Telesales / Business Developer

About the role

Join the UK’s No.1 trade kitchen supplier as a Telesales / Business Developer. You will work in a busy depot environment, building relationships with trade customers both on the phone and face‑to‑face, and helping to grow the depot’s revenue.

Key responsibilities

• Call existing trade customers to strengthen relationships and identify new sales opportunities.
• Analyse customer data to reactivate inactive accounts and drive repeat business.
• Maintain a targeted customer list and meet daily call activity targets.
• Arrange surveys and appointments for Kitchen Sales Designers.
• Promote products, offers and events to keep customers engaged.
• Support administrative tasks such as invoicing and general depot duties.
• Collaborate with the wider depot team to achieve sales targets and deliver excellent service.

Required profile

• Confident communicator comfortable speaking on the phone and in person.
• Enjoys building relationships and converting conversations into sales.
• Commercially minded with a focus on driving revenue.
• Self‑motivated, positive, proactive and organised.
• Able to work to call targets and activity levels.
• Experience in telesales, account management or a customer‑focused role is advantageous.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary with attractive bonuses and depot incentives.
• Excellent pension scheme with up to 12% company contribution.
• Up to 32 days annual leave, increasing with service.
• Generous staff discount on Howdens products and a buy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme.
• 40‑hour week with no evening, Sunday or bank‑holiday work.
• Virtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family.
• Strong team culture and supportive work environment.