Kitchen Sales Designer Trainee

Do you have an eye for detail, maybe a creative flair, do you love meeting a diverse range of people and
are a team player? If so, then Benchmarx Kitchen and Joinery would love to hear from you Ever thought
of being a Kitchen Sales Designer? You don't need to come from our sector, or have product
knowledge, we will provide you with all the training and development you need.
Our most successful Kitchen Sales Designers come from a variety of different sectors and backgrounds,
but they all have one thing in common, is that they deliver an exceptional Customer Experience for both
Trade Customers and Homeowners.
Having a Full UK Drivers License and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role as
you will be required to travel locally. (If you are close to taking your test, please still apply.)
Hours - Monday - Friday 7.30am-5.00pm and Saturdays 8am-12pm (working 2 in 4 Saturdays).
We offer flexible working hours - this can be discussed at interview stage.

Whats in it for you?
A market leading induction and onboarding, we will provide you with Computer Aided Design
(CAD) training, all the product knowledge, support and development you need, to become a
successful Kitchen Sales Designer.
Alternatively, why not join on a 12 month Apprenticeship programme, pulling together CAD
training, inspiration design and product knowledge training to provide our valued customers with
the best possible service. Upon completion, you will be rewarded with a Level 3 Apprenticeship
in Furniture Design.
Our Apprenticeships are focused on your development and factor study time into your
working week, so you can achieve your qualification without affecting your work-life
balance. We provide you with a fantastic support network through; 1:1 coaching,
mentoring and technical and skills training to enable you to progress your career with us.
Salary between £20-24k plus uncapped commission, in your first year you could be earning an
OTE of £30k, our Top Earners are on over £60k
22 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Save-as-you-earn scheme / Buy-as-you-earn scheme / Contributory pension scheme
Colleague discounts across a variety of our Group businesses including; 20% off at Toolstation,
we also have a number of online discounts at leading retailers from theme parks to eating out and
cinemas.
What experience do you need?
You don't need previous industry experience, we are looking for transferable skills, a passion to
go above and beyond for our customers, a thirst for chasing a sales and providing a first class
service
Youll be methodical and tenacious in your approach be meticulous in terms of planning
Youll have great communication skills and be able to talk to a diverse set of individuals
Youll have a friendly and outgoing personality, with the drive and energy to succeed, being a
strong self starter you will also enjoy working collaboratively with your colleagues
What will I be doing? Our customers are Traders and Homeowners, so with your new learned
knowledge of our products and newly trained design skills - heres a snap shot of branch life at
Benchmarx.

Our success is built on strong relationships with our customers, its likely that you will get to know
them on a first name basis, so its essential that you can build and develop long terms
relationships and deliver the highest standards of service.
Working with Homeowners, you will produce accurate plans and quotes in a professional and
timely manner to really understand their project and create their perfect kitchen, whilst keeping
the Trade Customer fully updated in the process.
Using your new found expert knowledge and creative flair, you will be able to ask great questions
to establish whats really important and design the dream kitchen solution using CAD and
securing a sale.
Building a strong network of customers around you to ensure you meet targets, you will also work
closely with the external Sales Rep regarding customer requirements
Not all customers come in to branch, so you will regularly visit our customers homes or building
sites, where you will draw up inspirational designs on CAD and present them to the customers.
Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, so your aim will be to ensure that our colleagues
and customers leave the Showroom safely, by adhering to all stay safe policies and procedures.
Benchmarx may have only been established in 2006, but we're already a major supplier to the UK's
building and construction market. Discover how you could help build on our 185+ locations and help a
fresh-thinking business grow.
Were driving to become a truly inclusive employer. We want everyone to be at their best and its our
ambition that everyone within our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves.
You be you, it makes us, us.