Depot Manager

Description:

Howdens Joinery is seeking a Depot Manager to lead one of its 900+ trade depots across the UK and Europe. As a manager-driven business, Howdens provides its Depot Managers with a high level of autonomy in decision-making and leadership. The Depot Manager will be responsible for P&L management, sales growth, and team leadership, ensuring strong relationships with local trade professionals.

This is a fast-paced, competitive, and rewarding environment that offers financial incentives, career progression, and a strong team-oriented culture. If you are sales-focused, results-driven, and thrive in leadership roles, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Depot & Sales Management:

• Take full ownership of the depot's P&L, ensuring profitability and financial success.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local trade professionals.
• Identify opportunities to grow customer accounts and market presence.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing team, fostering a positive work environment.
• Motivate and inspire employees to achieve both individual and team sales targets.
• Conduct performance reviews and coaching to develop team members.
• Drive a customer-first culture, ensuring excellent service and client satisfaction.

Operational Excellence:

• Ensure efficient stock management and depot operations.
• Implement best practices in health & safety and compliance.
• Utilize data-driven decision-making to enhance depot performance.
• Work collaboratively with support teams for guidance and training.

Skills & Attributes Required:

✅ Management experience with proven leadership abilities.
✅ Inspirational leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
✅ Sales-focused mindset – results-driven with a strong track record in sales growth.
✅ Problem-solving abilities and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
✅ Target-driven approach with a passion for exceeding business goals.
✅ Excellent communication skills to engage with staff and customers.
✅ Ambition and drive to grow the depot and career progression within Howdens.

What You Get From Us as a Depot Manager:

✔ Competitive salary with a monthly depot bonus (OTE).
✔ Team incentives and outings for motivation and engagement.
✔ Competitive Pension Plan (up to 12% company contribution).
✔ 24 days of holiday, increasing to 26 days after 5 years.
✔ Exclusive staff discounts on Howdens products.
✔ Buy-as-you-earn share scheme to invest in the company.
✔ Career development and growth opportunities in a thriving business.

About Howdens Joinery:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, providing thousands of kitchen, joinery, and hardware products to over 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With sales reaching £2.3 billion last year and an ambitious growth plan, Howdens offers an exciting and fast-paced work environment.

The company values an entrepreneurial mindset, rewarding employees with competitive salaries, strong team culture, and significant career progression opportunities. Howdens has been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For, making it a top choice for driven professionals.