Assistant Depot Manager: Lead Growth & Team Performance

Howdens-95ed4e89; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension plan with up to 12%

Up to 32 days annual leave

Staff discount on Howdens products

Bonus incentives

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager in the UK to support daily depot operations, lead a busy team and drive sales growth within a fast-paced environment.

You will build strong relationships with local trade customers, coach staff, oversee warehouse and stock, and help ensure high safety standards. A path to Depot Manager is supported by training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer focus with a clear commercial mindset.
• Confident communicator who can build strong relationships with local trade.
• Ability to spot opportunities to grow sales and improve performance.
• Resilient and capable of thriving in a busy, high-performance depot.

Responsibilities

• Supporting your Depot Manager in the day-to-day running of the depot.
• Leading, coaching and developing the team to improve performance.
• Overseeing sales, customer service, warehouse and stock.
• Reviewing performance and helping to drive sales to achieve targets.
• Promoting the full range of products and services; deputising for the Depot Manager when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer focus

Sales mindset

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Howdens Joinery is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager in the UK to support daily depot operations, lead a busy team and drive sales growth within a fast-paced environment.

You will build strong relationships with local trade customers, coach staff, oversee warehouse and stock, and help ensure high safety standards. A path to Depot Manager is supported by training and development opportunities.