Contracts 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 Contracts 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.  

Our most successful Contracts Kitchen 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 for a minimum of 12 months is essential for this role, but don't worry, we will provide you with a company car.  

What experience do I need?

You will be joining our Contracts Sales Team, we have a total of 50 colleagues of which 20 are experienced Contract Kitchen Designers across the UK, so you will be in safe hands. We support our major public sector contracts within the Kent and London Boroughs.  

Full training is given upon joining, so you don't need any previous experience. You'll provide a surveying service that includes measuring kitchens and with the use of CAD (Computer-Aided Design), producing plans that meet our clients specifications. You will work on Social Housing & New Build Contract contracts carrying out surveys in both vacant and tenanted properties.  This is a hybrid role, you will either be with customers doing site surveys, in branch or working from home. 

Hours - Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm No weekend working

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary package
• 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• 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. 
• Competitive Family Friendly Policies
• At Benchmarx, we have strong family values and believe in getting the right work/life balance, meaning you’ll only work during the week. We make sure that hard work is rewarded and as an inclusive, family environment we want every team member to be recognised for the work they do. 

What will I be doing?  

So now you have had a great onboarding and with you new learned knowledge of our products and newly trained design skills - here’s a snap shot of what a the day in the life of a Contracts Kitchen Designer looks like.

• You will be required to visit residential properties for our main customers within the South East area, sometimes you may be travelling up to 3 hours a day. (Mileage paid)
• Our success is built on strong relationships with our customers, so it’s essential that you can build and develop long terms relationships and deliver the highest standards of service. 
• Working with Social Housing / Councils and our stakeholders, 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 Contract clients fully updated in the process.  
• Using your new found expert knowledge and creative flair, you will be able to ask great questions to establish what’s really important and design the dream kitchen solution using CAD and securing a sale.
• Safety is at the forefront of everything we do for both our customers and colleagues.  In this role we will provide you with a Loan Working Device to ensure you feel safe at all times. 

What experience do you need?

• Previous industry knowledge is not essential, we are looking for transferable skills, exceptional customer service, a team player and someone that can also work on their own initiative.
• Someone that can demonstration great organisational and communication skills. 
• We ask for a creative mind and the enthusiasm to learn new skills that has a attention to detail is key to excel in this role. 
• 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 customers and colleagues

A bit about us

For 15 years Benchmarx have offered a high quality range of kitchens and joinery products backed up by excellent service.  But what really sets us apart is a company culture of being great people to work with, whether as colleagues or with our valued customers.  With over 150 branches UK wide, we are proud to be part of Travis Perkins. 

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.

Closing date for applications - 15th August