Assistant Depot Manager: Lead Sales & Team Growth

Howdens; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses & incentives

Pension scheme 12% contributions

Annual leave up to 32 days

Staff discount

Share scheme

40 hour week

No evenings or Sundays

Virtual GP & wellbeing

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is hiring an Assistant Depot Manager in the UK to support daily depot operations, lead the team, engage local trade customers and drive sales. You will deputise for the Depot Manager as needed and help maintain stock, safety and service standards.

The role offers a clear path to progression, ongoing training, a generous benefits package and a strong team culture within a busy, performance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supporting a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer focus with a commercial mindset.
• Ability to spot opportunities to grow sales and improve performance.
• Confident communicator with local trade relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support Depot Manager in day-to-day depot operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local trade customers.
• Lead, coach and develop the team to improve performance.
• Oversee sales, customer service, warehouse and stock control to hit targets.
• Promote the full range of products and services and deputise when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer focus

Commercial mindset

Relationship building

Organised planning

Job description

Howdens Joinery is hiring an Assistant Depot Manager in the UK to support daily depot operations, lead the team, engage local trade customers and drive sales. You will deputise for the Depot Manager as needed and help maintain stock, safety and service standards.

The role offers a clear path to progression, ongoing training, a generous benefits package and a strong team culture within a busy, performance-driven environment.