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This isnt a standard apprenticeship Its a role where you can turn peoples kitchen dreams into reality and a place where you can make a real difference.

In June 2026 Howdens is launching a brandnew enhanced cohort programme for Apprentice Kitchen Sales Designers across major city regions in the North of England. This programme has senior leadership backing additional learning and a community of apprentices progressing together.

If youre ambitious peoplefocused and interested in sales design and building relationships this is an outstanding way to start a longterm career with one of the UKs most successful businesses.

What makes this apprenticeship different

Youll be part of a regional cohort learning and developing together from day one. Alongside your depotbased role youll benefit from:

• Cohorted classroom sessions with apprentices from day one
• Direct learning from Howdens experts including:
• Lead Kitchen Sales Designers
• Product and category teams
• Internal sales and leadership teams
• Close support from Learning & Development and training partners
• One-to-one support from your apprenticeship coach
• Strong visibility and sponsorship from senior leaders
• A structured supportive route into a sales career with real progression

This programme is designed to help you fast-track your career into a future top performer and sales leader not just fill a role.

The role what youll be learning to do

As an Apprentice Kitchen Sales Designer youll learn how to turn ideas into reality.

Youll work with professional builders and their customers to:

• Understand customer needs and lifestyle requirements
• Visit homes to measure and plan kitchen spaces
• Design inspirational kitchens using Howdens marketleading products and design tools
• Create highquality visuals using our My Kitchen design service
• Price plan and manage orders accurately and professionally
• Build longlasting relationships based on trust and service

This is a sales role but its also creative relationshipfocused and highly skilled.

Who this programme is for

You dont need experience in kitchens or sales well teach you that.

Were looking for people who:

• Enjoy talking to people and building relationships
• Are motivated driven and keen to succeed
• Like problemsolving and being creative
• Have a competitive spirit
• Want a longterm career not just a shortterm job
• Are organised reliable and ready to take responsibility
• Are open to learning feedback and personal development

Apprenticeship details

• Level 3 Fitted Furniture Design Technician Apprenticeship
• Duration: approximately 14 months
• Delivered through a blend of:
• Onthejob learning
• Cohorted classroom sessions
• Support from Howdens Learning & Development team
• External training provider input
• Support provided to achieve English and maths (if required)

Locations & travel

Roles are available across the following city regions:

• Liverpool
• Manchester
• Leeds
• Sheffield
• Newcastle

Youll visit customer homes and sites so a driving licence is required. Business mileage will be reimbursed.

Reward & benefits

• Starting salary: 16686
• Paid holiday entitlement
• Generous pension scheme
• Team incentives and social events
• Staff discount on Howdens products

Most importantly youll gain skills confidence and experience that open doors within Howdens and throughout your career.

About Howdens

Howdens is the UKs number one trade kitchen supplier trusted by over 460000 trade professionals. With over 900 depots and strong local relationships were a business built on teamwork entrepreneurship and longterm careers.

Were proud to be recognised as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer for the last four years and we care deeply about developing our future talent.

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