Apprentice Kitchen Sales Designer - 2026 Cohort

Job description

Design a career. Build your future. Learn with the UK's Number 1 Trade Supplier This isn't a standard apprenticeship – It's a role where you can turn people's kitchen dreams into reality, and a place where you can make a real difference. In June 2026, Howdens is launching a brand‐new, 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 you're ambitious, people‐focused and interested in sales, design and building relationships, this is an outstanding way to start a long‐term career with one of the UK's most successful businesses.

What makes this apprenticeship different?RoleYou'll be part of a regional cohort, learning and developing together from day one. Alongside your depot‐based role, you'll 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 You'll Be Learning To DoAs an Apprentice Kitchen Sales Designer, you'll learn how to turn ideas into reality.

You'll 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' market‐leading products and design tools

Create high‐quality visuals using our My Kitchen design service

Price, plan and manage orders accurately and professionally

Build long‐lasting relationships based on trust and service

This is a sales role, but it's also creative, relationship‐focused, and highly skilled.

Who This Programme Is ForYou don't need experience in kitchens or sales – we'll teach you that.

We're Looking For People Who

Enjoy talking to people and building relationships

Are motivated, driven and keen to succeed

Like problem‐solving and being creative

Have a competitive spirit

Want a long‐term career, not just a short‐term 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:

On‐the‐job learning

Cohorted classroom sessions

Support from Howdens' Learning & Development team

External training provider input

Support provided to achieve English and maths (if required)

Locations & travelRoles Are Available Across The Following City Regions

Liverpool

Manchester

Leeds

Sheffield

Newcastle

You'll visit customer homes and sites, so a driving licence is required. Business mileage will be reimbursed.

Reward & Benefits

Starting salary: £16,686

Paid holiday entitlement

Generous pension scheme

Team incentives and social events

Staff discount on Howdens products

Most importantly, you'll gain skills, confidence and experience that open doors – within Howdens and throughout your career.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-05-2026

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