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Join our team at Howarth Timber & Building Supplies, Leeds! We’re looking for a dynamic Plumbing & Heating Sales Counter Manager to lead the way in delivering exceptional service and driving sales success.
Putting people at the heart of what we do
With more than 185 years’ trading experience, the Howarth Timber Group has grown to provide not only the widest range of products, but expertise, service and knowledge you can rely on.
With a nationwide network of branches supplying timber, building and plumbing and heating materials, kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms and a dedicated manufacturing division supplying timber engineering services, the Howarth Timber Group is focused on providing market leading choice, quality, service and value.
Built on a passion for service and people, we strive to set the highest standards in the quality of our products, in the continuity of supply and in every aspect of customer service and support. Quality products and processes are what drive our passion, but people are central to everything we do and it’s thanks to our loyal workforce that we’ve built a strong and successful business.
What does it mean to be a Howarth Timber & Building Supplies Plumbing & Heating Manager?
As Plumbing & Heating Manager, you'll take the lead in driving sales across our full range of plumbing and heating products, using your expertise and commercial awareness to grow this key area of the business.
Working closely with customers and colleagues, you'll focus on developing new business opportunities, strengthening existing relationships, and delivering outstanding service. Your goal will be to expand our customer base, increase sales and profitability, and help establish Howarth Timber & Building Supplies as the merchant of choice for plumbing and heating products in your local area.
Plumbing & Heating Manager role responsibilities
- Lead an effective Plumbing & Heating department
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of the full range of P&H products and be able to present products skilfully and with confidence
- Keep up to date with all new P&H product innovation
- Create profitable sales growth
- Manage specific customer pricing terms and be aware of customer credit limits
- Maintain strong working relationship with customers and suppliers
- Collaborate with Branch Manager and branch colleagues to provide outstanding customer service
- Efficiently manage all aspects of P&H stock and stock counts, including slow-moving stock lines and obsolete stock and ensure that related reports are compiled and returned on time
- Merchandising P&H shop floor area, in compliance with Health & Safety policy and procedures at all times
- Invoicing and processing all sales accurately
- Any other duties deemed reasonable within the scope of the job role
What are the requirements to be part of our team?
- Excellent plumbing & heating product knowledge
- Effective communication skills
- Be able to demonstrate successful P&H sales (or management) experience
- Experience and good understanding of using all MS Office, particularly Excel
- Full driving licence
- Availability to work full time, Monday to Friday inclusive, plus alternate Saturday mornings (0800-1200).
Why choose Howarth Timber & Building Supplies for your next role?
Howarth Timber is a family-owned company valuing all colleagues, with a desire to provide colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- 31 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays
- Opportunity to buy up to 5 additional days’ holiday per annum or sell up to 3 days’ holiday per annum
- Length of service awards
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Company sick pay
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Colleague referral bonus scheme — if you refer someone for an HGV Driver role and they successfully complete their probationary period, you’ll receive a £500 bonus. T&Cs apply.
- Employee Assistance Programme, (inc 24/7 helpline, remote GP appointments, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line)
- Benefits Hub (inc discounts on gift cards, travel, cinema tickets, amongst others)
- Colleague Merchant Branch discount
- Excellent training and development
Application deadline: 31st July 2026
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- In your application please include full details of your ability to demonstrate a successful sales history
- Are you available to work full time Monday to Friday inclusive plus alternate Saturday mornings?
Experience:
- extensive P&H product knowledge: 1 year (required)
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Email): 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
