Territory Sales Representative
Howdens
Estimated pay: ÂŁ20.7k-28.7k per year
Corby, NN17
Full time, permanent
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Respectful managers
About Howdens
Howdens is a trade kitchen supplier.
Job description from Howdens
Our Territory Sales Representativesare vital for our business to grow. You will need to build strong relationships with existing and potential new account holders to gain new accounts through a variety of methods in order to achieve and exceed targets. It is down to our Territory Sales Representatives to ensure that the account base across each of the depots continues to consistently grow and give new customers a full understanding of the Howdens model and how this benefits them.
You will collaborate with the Business Developers and Kitchen Sales Designers to convert sales, ensuring a higher sale per account and more frequent trading is achieved from the account base. You will actively participate in sales meetings chaired by the Lead Sales Representative to Share best demonstrable practices with other Territory Sales Representatives in the Area
Our Territory Sales Representatives have a lot of autonomy within the role. You will be seeking new business opportunities where you see fit whilst organising your own diary to develop the customer base in each depot within the territory.
Skills and attributes you need to be a successful Territory Sales Representative:
Influencing and sales skills
Customer-focused
Strong communicator
Results driven
Prioritise own workload
Flexible and approachable
Thrive in fast-paced environments
Be a Howdens Ambassador
Full UK driving license
What you get from us as a Territory Sales Representative:
Competitive salary
Company Vehicle
Monthly depot bonusOTE
Team incentives and outings
Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%.
Staff discount on Howdens products
Buy as you earn share scheme
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.
There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the10 Best Big Companies to Work For.
How to apply:
When you apply, you will need to attach a CV. If this is your first time applying for a role with us, you will need to activate your account when you apply for this role. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account. Good luck with your application.
Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.
Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.
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Job insights from Breakroom
Retail and sales assistants:
Sales assistants help customers and sell goods and services
What you’ll do as a retail and sales assistant:
- Serve and advise customers
- Take delivery of goods and stock
- Arrange and display goods
- Check for damaged or missing items
- Handle customer payments, returns and refunds
- Keep the store clean and tidy
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Dealing with customers
- Standing
- Wearing a uniform
- Heavy lifting
- Cleaning
- Physical activities
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What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Howdens pay sales assistants enough to live on?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
39% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Howdens pay sales assistants market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
69% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do sales assistants at Howdens get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
53% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people get sick pay
Do Howdens pay sales assistants sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
87% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for sales assistants to book a holiday at Howdens?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
100% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for sales assistants to take sick leave at Howdens?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
75% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do sales assistants at Howdens feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
87% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do sales assistants at Howdens get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
38% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful for sales assistants to work at Howdens?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
47% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do sales assistants at Howdens enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
87% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
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Most people recommend their team
Do sales assistants at Howdens recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
72% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do sales assistants get enough training when they start at Howdens?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
60% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Most people get support to progress
Are sales assistants given support to progress at Howdens?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 71% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office only partly understands what’s happening
Do sales assistants think Howdens head office understands what's happening where they work?
Some people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
56% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Most people feel well informed by head office
Do sales assistants feel well informed about how Howdens is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
75% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Howdens employees say about their job
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Best thing
Conversation with builders, getting the sale on kitchens and joinery products
Worst thing
Cold calling, bitchy managers
Trade counter sales at Howdens, February 2025
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Best thing
Been in charge when the boss is off
Worst thing
Doing the jobs the boss don’t want do
Assistant manager at Howdens, December 2024
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