Howdens Joinery Hiring for Depot Manager at Guernsey Full Time

Howdens is the UK’s #1 specialist trade-only kitchen supplier. We make the builder’s life simpler and help them to achieve exceptional results for their customers. Our depots are in-stock, supported by state of the art UK manufacturing to ensure easy fit, no call back quality and market leading innovation. 

We are proud of our incredible people, unbeatable service and inspirational products. People are at the heart of everything we do which is why we invest in developing skills and providing excellent career progression opportunities. We are proud to be in the top 5 ‘Best Companies to WorkFor in the UK’ for recognition of excellence in the workplace. 

Howdens will open its first depot in Guernsey in early 2024 and we are seeking an experienced Depot Manager to lead our Guernsey team in becoming the first-choice kitchen and joinery supplier for trade professionals.  

What will you do as a Depot Manager? 

In this key role, you will drive sales in the Guernsey depot by empowering, motivating, and coaching your team to achieve and exceed sales/margin targets and KPI’s. Our Depot Managers are hands on, entrepreneurial and have a ‘want to win’ attitude. As a Depot Manager you will maintain the highest trade service and safety standards, maximise depot profit at every opportunity through cost management, and win/grow local market share by building strong working relationships with the local trade.  

What’s in it for you? 

• Competitive base salary 
• Share of your depot profits every month through bonus.  
• Company Car/Car allowance 
• 8% up to 12% pension contribution paid by Howdens.  

• 24 days annual (plus bank holidays) 
• Genuine Progression Opportunities 
• Staff Discount 
• Sociable hours (40 per week, No Evenings).  

What are we looking for? 

• Proven experience of leading, motivating and developing a successful sales team.  
• The ability to build, develop and maintain strong working relationships.  
• Able to communicate effectively and to all levels. 
• High levels of focus, energy and drive.  
• Target/Sales driven with good business acumen.  

• A desire for continuous personal and profession development.  

We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment, and 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 with the vacancy reference number and we will be happy to help you. #LI-LO1