Field Based Depot Manager

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. This role leads day to day operations, builds strong trade relationships, drives sales and profit, and leads the team to deliver results.

• Competitive salary, 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 (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

• 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

• Take full ownership of depot performance, including profit and loss
• Drive sales growth and margin through strong local trade relationships
• Recruit, lead, develop and motivate your team
• Promote and ensure effective account management
• Set clear expectations and hold the team accountable to targets
• Ensure high standards of customer service and depot operations

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK; we do not offer sponsorship for this position.