Apprentice Business Developer
2 months ago
Unlock Your Potential as an Apprentice Business Developer
At Howdens, we're committed to nurturing talent and creating long-term career opportunities. Our apprenticeship program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional customer service and support the sales team in generating and chasing leads.
- Focus on effective customer account management, aiming to increase the company's customer base and develop long-term collaborative relationships within the building trade.
- Maintain up-to-date product and industry knowledge.
- Use creative marketing materials to promote Howdens products, depot events, and sales periods to new and existing customers.
- Keep in touch with depot lead banks regularly via the telephone and using our customer engagement messaging tool.
- Develop long-term collaborative relationships with customers.
- Proactively gain new accounts, repeat business, and generate qualified leads for the team through outgoing sales calls.
- Process sales for customers using the in-store payment systems, quoting correct pricing, delivery date, and stock requirements.
Requirements:
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships.
- Good customer service skills.
- Target-driven.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work autonomously and use own initiative.
- Effective planning and organizing abilities.
- Capability to prioritize and manage own workload effectively.
- A strong desire for continuous personal and professional development.
- The right to work in the UK and related evidence.
The Apprenticeship:
- Level 2 Diploma in Customer Service.
- Training provided by our in-house Learning & Development Team.
- Support from external training providers.
- 13-month program (Essential Skills offered – Reading, Writing, Maths, IT).
Rewards and Benefits:
- A competitive £15,000 salary.
- Paid holiday entitlement.
- A generous matched contribution Pension Scheme.
- Team incentives and outings.
- Staff discount on Howdens products.
About Us:
Howdens Joinery is the UK's premier trade kitchen supplier, offering a vast range of products in kitchens, joinery, and hardware. With over 800 depots across the UK and Europe, we have earned the trust of more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Our ambitious growth agenda and entrepreneurial ethos make us an exciting place to build a career. Our dedication to our people has earned us recognition as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.
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