Assistant Depot Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in trade kitchen supply seeks an Assistant Depot Manager in Troon. This fast-paced role offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with extensive training aimed at developing future depot managers. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

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 or managerial role is preferred.
• Ability to work in a competitive environment with a focus on sales.
• Strong motivator for team performance and achieving targets.

Responsibilities

• Support the Depot Manager in daily operational tasks.
• Identify opportunities to drive sales including reviewing P&L.
• Lead and motivate the team to exceed sales targets.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Problem-solving skills

Target-driven mindset

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 day-to-day running of the depot, always 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 highly rewarding financially and through our 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 potentially manage your own depot one day.

Skills and attributes required:

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

Benefits:

• 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 serve 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 fast-paced, commercial environment. Our competitive salary, development opportunities, and rewarding culture are reasons why our employees enjoy working here, and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.