Regional Solid Surface Manager | North of England/Midlands

Overview

Oversee growth, profitability and safety of solid surface installations in N England/Midlands.

Key Responsibilities

• kpi tracking
• reporting
• health safety
• team management
• growth profitability
• stakeholder liaison

Tasks

-Represent your region at regional board and factory service meetings, providing updates and insights on performance and progress. -Host and participate in staff and builder forums, sharing best practices and identifying opportunities for improvement. -Liaise with factory teams to track and manage KPIs for template and installation performance. -Implement effective reporting systems to monitor compliance, cost control, and performance metrics, while reviewing customer feedback and addressing any issues. -Support Area and Depot Managers in promoting the fitting service, educating teams on new products and processes, and building confidence across the sales network. -Lead and support the growth and profitability of solid surface installations across your region. -Take responsibility for all health and safety aspects of the regional solid surface fitting operation, ensuring full compliance with company and legislative standards. -Manage fitting teams through the Installation Manager, ensuring a professional, consistent, and safe installation service.

Requirements

• resilience
• health & safety
• coaching
• line management
• construction
• analytical

What You Bring

-Resilient, adaptable, and solution-focused — able to see challenges as opportunities for improvement. -Strong understanding of health and safety legislation related to installation and field operations. -Excellent influencing, coaching, and relationship-building skills. -Proven line management experience, ideally within field-based or installation teams. -Background in the trade, merchant, or construction industry. -An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive informed decisions.

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Benefits

-Pension Plan with maximum company contribution of 12% -Staff discount on Howdens products -25 days holiday plus bank holidays + opportunity to purchase up to 5 more days -Company car, laptop, and mobile -Competitive salary and annual company bonus -Exceptional reward and recognition events

About Howdens

-Designs, manufactures, and stocks kitchen cabinets, joinery items, flooring, appliances, and hardware from UK sites for in-stock reliability. -Supports professional builders with locally empowered service across the UK and Europe. -Typical projects include full kitchen fits for homeowners and supplying cabinetry and hardware for builders and developers. -Expanded by launching 11 new kitchen ranges and increasing in-house production of fronts and panels in 2024. -Distinctive for its trade-only, in-stock model and large-scale manufacturing of components in Yorkshire and Cheshire. -Lamona, an integrated kitchen appliance brand launched in 2007, marks expansion into appliances. -Holds a Royal Warrant as supplier of fitted kitchens to the Queen since 2015, highlighting its reputation for quality.

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