Depot Manager: Own Your Depot, Drive Growth & Rewards

Howdens; Matlock; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Bonuses & incentives

Training & development

Excellent pension (12% company contrib

32 days leave

Staff discount

Share scheme

Job summary

Howdens is seeking a Depot Manager to own depot profitability and drive local sales through strong trade relationships. You will recruit, coach and lead a high-performing team, ensuring excellent customer service and strict KPI delivery across all depot operations.

The role offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, car or car allowance, and extensive training and development within a supportive, growth-minded culture. 32 days leave and an attractive pension accompany the package.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Hands-on leader who can motivate, coach and develop a team.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience driving performance toward sales targets and KPIs.
• Enjoy building relationships and spotting opportunities to grow sales.
• Confident in managing people, performance and results.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Management experience

Sales leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Coaching & development

Job description

Howdens is seeking a Depot Manager to own depot profitability and drive local sales through strong trade relationships. You will recruit, coach and lead a high-performing team, ensuring excellent customer service and strict KPI delivery across all depot operations.

The role offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, car or car allowance, and extensive training and development within a supportive, growth-minded culture. 32 days leave and an attractive pension accompany the package.