Assistant Depot Manager

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

Job summary

Une opportunité excitante en tant qu'Assistant Depot Manager au sein de Howdens Joinery, le principal fournisseur de cuisines pour les professionnels du bâtiment au Royaume-Uni. Ce poste dynamique vous permettra d'assister le gestionnaire de dépôt dans divers aspects opérationnels tout en développant vos compétences pour une future progression de carrière. Avec une équipe motivée et un environnement au rythme rapide, vous serez en position de contribuer significativement aux objectifs de vente et à la culture d'entreprise axée sur la performance.

Benefits

Monthly depot bonus (OTE)

Team incentives and outings

Matched contribution pension scheme (Howdens contributes 8% to 12%)

24 days holiday, increasing to 26 days after 5 years

Staff discount on Howdens products

Buy as you earn share scheme

Qualifications

• Capacité à diriger une équipe de manière inspirante.
• Compétences avancées en résolution de problèmes et atteinte des objectifs.
• Motivation et ambition pour exceller dans un environnement dynamique.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir le Depot Manager dans la gestion quotidienne.
• Identifier des opportunités pour augmenter les ventes.
• Motiver et diriger l'équipe pour dépasser les objectifs.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Problem-solving skills

Target-driven mindset

Ambition and motivation

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Job description

As an Assistant Depot Manager, you will support your Depot Manager with the day-to-day running of the depot. You will identify and suggest 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 financially and through our strong team spirit.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn about becoming a Depot Manager. With our extensive online and face-to-face training, you will gain the skills and knowledge to succeed as an Assistant Depot Manager and potentially manage your own depot in the future.

Skills and attributes needed:

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

What you will receive:

• Monthly depot bonus (OTE)
• Team incentives and outings
• Matched contribution pension scheme (Howdens contributes 8% 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. 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 ambitious growth plans.

Our entrepreneurial ethos and fast-paced, commercial environment provide opportunities for development. Alongside a competitive salary and attractive rewards, this makes Howdens a great place to work. We have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.