Assistant Depot Manager: Lead Sales & Team Growth

Howdens; Bar Hill; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Training and development

Pension with up to 12% company contrib

Up to 32 days annual leave

Staff discount on Howdens products

Share scheme

40 hour working week

No evenings or Sundays

Virtual GP and wellbeing support

Strong team culture and bonus

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is looking for an Assistant Depot Manager to drive sales and support the depot team. You’ll work closely with the Depot Manager to grow the business, build strong local trade relationships and deliver results in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

This role offers training and development, a clear path to progression, and a competitive package with bonus potential and generous benefits. You’ll lead by example, maintain high standards of service, health and safety, and help the

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer focus with a commercial mindset.
• Someone who spots opportunities to grow sales and improve performance.
• A practical problem solver who takes initiative and makes things happen.
• Confident communicator who can build strong relationships with local trade.
• Well organized, with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively.
• Ambition and drive, with a clear desire to progress.

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.
• Deputising for your Depot Manager when needed.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety across the depot.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer focus

Sales growth

Problem solving

Communication

Planning & organization

Ambition

Job description

Howdens Joinery is looking for an Assistant Depot Manager to drive sales and support the depot team. You’ll work closely with the Depot Manager to grow the business, build strong local trade relationships and deliver results in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

This role offers training and development, a clear path to progression, and a competitive package with bonus potential and generous benefits. You’ll lead by example, maintain high standards of service, health and safety, and help the