Depot Team Leader - Drive Sales & Growth

Howdens; Stirling; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses and depot incentives

Pension plan up to 12%

32 days annual leave + bank holidays

Staff discount on Howdens products

Buy-as-you-earn share scheme

40 hour working week

No evenings or Sundays

Virtual GP and wellbeing support

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to support the Depot Manager in day-to-day operations, drive sales, and deliver strong customer service. You will help lead and develop the team, build relationships with local trade customers and oversee sales, warehouse and stock to hit targets.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role with ongoing training and development, offering a clear path towards a Depot Manager position and a strong team-driven culture within Howdens across the depot

Qualifications

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

Problem solving

Clear communication

Organised planning

Ambition to progress

Resilience

Job description

Howdens Joinery is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to support the Depot Manager in day-to-day operations, drive sales, and deliver strong customer service. You will help lead and develop the team, build relationships with local trade customers and oversee sales, warehouse and stock to hit targets.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role with ongoing training and development, offering a clear path towards a Depot Manager position and a strong team-driven culture within Howdens across the depot