Mark Mewett
Kitchen Design Consultant with over 20 years' experience
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Highly successful Kitchen Design Consultant with over 20 years' experience working for the UK's leading kitchen retailers, including Wickes, Wren Kitchens, Homebase, Magnet, Kutchenhaus, Optiplan and B&Q. A commercially driven sales professional with a proven record of exceeding targets, designing inspirational kitchens and delivering exceptional customer service. Experienced in guiding customers through every stage of the sales journey, from initial consultation and home survey through to completion, while consistently building long-term customer relationships.
Experience
Design Consultant - Wickes - Swindon
(2024-07)
Personally generated over £750,000 in sales during 2024, helping the showroom exceed its annual target. Continue to deliver strong customer service and sales performance despite a challenging retail market.
- Designing kitchens using Fusion and Vision
- Conducting home surveys and consultations
- Managing customer enquiries through to completion
- Achieving sales targets and maintaining showroom standards
Design Consultant - Kutchenhaus - Bath
(2022-11 - 2024-07)
Designed premium German-manufactured kitchens within the bespoke market, where precision and attention to detail were essential. The role ended due to insufficient showroom footfall to support two consultants.
- Bespoke kitchen design
- Home surveys
- Customer consultations
- Winner CAD software
Design Manager - Optiplan Kitchens - Thatcham
(2022-02 - 2022-11)
Designed bespoke kitchens for mid-to-high-end projects using ArtiCAD and SMART software. The position ended when the parent company entered receivership.
Design Consultant - Wren Kitchens - Swindon
(2015-07 - 2022-01)
Worked within a highly competitive showroom environment alongside several experienced consultants. One of the highest-performing consultants in the showroom.
- Over £1 million personal sales in three separate years
- First consultant in Swindon to exceed £1 million annual turnover
- Consistently one of the highest average transaction values through effective upselling
- Assisted with adviser coaching and lead generation
Design Consultant - Homebase
(2010-04 - 2015-01)
Recognised as one of the company's Top Gun Consultants and specialist Odina German Kitchen designer.
- £568,000 personal sales in final year
- Worked across three stores
- Trained advisers and supported lead generation
Branch Manager - Magnet Kitchens - Trowbridge
(2008-07 - 2010-02)
Managed a mixed retail and trade showroom with responsibility for sales performance, staffing, stock control and branch operations, gaining valuable commercial and leadership experience.
Design Consultant, Consultant Support, Sales Management Support and Divisional Sales Management Support - B&Q
(2006-05 - 2008-07)
Held a number of progressive positions including Design Consultant, Consultant Support, Sales Management Support and Divisional Sales Management Support.
- £470,000 sales over a 26-week period
- £165,000 January Event
- £159,000 January Event support at Yeading
- Interviewed, trained and coached consultants across multiple regions
Landscape Designer & Contractor - Self-employed
(2006-05)
Successfully owned and operated a landscape design and construction business for over 25 years, specialising in high-quality domestic projects. This experience developed my design expertise, project management and customer service skills before moving into kitchen retail.
