Retail
Description✓Why work for us?
✓At Howdens we invest in our people and provide thorough on the job training and excellent career progression opportunities
✓We have been awarded a place in the top 25 Best Companies to Work for in the Sunday Times for recognition of excellence in the workplace
✓Howdens Joinery, a trade only business with over 700 depots, has built a reputation that builders can trust through offering best local price and providing product from local stock
✓Our unbeatable service and product has led to us becoming a market leader, which is why we were awarded the Royal Warrant of Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen 2015 for our quality and excellence
✓Despite its scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values
✓We are proud of our substantial growth and remain committed to success through the expansion of our local depot network
✓We are seeking talented people to help us continue to grow our business
✓Summary of the Role
✓As an Assistant Depot Manager you will support the Depot Manager in leading and inspiring your team to achieve and exceed sales targets through building strong working relationships with the local trade
✓In your Depot Managers absence you will confidently be able to ensure the smooth running of the depot
✓The Role
✓• Support your Depot Manager in the day to day operations as well as provide cover in your Depot Manager's absence
✓• Embrace and promote Howdens unique selling points such as product quality and best local price
✓• Maintain a safe working environment, in line with Health and Safety Regulations
✓• Deliver results by contributing to profitability and sales turnover
✓• Use your excellent communication skills to develop collaborative business associations with customers from the building trade, to enable positive and trusting relationships
✓• To have a good understanding of the depot costs and banking
✓• To directly communicate with Senior and Area Managers as appropriate in the absence of the Depot Manager
✓• To promote and ensure effective account management
✓• To assist in the return of acceptable stock inventory results in line with company targets and guidelines
✓The Person
✓• Excellent customer service skills
✓• Proven management skills in the trade industry
✓• Ability to achieve sales targets by developing and managing a team
✓• Problem solving skills
✓• Able to communicate effectively and report to all levels
✓• A desire for continuous personal and professional development
✓In return for your hard work and commitment you will be rewarded with some great benefits, which include:
✓• Competitive salary
✓• Monthly depot performance bonus
✓• Matched contribution pension scheme
✓• Team incentives and outings
✓• 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years
✓• Staff discount on Howdens products
✓• Share awards and prize draws Show more →
✓At Howdens we invest in our people and provide thorough on the job training and excellent career progression opportunities
✓We have been awarded a place in the top 25 Best Companies to Work for in the Sunday Times for recognition of excellence in the workplace
✓Howdens Joinery, a trade only business with over 700 depots, has built a reputation that builders can trust through offering best local price and providing product from local stock
✓Our unbeatable service and product has led to us becoming a market leader, which is why we were awarded the Royal Warrant of Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen 2015 for our quality and excellence
✓Despite its scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values
✓We are proud of our substantial growth and remain committed to success through the expansion of our local depot network
✓We are seeking talented people to help us continue to grow our business
✓Summary of the Role
✓As an Assistant Depot Manager you will support the Depot Manager in leading and inspiring your team to achieve and exceed sales targets through building strong working relationships with the local trade
✓In your Depot Managers absence you will confidently be able to ensure the smooth running of the depot
✓The Role
✓• Support your Depot Manager in the day to day operations as well as provide cover in your Depot Manager's absence
✓• Embrace and promote Howdens unique selling points such as product quality and best local price
✓• Maintain a safe working environment, in line with Health and Safety Regulations
✓• Deliver results by contributing to profitability and sales turnover
✓• Use your excellent communication skills to develop collaborative business associations with customers from the building trade, to enable positive and trusting relationships
✓• To have a good understanding of the depot costs and banking
✓• To directly communicate with Senior and Area Managers as appropriate in the absence of the Depot Manager
✓• To promote and ensure effective account management
✓• To assist in the return of acceptable stock inventory results in line with company targets and guidelines
✓The Person
✓• Excellent customer service skills
✓• Proven management skills in the trade industry
✓• Ability to achieve sales targets by developing and managing a team
✓• Problem solving skills
✓• Able to communicate effectively and report to all levels
✓• A desire for continuous personal and professional development
✓In return for your hard work and commitment you will be rewarded with some great benefits, which include:
✓• Competitive salary
✓• Monthly depot performance bonus
✓• Matched contribution pension scheme
✓• Team incentives and outings
✓• 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years
✓• Staff discount on Howdens products
✓• Share awards and prize draws Show more →