Assistant Depot Manager: Lead Sales & Team Performance

Howdens-95ed4e89; Cardigan; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Pension plan (12% company contribution

Annual leave up to 32 days

Staff discount

Share scheme

40 hour week

No evenings or Sundays

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is looking for an Assistant Depot Manager to support the Depot Manager in daily operations at a busy depot. You will build strong relationships with local trade customers and coach the team to improve performance, sales and service.

This role offers ongoing training, generous rewards and a strong team culture. You will be part of a busy, high‑performance environment with clear progression opportunities within Howdens.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer focus with a clear commercial mindset.
• Proactive 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 with a clear desire to progress.

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.

Job description

Howdens Joinery is looking for an Assistant Depot Manager to support the Depot Manager in daily operations at a busy depot. You will build strong relationships with local trade customers and coach the team to improve performance, sales and service.

This role offers ongoing training, generous rewards and a strong team culture. You will be part of a busy, high‑performance environment with clear progression opportunities within Howdens.