Depot Manager

Howdens; Reigate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car/allowance

Management training

Pension up to 12%

32 days leave

Leave accrual with service

Staff discount

Share scheme

40 hour week

No evenings/sundays/bank holidays

Virtual GP

Strong team culture

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is seeking a Depot Manager in the UK to take full ownership of depot performance, including profit and loss. You will drive sales growth and margins through strong local trade relationships, while recruiting, leading and developing a high-performing team.

You will promote effective account management, set clear expectations, and ensure top-tier customer service and depot operations. A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with strong incentives awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a fast-paced, sales-driven operation.
• Proven ability to coach and develop a team.
• Strong focus on sales targets, KPIs and profitability.
• Excellent communication with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of depot performance, including P&L.
• Drive sales growth and margin through local trade relationships.
• Recruit, lead, develop and motivate your team.
• Promote and ensure effective account management.
• Set clear expectations and hold the team to targets.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and depot operations.

Skills

Depot management

People leadership

Commercial awareness

Relationship building

Customer-focused communication

Problem solving

Job description

Join Howdens as a Depot Manager and have your name above the door.

We’re hiring a Depot Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, commercial and entrepreneurial environment and is ready to take full responsibility for their depot. Every Depot Manager at Howdens has their name above the entrance of their Depot, reflecting the real ownership and autonomy that comes with this management role.

You’ll run the day-to-day operation, building strong trade relationships, driving sales and profit, and leading your team to deliver results. You’ll also share directly in that success through performance-based bonus and depot incentives. With the backing of our regional and support teams, you’ll have the training, guidance and support you need to succeed.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary, brilliant bonuses and outstanding depot incentives
• Company car or car allowance
• Ongoing Management Training and development
• Excellent pension plan with up to 12% company contribution
• Up to 32 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Holiday entitlement rises with service
• Generous staff discount on Howdens products
• Buy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme
• 40 hour working week
• No evening, Sunday or Bank Holiday working
• Virtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family
• A strong team culture that genuinely sets us apart

What we are looking for:

• Previous management experience in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment, ideally within a sales‑led role
• A confident, hands‑on leader who can motivate, coach and develop a team
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience of driving performance and working to sales targets and KPIs
• Someone who enjoys building relationships and spotting opportunities to grow sales
• Confidence managing people, performance and results
• A practical problem solver who takes a proactive, can‑do approach
• Excellent communication skills with a customer‑first mindset
• Drive, ambition and resilience in a performance‑led environment

What you will be doing:

• Taking full ownership of depot performance, including profit and loss
• Driving sales growth and margin through strong local trade relationships
• Recruiting, leading, developing and motivating your team
• Promoting and ensuring effective account management
• Setting clear expectations and holding the team accountable to targets
• Ensuring high standards of customer service and depot operations

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values.

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.

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.

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.