Assistant Branch Manager

Motion; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on car parts

Exclusive retailer discounts via AAG/B

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

NAPA Auto Parts – Commercial is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager to join our busy team in the UK. You will assist the Branch Manager in achieving sales, margins and targets while delivering first-class customer service and leading a motivated branch team.

You will drive operational effectiveness, stock control and cost management, ensuring safety and efficient daily depot running. Collaborative leadership and strong communication are essential to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team to meet objectives.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the business.
• Experience building and maintaining customer relationships and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Branch Manager with achieving sales, margins and targets.
• Ensure first-class service to all customers and drive a customer-focused team.
• Lead by example to drive sales, promotions and effective cost control.
• Oversee stock control, stock taking and adjustments, plus cash handling for key accounts.
• Support senior management in implementing policies and procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Customer relationship management

Multitasking

Sales focus

Problem solving

Time management

Tools

Online cataloguing systems

Windows catalogues

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.

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

Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer. Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.