Assistant Branch Manager

Genuine Parts Company; Armagh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts provider in Northern Ireland seeks an Assistant Branch Manager to support the branch manager in maximizing sales and achieving targets. Ideal candidates will have experience in the automotive industry, focusing on customer service and team motivation. The role includes managing stock, ensuring safety standards, and fostering a sales-driven environment. A supportive workplace with exclusive discounts and opportunities for career advancement is offered.

Benefits

Exclusive discounts through AAG Benefits App

Career progression opportunities

Free access to health and wellbeing tools

Performance-based bonus potential

Discount on car parts

Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive industry as Assistant Branch Manager or Motor Factor Parts Advisor.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Experience with customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Achieve branch sales, margin and targets.
• Ensure first-class service to all customers.
• Drive the branch team to achieve promotional targets.
• Manage stock control and customer accounts.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Team management

Customer relationship building

Communication

Sales focus

Ability to multitask

Tools

Online cataloguing systems

Job description

NAPA Auto Parts - Commercial is a leading provider of premium parts, tools, and equipment catering specifically to commercial vehicle (CV) mechanics and repair professionals. Operating within the globally recognised NAPA network, which includes over 6,000 locations worldwide, NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland leverages a century of industry expertise and a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence.

With over 36 dedicated CV locations throughout the UK and Ireland, NAPA Auto Parts delivers an extensive range of products from top original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), OE‑matched suppliers, and exclusive brands through NAPA Auto Parts – Commercial. These offerings serve CV repair centres, national retailers, and emergency service fleets, ensuring commercial vehicles are maintained to the highest standards. 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:

Assist the Branch Manager with the following:

• 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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Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.