Lead Your Team to Success as a Depot Manager

2 months ago


Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom Howdens Full time

Howdens is a manager-driven business, which means as a **Depot Manager**, you'll have significant autonomy in your decision-making and how you drive your depot and team to success. This unique approach sets us apart.

Your responsibilities will encompass managing your own Profit & Loss (P&L) statement, recruiting, leading, and motivating your team to achieve and exceed sales targets by building strong relationships with local trade professionals. You won't be alone in this journey; a network of teams provides immediate guidance, support, and training to help you reach your goals.

The environment is fast-paced, competitive, and demanding, but also incredibly rewarding both financially and through our strong sense of team spirit that distinguishes us from the competition.

What We Look For in a Successful Depot Manager:
  • Proven management experience
  • Inspirational leadership qualities
  • A sales-focused mindset
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Target-driven and results-oriented
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ambition and a drive to succeed
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Thrive in fast-paced environments
What We Offer You:
  • Competitive base salary
  • Monthly depot bonus opportunity (OTE)
  • Team incentives and outings
  • Matched contribution pension scheme, with Howdens contributing a minimum of 8% and up to 12% if you contribute more
  • 24 days holiday, increasing 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 leading trade kitchen supplier, providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. With over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe, we are the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa £2.3 billion, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.


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