Depot Manager: Lead Growth, Profit & Team

Howden Joinery Limited; Matlock; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonuses

Company car / allowance

Management training

Pension plan 12%

32 days leave

Leave increases with service

Staff discount

Share scheme

40-hour week

No evenings/weekends

Wellbeing support

Strong team culture

Job summary

Howdens Joinery Limited is seeking a dedicated Depot Manager to own day-to-day depot performance, drive sales, and lead a motivated team. You will build strong local trade relationships, manage budgets, and deliver exceptional customer service while benefiting from a strong bonus structure and incentives.

The role emphasises ownership, commercial drive and people leadership within a fast-paced trading environment, with a supportive regional network and clear performance expectations.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in fast-paced, customer-focused environments.
• Ability to motivate, coach and develop a team.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience hitting sales KPIs.
• Skilled at building relationships and spotting sales opportunities.
• Excellent communication and customer-first mindset.

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 effective account management and set clear targets.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and depot operations.

Skills

Management experience

People leadership

Commercial awareness

Sales targets

Customer relationship building

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

Howdens Joinery Limited is seeking a dedicated Depot Manager to own day-to-day depot performance, drive sales, and lead a motivated team. You will build strong local trade relationships, manage budgets, and deliver exceptional customer service while benefiting from a strong bonus structure and incentives.

The role emphasises ownership, commercial drive and people leadership within a fast-paced trading environment, with a supportive regional network and clear performance expectations.