Assistant Depot Manager: Lead Sales & Team Growth

Howdens-95ed4e89; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses & incentives

Pension plan

Annual leave up to 32 days

Staff discount

Share scheme

Wellbeing support

Training & development

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to support the Depot Manager in driving sales, customer service and overall performance within a fast-paced depot. You will lead and coach the team, build strong relationships with local trade customers and promote the full product range.

The role offers progression to a Depot Manager with ongoing training, a competitive salary, bonuses, a generous pension, up to 32 days leave, staff discount, and a share scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer focus with a clear commercial mindset.
• A practical problem solver who takes initiative.
• Confident communicator who can build strong relationships with local trade.
• Well organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Customer focus

Commercial mindset

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organisation

Planning

Career progression

Job description

Howdens Joinery is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to support the Depot Manager in driving sales, customer service and overall performance within a fast-paced depot. You will lead and coach the team, build strong relationships with local trade customers and promote the full product range.

The role offers progression to a Depot Manager with ongoing training, a competitive salary, bonuses, a generous pension, up to 32 days leave, staff discount, and a share scheme.