Depot Team Lead: Drive Sales & Growth

Howden Joinery Limited; Axminster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Depot incentives

Pension plan

Annual leave

Staff discount

Share scheme

40 hour week

No evenings or Sundays

Wellbeing support

Team culture

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager in Axminster to support the Depot Manager, drive sales and lead a small team in a fast-paced, trade-focused depot. You will develop strong relationships with local trade customers, deliver excellent customer service, oversee stock and operations, and coach colleagues to improve performance and achieve targets.

This role offers the chance to progress, with ongoing training and a supportive team culture, a 40-hour week, and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer focus with a clear commercial mindset.
• Someone who spots opportunities to grow sales and improve performance.
• A practical problem solver who takes initiative and makes things happen.
• Confident communicator who can build strong relationships with local trade.
• Well organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively.
• Ambition and drive, with a clear desire to progress.
• Resilient and comfortable working in a busy, high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting your Depot Manager in the day to day running of the depot.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with local trade customers.
• Leading, coaching and developing the team to improve performance.
• Overseeing sales, customer service, warehouse and stock.
• Reviewing performance and helping to drive sales and achieve targets.
• Promoting the full range of products and services.
• Deputising for your Depot Manager when needed.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety across the depot.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales growth

Customer focus

Communication

Planning

Job description

Howdens Joinery is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager in Axminster to support the Depot Manager, drive sales and lead a small team in a fast-paced, trade-focused depot. You will develop strong relationships with local trade customers, deliver excellent customer service, oversee stock and operations, and coach colleagues to improve performance and achieve targets.

This role offers the chance to progress, with ongoing training and a supportive team culture, a 40-hour week, and a comprehensive