<p><b>Join Howdens&nbsp;as a Depot Manager&nbsp;and have your name above the door.&nbsp;</b></p><p></p><p>We’re&nbsp;hiring a Depot Manager who thrives in a <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">fast-paced,&nbsp;commercial&nbsp;and</span> <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">entrepreneurial&nbsp;environment</span> and is ready to take full responsibility for their depot.&nbsp;Every Depot Manager&nbsp;at Howdens&nbsp;has their name above the entrance&nbsp;of their Depot, reflecting the real ownership and autonomy that comes with this <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">management&nbsp;role.&nbsp;</span></p><p></p><p>You’ll&nbsp;run the day-to-day operation, building strong trade relationships, driving sales and profit, and leading your team to deliver <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">results.&nbsp;You’ll&nbsp;also</span> share directly in that success through performance-based bonus and depot incentives. With the backing of our regional and support <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">teams,&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;have</span> the training, guidance and support you need to succeed.&nbsp;</p><p></p><p><b>What we can offer you:&nbsp;</b></p><ul><li><p>Competitive salary, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">brilliant&nbsp;bonuses&nbsp;and</span> outstanding depot incentives&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Company car&nbsp;or car <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">allowance&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Ongoing&nbsp;Management</span> Training and development&nbsp;</p></li><li><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Excellent&nbsp;pension</span> <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">plan&nbsp;with&nbsp;up</span> to 12% company contribution&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Up to 32 days annual leave, including bank <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">holidays.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p>Holiday entitlement rises with service&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Generous staff discount on Howdens products&nbsp;</p></li><li><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Buy‑as‑you‑earn&nbsp;share</span> scheme&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>40 hour working <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">week&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p>No evening, Sunday or Bank Holiday working&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Virtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>A strong team&nbsp;culture that genuinely sets us apart&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What we are looking for:&nbsp;</b></p><ul><li><p><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Previous&nbsp;management</span> experience in <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">a&nbsp;fast‑paced,&nbsp;customer‑focused&nbsp;environment,</span> ideally within <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">a&nbsp;sales‑led&nbsp;role&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p>A <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">confident,&nbsp;hands‑on&nbsp;leader</span> who can <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">motivate,&nbsp;coach&nbsp;and</span> develop a team&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Strong commercial awareness, with experience of driving performance and working to sales targets and KPIs&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Someone who enjoys building relationships and spotting opportunities to grow sales&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Confidence managing <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">people,&nbsp;performance&nbsp;and</span> results&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>A practical problem solver who takes a <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">proactive,&nbsp;can‑do&nbsp;approach&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p>Excellent communication skills with <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">a&nbsp;customer‑first&nbsp;mindset&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p>Drive, ambition and resilience in <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">a&nbsp;performance‑led&nbsp;environment&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What you will be doing:&nbsp;</b></p><ul><li><p>Taking full ownership of depot performance, including profit and loss&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Driving sales growth and margin through strong local trade relationships&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Recruiting, leading, developing and motivating your team&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Promoting and ensuring effective account <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">management&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p>Setting clear expectations and holding the team accountable to targets&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Ensuring&nbsp;high standards&nbsp;of customer service and depot operations&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>How to apply:&nbsp;</b><br>If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a&nbsp;Depot Manager, then we are keen to hear from you. &nbsp;</p><h2><br>&nbsp;</h2><p style="text-align:left"><b>About Howdens:</b><br>Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values.<br>There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. &nbsp;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.</p><p style="text-align:left"><br>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 <span><span><span><span><span class="WKS0"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">recruitment@howdens.com</span></span></span></span></span></span> with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.</p><p style="text-align:left"><br><i>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.</i></p><h2><br>&nbsp;</h2><p>#LI-LO1 #CVL INDKSD #Reed&nbsp;</p>