Emerging Depot Leader: Drive Sales & Team Excellence

Howdens; Reigate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Training and development

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 or Sunday work

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to support the Depot Manager in day-to-day operations and drive sales within a busy depot. You will lead and coach the team, build strong relationships with local trade customers, and help deliver outstanding customer service and stock management.

This role offers a competitive salary with strong bonus potential, development opportunities, and a supportive team culture within a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Practical problem solver who takes initiative and makes things happen.
• Confident communicator who can build relationships with local trade.
• Well organised with ability to plan and prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Support the Depot Manager in day-to-day running of the depot.
• 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 help drive sales to achieve targets.
• Promote the full range of products and services.
• Deputise for the Depot Manager when needed.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety across the depot.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer focus

Sales growth

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Ambition

Resilience

Job description

Howdens Joinery is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager to support the Depot Manager in day-to-day operations and drive sales within a busy depot. You will lead and coach the team, build strong relationships with local trade customers, and help deliver outstanding customer service and stock management.

This role offers a competitive salary with strong bonus potential, development opportunities, and a supportive team culture within a fast-paced environment.