Assistant Depot Manager: Drive Sales & Team Growth

Howdens; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Training and development

Pension (up to 12%

Up to 32 days leave

Staff discount

Buy-as-you-earn shares

40 hour week

No evenings or Sundays

Wellbeing support

Strong team culture

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s leading trade kitchen supplier, seeking an Assistant Depot Manager in Greater London. You will support the Depot Manager to grow the business, lead the team, and strengthen local trade relationships while driving sales and delivering results.

This varied role offers training, development and a clear path toward a Depot Manager position, with a 40‑hour week, pension, and staff benefits.

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 who takes initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support your Depot Manager in day-to-day depot operations.
• Build and maintain relationships with local trade customers.
• Lead, coach and develop the team to improve performance.
• Oversee sales, customer service, warehouse 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer focus

Commercial mindset

Sales growth

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational planning

Ambition to progress

Resilience

Job description

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s leading trade kitchen supplier, seeking an Assistant Depot Manager in Greater London. You will support the Depot Manager to grow the business, lead the team, and strengthen local trade relationships while driving sales and delivering results.

This varied role offers training, development and a clear path toward a Depot Manager position, with a 40‑hour week, pension, and staff benefits.