£10K/yr to £50K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Showroom Design and Sales Apprentice

Posted by M. K. M. BUILDING SUPPLIES.

Showroom Design and Sales Apprentice L3 (Kitchen & Bathroom) - Barrow In Furness.

Looking to develop a career in design? This is an exciting opportunity to build a career with the largest independent builders' merchant in the UK and be fully supported throughout with a great training package.

In this role you'll learn how to create ideas & plans for kitchens & bathrooms that meet customer requirements, and you will assist in managing projects through from design to installation.

Duties and Responsibilities

You will:

  • Create innovative designs using the MKM approved software
  • Develop a strong working knowledge of the full MKM range
  • Assist in creating quotes, chasing leads and closing sales through conversational selling skills
  • Follow up sales with after care contact and act on any concerns
  • Keep abreast of latest industry trends and innovations
  • Working 7am - 5pm Mon - Fri and alternate Saturday mornings - this will be working 44 and a half hours a week. (under 18 year olds would work a max of 40 hours a week)

Qualifications and Skills

  • You'll need a passion for people and a flair for design
  • Ability and enthusiasm to assist with the end-to-end customer journey
  • Full driver's licence would be desirable.

Benefits

In return, you can be a part of the UK's largest independent Builders Merchant and winner of many industry awards. Some of the benefits we offer include:

  • £12 per hour for applicants 21 years of age and over, pro rata for under 21 years of age.
  • Substantial staff discounts
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Holiday scheme which rewards length of service
  • Perkbox discounts
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Performance related bonus
  • Financial Planning Support
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Enhanced Maternity
  • Enhanced Paternity
  • Substantial Employee Discount
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health Support

MKM is the leading independent builders' merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 127 branches and over 3000 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the 'MKM family' for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!