Assistant Depot Manager — Lead Sales & Team Growth

Howdens Joinery; Cardigan; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses & incentives

Training & development

Pension plan 12%

32 days leave

Staff discount

Share scheme

40 hour week

No weekend work

Wellbeing support

Team culture

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to drive sales and support the depot team in a busy, fast-paced environment. You will work closely with the Depot Manager to grow the business, nurture local trade relationships and deliver results through effective coaching and service excellence.

The role offers development opportunities, a competitive salary with strong bonuses, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer focus with a clear 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 organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively.
• Ambition and drive, with a clear desire to progress.
• Resilient and comfortable working in a busy, high-performance environment.

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

Organization

Ambition

Resilience

Job description

Howdens Joinery is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to drive sales and support the depot team in a busy, fast-paced environment. You will work closely with the Depot Manager to grow the business, nurture local trade relationships and deliver results through effective coaching and service excellence.

The role offers development opportunities, a competitive salary with strong bonuses, and a supportive team culture.