Depot Manager

Howdens; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Howdens is seeking a Depot Manager in Brighton to oversee depot operations and lead a dynamic team in achieving sales targets. This role offers significant autonomy, requires strong leadership skills, and promotes a competitive and rewarding work environment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Monthly depot bonus OTE

Company car provided

Team incentives and outings

12% company pension contribution

24 days holiday, rising to 26 after 5 years

Staff discount on Howdens products

Buy as you earn share scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in management and leading teams is essential.
• Proven sales background with a target-driven mindset.
• Strong communication skills and ability to inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage depot sales and P&L responsibilities.
• Recruit, lead, and motivate team members.
• Build relationships with local trades and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Management experience

Sales focused

Problem-solving

Effective communicator

Customer service

Job description

Howdens Brighton, England, United Kingdom

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Howdens is a manager-driven business, which means as a Depot Manager you’ll have a significant level of autonomy in your decision-making and how you drive your depot and team to success, which is what makes us so unique.

Your responsibilities will range from managing your own P&L to recruiting, leading, and motivating your team in order to achieve and exceed your sales targets, by building strong working relationships with the local trade. However, you won’t be alone as there is a whole network of teams working behind the scenes who will provide you with immediate guidance, support, and training to help you achieve your goals and ambitions.

The pace is fast, and the environment is competitive and demanding but also incredibly rewarding financially and in our strong sense of team spirit that makes us different from the rest.

Skills and attributes you need to be a successful Depot Manager:

• Management experience
• Inspirational leader
• Sales focused
• Problem-solving
• Target-driven
• Effective communicator
• Ambition and drive
• Customer service
• Results driven
• Thrive in fast-paced environments
  
  

What You Get From Us As a Depot Manager

• Competitive base salary
• Monthly depot bonus OTE
• Company car provided
• Team incentives and outings
• Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years
• Staff discount on Howdens products
• Buy as you earn share scheme
  
  

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How To Apply

When you apply, you will need to attach a CV. If this is your first time applying for a role with us, you will need to activate your account when you apply for this role. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account. Good luck with your application.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email [e-mail] with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials, Retail, and Design Services

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