Assistant Depot Manager

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

Job summary

A leading trade kitchen supplier seeks an Assistant Depot Manager to support depot operations and drive sales. This role offers a pathway to becoming a Depot Manager, with extensive training provided. Join a competitive environment focused on team spirit and rewards, with benefits including bonuses, holiday entitlement, and pension schemes.

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

• Experience in a leadership role.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Drive to meet and exceed targets.

Responsibilities

• Support the Depot Manager with daily operations.
• Review the P&L and manage recruitment.
• Motivate the team to achieve sales targets.

Skills

Inspirational leader

Problem-solving skills

Target-driven

Ambition and drive

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Job description

As an Assistant Depot Manager, you will support your Depot Manager with the daily operations of the depot, identifying and suggesting new opportunities to grow sales. Your support may 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 provides an excellent opportunity to learn about becoming a Depot Manager in the future. Coupled with our extensive online and face-to-face training, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed as an Assistant Depot Manager and eventually manage your own depot.

Skills and attributes needed to be successful:

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

Benefits of working with us as an Assistant Depot Manager:

• Monthly depot bonus (OTE)
• Team incentives and outings
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with Howdens contributing a minimum of 8% and 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. We operate over 900 depots across the UK and Europe, serving 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 provide opportunities to develop within a fast-paced, commercial environment. Our competitive salary, development prospects, and attractive rewards make Howdens a great place to work. We are proud to be named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.