Assistant Depot Manager - Drive Sales & Team Growth

Howdens; Dublin; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Pension with up to 12% company contrib

Up to 32 days annual leave

Staff discount

Buy-as-you-earn share scheme

40 hour week

No evenings Sundays or Bank Holidays

Virtual GP access

Wellbeing support

Strong team culture

Job summary

Howdens creates opportunities for depot-based leadership and sales growth. This role supports the Depot Manager to drive performance, lead a busy team, and strengthen local trade relationships while delivering excellent customer service and profitable growth.

With a focus on health and safety, you’ll oversee sales, stock and warehouse operations, inspiring the team to achieve targets and advance toward Depot Manager responsibilities through ongoing training.

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 strong relationships with local trade.

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 driven

Communication

Job description

Howdens creates opportunities for depot-based leadership and sales growth. This role supports the Depot Manager to drive performance, lead a busy team, and strengthen local trade relationships while delivering excellent customer service and profitable growth.

With a focus on health and safety, you’ll oversee sales, stock and warehouse operations, inspiring the team to achieve targets and advance toward Depot Manager responsibilities through ongoing training.