Assistant Depot Manager
As an Assistant Depot Manager, you will support your Depot Manager with the day‑to‑day running of the depot, review the P&L, recruit, lead by example, and motivate the team to achieve and exceed sales targets. You will also identify and suggest new opportunities to grow sales, building strong relationships with the local trade.
The pace is fast, the environment competitive and demanding, but also incredibly rewarding financially and in our strong sense of team spirit that sets us apart.
This is a fantastic environment to learn everything needed to become a future Depot Manager. With extensive online and face‑to‑face training, you will develop the skills and knowledge to excel as an Assistant Depot Manager and ultimately manage your own depot.
Skills and attributes
* Management experience
* Inspirational leader
* Sales focused
* Problem‑solving skills
* Target‑driven
* Effective communicator
* Ambition and drive
* Customer service
* Thrives in fast‑paced environments
What we offer you
* Competitive base salary
* Monthly depot bonus OTE
* Team incentives and outings
* Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
* 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years
* Staff discount on Howdens products
* Buy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme
About Howdens
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. With over 900 depots across the UK and Europe, we are the first choice for more than 460,000 trade professionals. Last year’s sales reached approximately £2.3 billion, fueling our ambitious growth agenda.
Our strong entrepreneurial ethos and fast‑paced commercial environment offer fantastic development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exciting rewards. We are proud to have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.
How to apply
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We are committed to an inclusive environment. If you need adjustments to our recruitment process, email recruitment@howdens.com with the job title and location.
Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK; we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time.
Location: Weymouth, England, United Kingdom.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior; Employment type: Full‑time; Job function: Management and Manufacturing; Industries: Wholesale Building Materials, Retail, and Design Services.
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