Assistant Depot Manager

Howdens-95ed4e89; New Milton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses and incentives

Training and development

Pension plan

Annual leave

Staff discount

Share scheme

40 hour week

Wellbeing support

Virtual GP

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to support the Depot Manager in day-to-day operations, drive sales, and deliver excellent customer service within a fast-paced depot environment.

You will lead and develop the team, build strong relationships with local trade customers, oversee sales, warehouse and stock, and deputise for the Depot Manager when needed while upholding safety standards and achieving targets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supporting a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer focus with a commercial mindset.
• Ability to spot opportunities to grow sales and improve performance.
• Proactive problem-solver with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Supporting your Depot Manager in the day to day running of the depot.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with local trade customers.
• Leading, coaching and developing the team to improve performance.
• Overseeing sales, customer service, warehouse and stock.
• Reviewing performance and helping to drive sales and achieve targets.
• Promoting the full range of products and services.
• Deposing for your Depot Manager when needed.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety across the depot.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales-driven

Customer focus

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Job description

Join the UK’s Number One Trade Kitchen SupplierJoin Howdens as an Assistant Depot Manager and play a key role in driving the success of your depot. We’re hiring someone who thrives in a fast paced, hands-on environment and is motivated by driving sales and working closely with their team to deliver results. You’ll support your Depot Manager to grow the business, build strong local trade relationships and achieve sales and growth targets.This is a varied role where you’ll get involved across the depot, from leading and supporting your team to driving sales, customer service and overall performance. If you’re ambitious and looking to progress, this is a great opportunity to build the skills and experience needed to step into a Depot Manager role, supported by ongoing training and development.What we can offer you:Competitive salary, brilliant bonuses and outstanding depot incentivesTraining and ongoing developmentExcellent pension plan with up to 12% company contributionUp to 32 days annual leave, including bank holidays.Holiday entitlement rises with serviceGenerous staff discount on Howdens productsBuy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme40 hour working weekNo evening, Sunday or Bank Holiday workingVirtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your familyA strong team culture that genuinely sets us apartWhat we’re looking for:Experience supporting or leading a team in a fast-paced environmentStrong customer focus with a clear commercial mindsetSomeone who spots opportunities to grow sales and improve performanceA practical problem solver who takes initiative and makes things happenConfident communicator who can build strong relationships with local tradeWell organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise effectivelyAmbition and drive, with a clear desire to progressResilient and comfortable working in a busy, high-performance environment What you’ll be doing:Supporting your Depot Manager in the day to day running of the depotBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with local trade customersLeading, coaching and developing the team to improve performanceOverseeing sales, customer service, warehouse and stockReviewing performance and helping to drive sales and achieve targetsPromoting the full range of products and servicesDeputising for your Depot Manager when neededMaintaining high standards of health and safety across the depotWhat it’s like to work here:We take pride in getting things right first time for our customersEveryone pulls their weight and supports each other as one teamIt’s a busy depot, so we keep things simple, work fast and get the job doneWe all play a part in the depot’s success and share in the team bonusWe build trust by doing what we say we will, every dayHow to apply:If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as an Assistant Depot Manager, then we are keen to hear from you.About Howdens:Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values.There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email [e-mail] with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.#LI-LO1 #CVL INDKSD #Reed