Assistant Depot Manager - Drive Sales & Team Growth

Howden Joinery Limited; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension plan

Staff discount on Howdens products

Bonus and depot incentives

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to support the Depot Manager in day-to-day operations and drive sales, customer service and overall performance at a busy depot. You will lead a hands-on team, build strong relationships with local trades, and contribute to achieving growth targets.

The role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, pension, and development opportunities. There is a 40-hour working week with no evenings or Sundays, plus comprehensive wellbeing support and staff

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supporting a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer focus with a commercial mindset.
• Identifies opportunities to grow sales and improve performance.
• Practical problem solver who takes initiative.
• Confident communicator who builds relationships with local trades.
• Well organized with planning and prioritization skills.
• Ambition to progress into a Depot Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Depot Manager in day-to-day depot running.
• Build and maintain relationships with local trade customers.
• Lead, coach and develop the team to improve performance across sales, service, and stock.
• Review performance and drive sales to meet targets.
• Promote the full range of products and services.
• Deputise for the Depot Manager when needed.
• Maintain high health and safety standards across the depot.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer focus

Sales growth

Communication

Organised

Ambition to progress

Job description

Howdens Joinery is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to support the Depot Manager in day-to-day operations and drive sales, customer service and overall performance at a busy depot. You will lead a hands-on team, build strong relationships with local trades, and contribute to achieving growth targets.

The role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, pension, and development opportunities. There is a 40-hour working week with no evenings or Sundays, plus comprehensive wellbeing support and staff