Regional Contract Sales Manager

Howden Joinery Group plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 47,000 - GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen supplier seeks a dedicated sales professional to expand their network and enhance sales across Ireland. The role involves promoting a complete range of kitchens and accessories, ensuring project adherence to budgets, and fostering strong relationships within the construction industry. Ideal candidates will have direct field sales and business development experience, particularly in kitchen sales. The role offers competitive compensation, including a bonus scheme, company car, and a robust benefits package.

Benefits

€55,000-60,000 OTE and bonus scheme

Company car, laptop, and mobile

Pension plan with up to 12% employer contributions

25 days holiday (increasing to 30 days with service)

Staff discount on products

Share awards and prizes

Qualifications

• Direct field sales experience is essential.
• Business development experience within a construction environment is ideal.
• Ability to manage and organize workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell the full range of kitchens and accessories.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed budgets.
• Grow new and existing customer base.

Skills

Direct field sales experience

Business development

Kitchen sales

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Are you an entrepreneur and looking for the opportunity to sell excellent products with the support of an incredible brand? Howdens contracts division is growing in Ireland. Fast paced and successful we would like a sales professional to grow our network and sales across Ireland.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong passion for delivering outstanding customer service, along with proven ability to develop, strengthen, and secure long-term business relationships.

Our Contracts Division works with leading construction firms to provide:

• UK-manufactured kitchens from unrivalled local stock
• Design support for efficient, accessible layouts
• Project coordination backed by 900+ depots nationwide

We’re built to support developments at scale – without compromise.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Promoting and selling our full range of Howdens kitchens, accessories, appliances, and joinery products
• Ensuring all processes are followed effectively and projects are delivered within agreed budgets
• Grow new and existing customer base
• Build strong relationships across construction and Kitchen industries
• Work with Kitchen Designers to deliver smart, practical solutions
• Handle enquiries professionally and promote our full product range
• Guide customers through 3D design walkthroughs online
• Liaise with Depots and NDCs to ensure customer satisfaction

What We Need From You

• Must have direct field sales experience
• Business development experience gained ideally within construction or trade only environment
• Kitchen sales experience is ideal.
• Ability to plan and organise own workload
• Outstanding presentation and negotiation skills
• Ability to influence customers on order to realistically meeting expectations
• Hold a full driving license

What We Can Offer You

• €55,000-60,000 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 is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

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 [e-mail] with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.