The Role

As a Business Developer apprentice you will learn to:

  • Use creative marketing materials to promote Howdens products, depot events and sales periods to new and existing customers
  • Keep in touch with both depots lead banks regularly via the telephone and using our customer engagement messaging tool
  • Develop long term collaborative relationships with customers
  • Proactively gain new accounts, repeat business, and generate qualified leads for the team through outgoing sales calls

    • Provide potential and existing customers with the highest level of customer service.

    The Person

  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to build string relationships
  • Good customer service skills
  • Target driven
  • Planning and organising skills
  • Ability to prioritise own workload
  • A desire for continuous personal and professional development

    • The Apprenticeship

  • Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 – Intermediate Apprenticeship
  • Training provided by in house Learning & Development Team
  • Support from external training provider
  • 15 Month programme including minimum 12 month learning period plus end point assessment
  • GCSE Maths and English desired but not essential, as these will be covered during the apprenticeship

    • In return for your hard work and commitment you will be rewarded with some great benefits, which include:

  • £15,000 annual salary
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Paid holiday entitlement
  • Team incentives and outings
  • Staff discount on Howdens products