Job description

Trainee Graduate Design Account Manager

Location: Maidstone Salary: £35,000 + benefits

We are recruiting for a Trainee Graduate Design Account Manager to join a leading UK manufacturer within the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom (KBB) sector. You will support major residential developers and contractor clients across the South East, working on large-scale new-build housing projects and learning how to manage commercial accounts from end to end.

This role is ideal for a recent Design graduate who wants to build a long-term career in construction sales, account management and project coordination. You will work closely with experienced Business Account Managers while developing the technical, commercial and relationship-building skills needed to manage your own portfolio of developer accounts.

The Role

As a Trainee Graduate Design Account Manager – Construction (New Build), you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of KBB products into live residential developments. You will assist with project coordination, client communication, design interpretation and commercial support across multiple sites.

• Supporting senior account managers with larger and more complex developer accounts

• Building strong relationships with architects, site managers, project managers, buyers and senior stakeholders

• Reviewing and understanding kitchen, bedroom and bathroom layouts, design plans and product specifications

• Ensuring high levels of service delivery across all live projects

• Coordinating installations, deliveries and project timelines across multiple stakeholders

• Identifying commercial opportunities within existing accounts

• Working closely with internal design, production, logistics and customer service teams to ensure seamless project delivery

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Design-related degree (e.g., Interior Design, Product Design, Architectural Design, Spatial Design, Furniture Design or similar)

• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with people at all levels

• The ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines and live projects

• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a willingness to learn and develop

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

• The ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team

• Basic IT literacy

What We're Looking For

• Someone ambitious who wants to build a long-term career in construction sales and account management

• A customer-focused mindset with a drive to deliver excellent service

• A full UK driving licence (regional travel required)

About the Company

Our client is a well-established UK manufacturer with over 50 years of success, supplying high-quality fitted furniture into some of the largest residential developments in the UK. They are known for their strong reputation, long-term partnerships and commitment to developing talent internally.

This is a genuine career opportunity with full training and clear progression into a Business Account Manager position.

Apply Now

If you hold a Design degree and want to develop your career within construction sales and account management, we would love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chequers Centre

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£40,000 Per Month

Published at

28-04-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English