Apprentice Contract Sales Kitchen Designer

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 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.  

We are looking for an apprentice contract sales kitchen designer to join our team of specialists and learn from our experienced teams. Ideally we are looking for someone in the Northampton/ Birmingham area however the role will be hybrid so location is not a major issue. You will be required to travel for training and development purposes and for the first two weeks you will be training in the Ashford office in Kent. 

Hours - Monday - Friday 8am-5.00pm - No weekends

What’s 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 Designer.  

• 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. 

• A competitive salary

• 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, full training will be given.

• You will need to be well organised and self motivated, with a hunger to learn and grow. 

• You’ll be methodical and tenacious in your approach be meticulous in terms of planning

• You’ll have great communication skills and be able to talk to a diverse set of individuals 

• You’ll 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?

• You will become part of the Benchmarx contract sales design team and will be responsible for designing, quoting and producing presentation packs to suit the customers' needs whilst adhering to deadlines. 

• At contract sales we deal with large scale newbuilds, developments, housing associations and local authorities. 

• You will be working closely with our sales team and project managers to provide great customer service from estimation through to delivery.

A bit about us: 

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.

We’re driving to become a truly inclusive employer. We want everyone to be at their best and it’s our ambition that everyone within our Group feels safe, welcome and confident to be their authentic selves. You be you, it makes us, us.