Assistant Depot Manager

As an Assistant Depot Manager, you will support your Depot Manager with the day-to-day running of the depot, and you will always identify and suggest new opportunities to grow sales. The support you offer your Depot Manager can range from reviewing the P&L to recruiting, leading by example, and motivating the team in order to achieve and exceed sales targets by building strong working relationships with the local trade. 

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.

This is a fantastic environment for you to soak up everything there is to know about becoming a Depot Manager in the future, and if you pair that with our extensive online and face-to-face training that we offer, you will have the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful Asisstant Depot Manager and one day manage your own depot. 

Skills and attributes you need to be a successful Assistant Depot Manager:

• Management experience
• Inspirational leader
• Sales focused
• Problem-solving skills
• Target-driven
• Effective communicator
• Ambition and drive
• Customer service                   
• Thrive in fast-paced environments   

How to apply:

When you apply, you will need to attach a CV.  If this is your first time applying for an internal role, you will need to activate your account when you apply for this role.  Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step.  We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account.  Good luck with your application.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitment@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.    

• Excitement and Enthusiasm
• Commitment to learning new skills 
• Developing you leadership qualities 
   

• Excellent and extensive training (3 previous assistant managers have progressed onto become Depot Managers in their own depots).
•  The ability to do daily processes, to ensure that the depot runs efficiently while ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Gather knowledge about the warehouse and stock control.
• Achieve an understanding of management reports and what they actually mean to the business. 
• Learn how to manage a team to encourage positive outcomes.