Assistant Branch Manager

Genuine Parts Company; Launceston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global brand

Discounts & cashback via AAG Benefits

Career progression & bespoke training

Pension advice

Health & wellbeing tools

Bonus potential (monthly)

Discount on car parts

Job summary

Alliance Automotive Group is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager to support the branch manager in maximizing sales and delivering first-class customer service. The role suits someone with automotive industry experience looking to progress, capable of leading a team in a fast-paced environment.

As Assistant Branch Manager you will manage costs, stock, cash handling and customer accounts while driving promotions and ensuring health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and motivate a team to achieve objectives.
• Excellent communication at all levels with customers and colleagues.
• Experience building and maintaining customer relationships.
• Familiarity with online and Windows-based cataloguing systems.
• Sales-oriented with a can-do attitude.

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 objectives.
• Drive the branch team to achieve sales and promotional targets.
• Manage and control branch and running costs.
• Stock control including stock takes and adjustments.
• Cash handling and control of specific customer accounts.
• Support senior management with policies and procedures.
• Communicate to your team the aims and objectives.
• Oversee daily running of the branch and depot safety.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Customer relationships

Catalogue systems

Sales focus

Multitasking

Tools

Cataloguing systems

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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Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.