Designate Depot Manager - Sunderland Area

This role is field‑based, covering a cluster of depots within the Sunderland area. It is a brand‑new position that offers the successful candidate the opportunity to learn the business before stepping into the role of a Depot Manager should one become available.

As a Manager Designate, you will support a Depot Manager with the day‑to‑day running of the depot, review the P&L, support recruitment, lead by example, and motivate the team 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 with a strong sense of team spirit.

This is a fantastic environment to soak up everything needed to become a Depot Manager. Coupled with extensive online and face‑to‑face training, you will acquire the skills and knowledge to be a successful Manager Designate and eventually manage your own depot.

Skills and attributes

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

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Team incentives and outings
• Competitive pension plan: company contributes up to 12%
• 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years
• Staff discounts on Howdens products
• Buy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, with over 900 depots across the UK and Europe. We provide thousands of products to kitchens, joinery and hardware. Our sales reached about 2.3 bn last year and we have an ambitious growth agenda. The company culture encourages an entrepreneurial ethos and offers development opportunities.

Valid right to work in the UK is required. We do not sponsor employment for depot positions.

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