345m profit before tax (2025 results).
• Win new business by proactively approaching prospective customers and converting opportunities into new accounts • Build and grow the account base across the territory, supporting each depot’s performance • Introduce new customers to the Howdens model, clearly articulating how it works and why it delivers • Collaborate with depot teams to build account spend and drive more frequent trading • Build strong, lasting relationships with new and existing account holders • Take ownership of customer enquiries, managing them professionally from first contact through to resolution • Participate actively in team meetings, contributing insight, performance updates, and ideas • Keep data accurate and up to date, ensuring visibility across activity and pipeline • Work safely and in line with Health & Safety standards
• A track record of winning new business or working in a target-driven sales role • Confident engaging trade customers from first conversation • Self-motivated, resilient with a drive to succeed • Ability to build product and service knowledge in joinery and hardware • Strong organisation skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment • Full UK driving license required • Valid right to work in the UK required • Howdens does not offer employment sponsorship for depot positions
• Competitive salary • Brilliant bonuses • Outstanding depot incentives • Company car • Competitive pension scheme with up to 12% company contribution • Up to 32 days annual leave, including bank holidays • Holiday entitlement rises with service • Generous staff discount on Howdens products • 40 hour working week (Monday to Friday) • No evening, Sunday or Bank Holiday working • Buy-as-you-earn share scheme • Virtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family • Development opportunities • Exciting rewards
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