Assistant Depot Manager

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Assistant Depot Manager to support the daily operations of a busy depot. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop essential skills for future leadership positions. You will work in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, where your contributions directly impact sales growth and team success. With comprehensive training and a strong team spirit, this position is perfect for ambitious individuals eager to thrive in a competitive landscape. Join a company recognized as one of the best to work for and take the next step in your career!

Benefits

Monthly depot bonus (OTE)

Team incentives and outings

Matched contribution pension scheme

24 days holiday, increasing to 26 days after 5 years

Staff discount on products

Buy as you earn share scheme

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to inspire and motivate the team.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities to address challenges effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support Depot Manager in daily operations and sales growth.
• Assist in recruiting and motivating the team to achieve targets.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Problem-solving skills

Target-driven mindset

Ambition and drive

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Job description

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Assistant Depot Manager

As an Assistant Depot Manager, you will support your Depot Manager with the day-to-day running of the depot. Your role includes identifying and suggesting new opportunities to grow sales. You will assist your Depot Manager in various tasks such as reviewing the P&L, recruiting, leading by example, and motivating the team to achieve and exceed sales targets by building strong relationships with the local trade.

The environment is fast-paced, competitive, and demanding, but also highly rewarding financially and through our strong team spirit that sets us apart.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to learn everything needed to become a Depot Manager in the future. With our extensive online and face-to-face training, you will gain the skills and knowledge required to succeed as an Assistant Depot Manager and eventually manage your own depot.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Inspirational leadership
• Problem-solving skills
• Target-driven mindset
• Ambition and drive
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Benefits of being an Assistant Depot Manager:

• Monthly depot bonus (OTE)
• Team incentives and outings
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with Howdens contributing a minimum of 8%, up to 12% with additional contributions
• 24 days holiday, increasing to 26 days after 5 years
• Staff discount on Howdens products
• Buy as you earn share scheme

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s leading trade kitchen supplier, offering thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We operate over 900 depots across the UK and Europe, serving more than 460,000 trade professionals. Our sales last year reached approximately £2.3 billion, and we have an ambitious growth plan.

We foster a strong entrepreneurial ethos and provide opportunities to develop within a fast-paced, commercial environment. Our competitive salary, development programs, and rewarding culture are reasons why our employees enjoy working here. We have been recognized as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.