Assistant Branch Manager

FPS Distribution Ltd; Launceston; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts & cashback

Career progression

Pension advisory

Health tools

Performance bonus

Car parts discount

Job summary

NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager to support the branch manager in maximizing sales and delivering first-class service to customers.

The ideal candidate has experience in the automotive industry as an Assistant Branch Manager or as a Motor Factor Parts Advisor seeking progression. The role involves leading a team, achieving targets, and ensuring smooth daily operations within the branch.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a team and achieve objectives.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Achieve branch sales, margin and targets.
• Ensure first-class service to all customers.
• Drive the branch team to deliver great customer service and communicate key aims.
• Lead the branch to achieve sales and promotional targets.
• Manage branch running costs and stock controls, including stock takes and adjustments.
• Oversee cash handling and manage specific customer accounts.
• Support senior management in implementing policies and procedures.
• Communicate objectives to the team and monitor daily operations.
• Maintain health and safety within the depot and ensure smooth day-to-day running.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales-focused

Customer service

Communication

Stock control

Cash handling

Cataloguing systems

Tools

Cataloguing software

Job description

NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland is a leading provider of high-quality parts, tools, and equipment dedicated to light vehicle (LV) mechanics and automotive enthusiasts. As part of the globally renowned NAPA network, which has over 6,000 locations worldwide, NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland brings a century of expertise along with a trusted reputation for quality, reliability, and excellence.

With more than 260 locations across the UK and Ireland, NAPA Auto Parts supplies a comprehensive range of products sourced from top original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), OE-matched quality suppliers, and exclusive brands. These products are tailored to meet the needs of independent garages, motor factors, and automotive enthusiasts, helping to keep vehicles running smoothly and efficiently. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/napaautopartsuk_ireland.

We are currently looking for an Assistant Branch Manager to join our busy team.

As Assistant Branch Manager your focus will be on supporting the branch manager in maximizing sales and achieving targets whilst ensuring first-class service to all our customers.

The ideal candidate will already be working in the automotive industry as an Assistant Branch Manager or will be an experienced Motor Factor Parts Advisor looking for progression.

Responsibilities

• Achieve branch sales, margin and targets.
• To ensure a first-class service to all our customers.
• To drive the branch team focusing on great customer service and communication.
• To drive the branch team to achieve sales and Promotional targets.
• Manage and control branch and running costs.
• Manage stock control, including stock taking and adjustments.
• Manage cash handling and control of specific customer accounts.
• Support the organisation’s senior management in implementing and maintaining policies and procedures.
• Communication to your team, key aims and objectives.
• Responsibility for the daily running of all aspects of the branch.
• Responsibility for maintaining health and safety within your depot.
• You must be self-driven and enjoy working as a team to achieve results.

To Be Successful In This Role

• Ability to manage and motivate a team to achieve objectives.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Experience in building and maintaining customer relationships.
• Experience with using online and windows based cataloguing systems.
• Ability to lead from the front and create a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Sales focused with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to multitask and distinguish between “urgent and important” tasks.
• Knowledge of the local areas and customer base would be a desired. (but not essential).

In Return We Offer

• An opportunity to join a global brand and market leader.
• Exclusive discounts and cashback from 1000s of major retailers and grocers via the AAG Benefits App, including Tesco, Boots and Just Eat.
• Opportunities for career progression and bespoke training.
• Free pension advice from our standard pension provider.
• Free access to Health, Wellbeing and Financial tools.
• Potential to earn a performance based bonus, paid monthly.
• Discount on car parts

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