Assistant Depot Manager

TN United Kingdom; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; 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 dynamic environment where you can develop your leadership skills and potentially advance to Depot Manager. With extensive training programs and a strong team spirit, you will thrive in a fast-paced setting while enjoying a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits. Join a company recognized as one of the best to work for, and be part of a team that values ambition and motivation.

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 Howdens products

Buy as you earn share scheme

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Ability to motivate and drive a team towards targets.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Problem-solving abilities

Target-driven mindset

Ambition and motivation

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Job description

Assistant Depot Manager Role

As an Assistant Depot Manager, you will support your Depot Manager with the day-to-day 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 surpass sales targets by building strong relationships with the local trade.

The environment is fast-paced, competitive, and demanding, but also financially rewarding and characterized by a strong team spirit that sets us apart.

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

Skills and Attributes Needed:

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

What We Offer:

• Monthly depot bonus (OTE)
• Team incentives and outings
• Matched contribution pension scheme (Howdens contributes a minimum of 8%, up to 12% if you contribute more)
• 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 are the first choice for more than 460,000 trade professionals. Last year, our sales reached approximately £2.3 billion, and we have an ambitious growth plan.

We foster a strong entrepreneurial culture and offer opportunities to develop within a dynamic, commercial environment. Our competitive salary, development prospects, and rewarding work culture are why many of our employees enjoy working here. We have also been recognized as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.