Trainee Graduate Design Account Manager

Location: Maidstone Salary: £35,000 + benefits

We are recruiting for a Trainee Graduate Design Account Manager to join a leading UK manufacturer within the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom (KBB) sector. You will support major residential developers and contractor clients across the South East, working on large-scale new-build housing projects and learning how to manage commercial accounts from end to end.

This role is ideal for a recent Design graduate who wants to build a long-term career in construction sales, account management and project coordination. You will work closely with experienced Business Account Managers while developing the technical, commercial and relationship-building skills needed to manage your own portfolio of developer accounts.

As a Trainee Graduate Design Account Manager - Construction (New Build), you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of KBB products into live residential developments. You will assist with project coordination, client communication, design interpretation and commercial support across multiple sites.

• Supporting senior account managers with larger and more complex developer accounts

• Building strong relationships with architects, site managers, project managers, buyers and senior stakeholders

• Reviewing and understanding kitchen, bedroom and bathroom layouts, design plans and product specifications

• Ensuring high levels of service delivery across all live projects

• Coordinating installations, deliveries and project timelines across multiple stakeholders

• Identifying commercial opportunities within existing accounts

• Working closely with internal design, production, logistics and customer service teams to ensure seamless project delivery

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Design-related degree (e.g., Interior Design, Product Design, Architectural Design, Spatial Design, Furniture Design or similar)

• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with people at all levels

• The ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines and live projects

• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a willingness to learn and develop

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

• The ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team

• Basic IT literacy

• Someone ambitious who wants to build a long-term career in construction sales and account management

• A customer-focused mindset with a drive to deliver excellent service

• A full UK driving licence (regional travel required)

Our client is a well-established UK manufacturer with over 50 years of success, supplying high-quality fitted furniture into some of the largest residential developments in the UK. They are known for their strong reputation, long-term partnerships and commitment to developing talent internally.

This is a genuine career opportunity with full training and clear progression into a Business Account Manager position.

If you hold a Design degree and want to develop your career within construction sales and account management, we would love to hear from you.