Depot Manager

Responsibilities

• Taking full ownership of depot performance, including profit and loss
• Driving sales growth and margin through strong local trade relationships
• Recruiting, leading, developing and motivating your team
• Promoting and ensuring effective account management
• Setting clear expectations and holding the team accountable to targets
• Ensuring high standards of customer service and depot operations
• How to apply:
• If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Depot Manager, then we are keen to hear from you.?
• About Howdens:
• 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. We appreciate your understanding.
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Requirements

• Previous management experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, ideally within a sales-led role
• A confident, hands-on leader who can motivate, coach and develop a team
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience of driving performance and working to sales targets and KPIs
• Someone who enjoys building relationships and spotting opportunities to grow sales
• Confidence managing people, performance and results
• A practical problem solver who takes a proactive, can-do approach
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-first mindset
• Drive, ambition and resilience in a performance-led environment

Additional Information

Join Howdens as a Depot Manager and have your name above the door. We're hiring a Depot Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, commercial and entrepreneurial environment and is ready to take full responsibility for their depot. Every Depot Manager at Howdens has their name above the entrance of their Depot, reflecting the real ownership and autonomy that comes with this management role. You'll run the day-to-day operation, building strong trade relationships, driving sales and profit, and leading your team to deliver results. You'll also share directly in that success through performance-based bonus and depot incentives. With the backing of our regional and support teams, you'll have the training, guidance and support you need to succeed. What we can offer you: Competitive salary, brilliant bonuses and outstanding depot incentives Company car or car allowance Ongoing Management Training and development Excellent pension plan with up to 12% company contribution Up to 32 days annual leave, including bank holidays. Holiday entitlement rises with service Generous staff discount on Howdens products Buy-as-you-earn share scheme 40 hour working week No evening, Sunday or Bank Holiday working Virtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family A strong team culture that genuinely sets us apart

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