Design Consultant/Mentor

Location: Nationwide Opportunities Across the UK
Salary: £35,000–£40,000 Basic (London Weighting Available) + Uncapped Commission + Talent Builder Bonus Scheme
Realistic Year 1 Earnings: £70,000–£75,000 OTE
Contract: Full Time | Permanent

Our client is seeking experienced Design Consultants/Mentors to join their expanding kitchen renovation division, working with homeowners across the UK to deliver high-quality kitchen transformation solutions.

This is an outstanding opportunity for accomplished kitchen sales professionals who enjoy building relationships, providing expert design advice and delivering an exceptional customer experience. In addition to managing your own portfolio of customers, you'll also mentor a small group of Graduate Design Consultants, helping to develop the next generation of talent while taking your first steps towards leadership.

All appointments are pre-qualified and pre-booked , allowing you to focus entirely on delivering first-class consultations. There is no cold calling or high-pressure selling —success is built on professionalism, expertise and customer trust.

As a Design Consultant, you'll meet customers in their homes, understand their renovation goals and recommend tailored kitchen solutions that meet their needs and budget. From the initial consultation through to project completion, you'll deliver an outstanding customer journey while building long-term relationships and achieving impressive earning potential.

Alongside your own sales activity, you'll provide ongoing support and guidance to Graduate Design Consultants, helping them develop confidence, product knowledge and commercial skills.

• Conduct pre-arranged in-home design consultations with prospective customers
• Understand customer requirements and recommend tailored kitchen renovation solutions
• Prepare straightforward kitchen designs using the company's training and systems
• Present products, pricing and recommendations in a professional, consultative manner
• Manage your own sales pipeline, customer communications and follow-up activity
• Deliver and exceed monthly sales and performance objectives
• Represent our client professionally throughout the customer journey
• Maintain accurate customer records using the CRM system
• Promote your territory through appropriate social media activity (full training provided)
• Liaise closely with installation teams to ensure projects run smoothly
• Mentor and support a small number of Graduate Design Consultants
• Share best practice and contribute to the development of less experienced colleagues

We're looking for experienced kitchen sales professionals who combine commercial success with a genuine passion for delivering outstanding customer service.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience within the kitchen design or home improvement sector
• A consultative sales approach with excellent relationship-building skills
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Commercial awareness with a track record of achieving sales targets
• Self-motivation and the ability to manage your own workload effectively
• A positive, resilient and professional attitude
• Good IT skills and experience using CRM systems
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Flexibility to travel throughout your designated territory, including occasional overnight stays where required

Our client is committed to investing in its people and offers a structured development programme designed to support both your immediate success and long-term career progression.

You'll benefit from:

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
• Weekly sales meetings and regular coaching sessions
• Monthly skills workshops to enhance your commercial and leadership capabilities
• A clearly defined progression pathway into Team Leader and Management roles
• Continuous mentoring and support from experienced leaders

• £35,000–£40,000 basic salary (plus London Weighting where applicable)
• Uncapped commission
• Realistic first-year earnings of £70,000–£75,000 OTE
• Additional Talent Builder Bonus linked to the success of Graduate Consultants you mentor
• High-quality pre-booked customer appointments
• No cold calling or canvassing
• Company pension
• Mileage reimbursed in line with company policy
• Business expenses covered where applicable
• All IT equipment, product samples and tools provided
• Supportive, collaborative culture with genuine opportunities for career progression

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced kitchen sales professionals looking to earn an exceptional income while developing leadership experience in a supportive and forward-thinking business.

If you're ready to move beyond traditional direct sales environments and join a company that values professionalism, mentoring and long-term career development, we'd love to hear from you.

Simon Acres Recruitment are acting as the employment agency in relation to this vacancy.