Assistant Depot Manager - Lead Sales & Team Growth

Howdens; Luton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Pension plan 12%

32 days leave

Staff discount

Share scheme

40 hour week

No evenings or Sundays

Wellbeing support

Strong team culture

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager in the UK to support the Depot Manager in daily operations and drive sales with the local trade. You will lead, coach and develop the team while ensuring high standards of customer service and stock control.

The role offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, a strong pension plan, generous annual leave, staff discounts and a share scheme, with a 40‑hour week and no evenings or Sundays.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer focus with a clear commercial mindset.
• Ability to spot 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 planning and prioritisation skills.
• Ambition and drive to progress within the company.
• Resilient in a high‑performance depot environment.

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 achieve targets.
• Promote the full range of products and services.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer focus

Sales drive

Problem solving

Communication

Organisation

Ambition

Resilience

Job description

Howdens Joinery is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager in the UK to support the Depot Manager in daily operations and drive sales with the local trade. You will lead, coach and develop the team while ensuring high standards of customer service and stock control.

The role offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, a strong pension plan, generous annual leave, staff discounts and a share scheme, with a 40‑hour week and no evenings or Sundays.