Assistant Branch Manager

FPS Distribution Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global brand

Career progression

Pension advice

Wellbeing tools

Monthly bonus

Car parts discount

AAG Discounts

Job summary

NAPA Auto Parts - Commercial is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager to support the branch in maximizing sales and targets while delivering first-class service to customers.

The ideal candidate will be in the automotive industry as an Assistant Branch Manager or an experienced Motor Factor Parts Advisor seeking progression within a global brand.

Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive industry preferred.
• Strong leadership and team-motivation abilities.
• Proven excellence in customer service and sales.
• Excellent communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Branch Manager with achieving branch sales, margin and targets.
• Ensure first-class service to all customers.
• Drive the branch team to deliver strong customer service and sales outcomes.
• Control branch running costs and manage stock accurately.
• Oversee cash handling and customer accounts.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Stock control

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

Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.