Depot Team Leader — Assistant Manager

Howdens; Kingston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Training and development

Excellent pension plan (up to 12%

Up to 32 days annual leave

Staff discount on Howdens products

Buy-as-you-earn share scheme

40 hour working week

No evening, Sunday or Bank Holiday工作

Virtual GP access and wellbeing

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to support the Depot Manager in day-to-day operations and to grow the business with the local trade customers. You will lead, coach and develop the team to improve performance, oversee sales, customer service, warehouse and stock, and promote the full range of products and services.

There is a 40-hour week with a strong team culture, comprehensive training, a competitive salary with bonuses, and generous pension and holiday entitlements.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer focus with a clear commercial mindset.
• Ability to spot opportunities to grow sales and improve performance.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with local trade.
• Well organised with planning and prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Support your Depot Manager in day-to-day depot operations.
• Build and maintain relationships with local trade customers.
• Lead, coach and develop the team to improve performance.
• Oversee sales, customer service, warehouse and stock.
• Review performance and drive sales to hit targets.
• Promote the full range of products and services.
• Deputise for Depot Manager when needed.
• Maintain high health and safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer focus

Commercial mindset

Proactive problem solving

Job description

Howdens Joinery is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to support the Depot Manager in day-to-day operations and to grow the business with the local trade customers. You will lead, coach and develop the team to improve performance, oversee sales, customer service, warehouse and stock, and promote the full range of products and services.

There is a 40-hour week with a strong team culture, comprehensive training, a competitive salary with bonuses, and generous pension and holiday entitlements.