Depot Manager

Howden Joinery Group plc; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade kitchen supplier in the UK is seeking a Depot Manager who will drive depot success with autonomy. Responsibilities include managing P&L, leading a motivated team, and achieving sales targets. The role offers a competitive salary and various incentives in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Monthly depot bonus (OTE)

Team incentives and outings

Competitive pension plan (up to 12% company contribution)

Holiday entitlement: 24 days, rising to 26 after 5 years

Staff discount on Howdens products

Buy as you earn share scheme

Responsibilities

• Managing P&L, recruiting, and leading the team.
• Achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Building strong relationships with local trade.

Skills

Management experience

Inspirational leadership

Sales focus

Problem-solving skills

Target-driven mindset

Effective communication

Ambition and drive

Customer service orientation

Results orientation

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Job description

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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. Your responsibilities will include managing your own P&L, recruiting, leading, and motivating your team to achieve and exceed sales targets by building strong relationships with the local trade. You will receive support, guidance, and training from a network of teams behind the scenes to help you reach your goals.

The environment is fast-paced, competitive, and demanding, but also rewarding financially and through our team spirit.

Skills and attributes needed:

• Management experience
• Inspirational leadership
• Sales focus
• Problem-solving skills
• Target-driven mindset
• Effective communication
• Ambition and drive
• Customer service orientation
• Results orientation
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

What you get:

• Competitive base salary
• Monthly depot bonus (OTE)
• Team incentives and outings
• Competitive pension plan (up to 12% company contribution)
• Holiday entitlement: 24 days, rising to 26 after 5 years
• Staff discount on Howdens products
• Buy as you earn share scheme

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s leading trade kitchen supplier with over 900 depots across the UK and Europe, serving more than 460,000 trade professionals. Last year, sales reached approximately £2.3 billion. We foster an entrepreneurial culture with growth opportunities, competitive salaries, and rewards. We are recognized as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply:

Attach your CV when applying. If it’s your first application, activate your account via the link in the email we send. Ensure you complete this step to be considered. We support inclusive hiring and can accommodate adjustments during the recruitment process—please email [e-mail] for assistance.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visas at this time.