Assistant Depot Manager

TN United Kingdom; Glengarnock; 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 lead a motivated team. This role promises a fast-paced and financially rewarding environment, offering extensive training for career progression. With a focus on building strong relationships and achieving sales targets, you will thrive in a competitive atmosphere. Join a company recognized for its strong team spirit and entrepreneurial ethos, and take the next step in your career with ample development opportunities.

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 products

Buy as you earn share scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support Depot Manager with daily operations and team motivation.
• Review P&L and drive sales targets through strong local relationships.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Problem-solving skills

Target-driven mindset

Ambition and motivation

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Job description

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Assistant Depot Manager Role

As an Assistant Depot Manager, you will support your Depot Manager with the day-to-day operations of the depot. Your responsibilities 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 financially rewarding and characterized by a strong team spirit that sets us apart.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience and skills for future progression to Depot Manager. Our extensive online and face-to-face training will equip you with the knowledge needed to succeed as an Assistant Depot Manager and potentially manage your own depot one day.

Skills and Attributes Needed

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

Benefits

• Monthly depot bonus (OTE)
• Team incentives and outings
• Matched contribution pension scheme (Howdens contributes 8%-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 are on an ambitious growth trajectory.

We foster a strong entrepreneurial ethos and provide opportunities to develop within a dynamic, fast-paced, and commercial environment. Our competitive salary, development opportunities, and rewarding work culture have earned us recognition as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.