Assistant Depot Manager: Lead Sales & Team Growth

Howdens Joinery; Perth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus and depot incentives

Training and development

Pension with company contribution

Annual leave up to 32 days

Staff discount on Howdens products

Share scheme

40 hour week

No evenings or Sundays

Wellbeing support

Strong team culture

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to drive sales and depot performance while leading a hands-on team. You will work closely with the Depot Manager to grow the business, nurture local trade relationships and hit growth targets.

The role involves leading the team across sales, customer service and stock, with training and development to progress toward a Depot Manager role. It offers a fast-paced environment, a strong team culture, and attractive incentives.

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 depot performance while leading a hands-on team. You will work closely with the Depot Manager to grow the business, nurture local trade relationships and hit growth targets.

The role involves leading the team across sales, customer service and stock, with training and development to progress toward a Depot Manager role. It offers a fast-paced environment, a strong team culture, and attractive incentives.