Assistant Depot Manager

Howdens; Croydon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen supplier in the UK is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager in Croydon. This role supports the Depot Manager and aims to develop your career towards management. Ideal candidates are ambitious leaders capable of thriving in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Monthly depot bonus (OTE)

Team incentives and outings

Matched contribution pension scheme (8%-12%)

24 days holiday, increasing to 26 after 5 years

Staff discount on Howdens products

Buy as you earn share scheme

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Target-driven with a competitive mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Depot Manager in daily operations.
• Identify growth opportunities and contribute to sales targets.
• Build strong relationships with local trade.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Problem-solving abilities

Target-driven mindset

Ambition and motivation

Ability to thrive in fast-paced settings

Job description

As an Assistant Depot Manager, you will support the Depot Manager in daily operations, identify growth opportunities, and contribute to sales targets by building strong relationships with local trade. The environment is fast-paced, competitive, and rewarding, fostering a strong team spirit.

This role provides a valuable stepping stone towards becoming a Depot Manager, supported by extensive online and face-to-face training to develop your skills and knowledge.

Skills and attributes needed:

• Inspirational leadership
• Problem-solving abilities
• Target-driven mindset
• Ambition and motivation
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced settings

Benefits include:

• Monthly depot bonus (OTE)
• Team incentives and outings
• Matched contribution pension scheme (8%-12%)
• 24 days holiday, increasing to 26 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 with over 900 depots across the UK and Europe, serving more than 460,000 trade professionals. With sales of approximately £2.3 billion last year and an ambitious growth plan, we offer a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with development opportunities. We are proud to be named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.