Assistant Depot Manager

TN United Kingdom; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to support daily operations and drive sales growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain insights into depot management. With a focus on team motivation and building strong local relationships, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment. The company promotes a strong team spirit and offers extensive training, ensuring you have the tools for success. If you're ambitious and ready to take on challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Monthly depot bonus (OTE)

Team incentives and outings

Matched contribution pension scheme

24 days holiday

Staff discount on products

Buy As You Earn share scheme

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to inspire and motivate the team.
• Proven problem-solving abilities in a competitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Depot Manager in daily operations and sales growth.
• Motivate the team to achieve and exceed sales targets.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Problem-solving skills

Target-driven mindset

Ambition and drive

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Job description

Assistant Depot Manager Role

As an Assistant Depot Manager, you will support your Depot Manager in the daily operations of the depot and identify new opportunities to grow sales. Your support can include 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 rewarding both financially and through our strong team spirit.

This role offers a great opportunity to learn about becoming a Depot Manager in the future. Combined with our extensive online and face-to-face training, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed for success in this role and beyond.

Skills and Attributes Needed

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

Benefits

• Monthly depot bonus (OTE)
• Team incentives and outings
• Matched contribution pension scheme (minimum 8%, up to 12%)
• 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. With over 900 depots across the UK and Europe, we serve more than 460,000 trade professionals. Last year, our sales reached approximately £2.3 billion, and we have ambitious growth plans.

We foster a strong entrepreneurial ethos and offer opportunities for development within a fast-paced, commercial environment. Our competitive salary, development opportunities, and rewards contribute to a positive workplace culture, recognized by our ranking as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.