Kitchen Sales Designer Review

by Howdens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am currently learning how to design kitchens and sell them to customers. My job involves going out into customers homes and measuring for their new kitchen. I also present the final designs to the customers in depot and show them the products they have in their kitchen.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learnt how to deal with all types of customers whether it is in person or via email/telephone. I developed my CAD software skills and used them to make the best possible kitchens for my customers. I have also learnt how to use the Howdens quoting system to price up our products that customers want to purchase.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my job because I am designing kitchens for customers as well as getting to know them along the way. I love seeing the end results of my kitchen designs, it may not be often but I when I do see the final design I am amazed by how well I did.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My apprenticeship programme is quite organised because my tutor comes out once a month and is available when I have any questions. I do struggle to find time to do my apprenticeship work because I am working full time. I am out measuring and designing in between my collegework.

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive a lot of support from my employer and the team I work with are always happy to help.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I receive a lot of support by my training provider. My tutor comes out once a month to help me submit the work for my apprenticeship. I can contact my tutor when needed.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

My qualification is relevant to my job role so it does help me perform better in my role. I feel like the paperwork side of the qualification could be worded better as it can be confusing but this does not effect my role.

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Howdens have many activities throughout the year including go karting, rounders and dragon boat racing. There is many opportunities to get involved with other depots and members of staff.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because they are an excellent company to work for and their products and services are of high quality. They are in an in-stock business and this is great for customers who want to order something straight away.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Howdens?

I would advise them to definitely get on board. They are an excellent company to work for and there are so many perks to working for them.