Howdens is a manager-driven business, which means as a Depot Manager you’ll have a significant level of autonomy in your decision-making and how you drive your depot and team to success, which is what makes us so unique.
Your responsibilities will range from managing your own P&L to recruiting, leading, and motivating your team in order to achieve and exceed your sales targets, by building strong working relationships with the local trade. However, you won’t be alone as there is a whole network of teams working behind the scenes who will provide you with immediate guidance, support, and training to help you achieve your goals and ambitions.
The pace is fast, and the environment is competitive and demanding but also incredibly rewarding financially and in our strong sense of team spirit that makes us different from the rest.
Skills and attributes you need to be a successful Depot Manager:
1. Management experience
2. Inspirational leader
3. Sales focused
4. Problem-solving
5. Target-driven
6. Effective communicator
7. Ambition and drive
8. Customer service
9. Results driven
10. Thrive in fast-paced environments
What you get from us as a Depot Manager:
11. Competitive base salary
12. Monthly depot bonus OTE
13. Team incentives and outings
14. Matched contribution pension scheme, with Howdens contributing a minimum of 8% and up to 12% if you pay more
15. 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years
16. Staff discount on Howdens products
17. 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. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, 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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