Depot Team Lead: Grow Sales & Lead a Dynamic Team

Howdens; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Training

Pension 12%

Annual leave 32 days

Staff discount

Share scheme

40-hour week

No evenings

Virtual GP

Job summary

Howdens Joinery, the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, is hiring an Assistant Depot Manager. You’ll support the Depot Manager to drive sales, lead a hands-on team, and build strong local trader relationships while delivering exceptional service.

The role offers development and a clear path toward a Depot Manager position within a busy, rewarding environment. You’ll benefit from competitive salary, bonuses, pension, generous leave, staff discounts, and a 40-hour week with no evenings,

Qualifications

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

Customer focus

Sales growth

Problem solving

Communication

Organisation

Ambition

Job description

Howdens Joinery, the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, is hiring an Assistant Depot Manager. You’ll support the Depot Manager to drive sales, lead a hands-on team, and build strong local trader relationships while delivering exceptional service.

The role offers development and a clear path toward a Depot Manager position within a busy, rewarding environment. You’ll benefit from competitive salary, bonuses, pension, generous leave, staff discounts, and a 40-hour week with no evenings,