Assistant Branch Manager

Genuine Parts Company; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts provider in the UK seeks an Assistant Branch Manager in Oxford. The successful candidate will support sales targets, ensure exceptional customer service, and manage branch operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in the automotive industry, team management skills, and a proactive sales focus. This role offers career progression opportunities and various employee benefits including discounts and bonus potential.

Benefits

Exclusive discounts

Career progression opportunities

Free pension advice

Health and wellbeing tools

Performance based bonus

Discount on car parts

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Branch Manager or a Motor Factor Parts Advisor.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Achieve branch sales and margin targets.
• Ensure first-class service to customers.
• Drive the branch team towards targets.

Skills

Team management

Customer relationship building

Communication skills

Sales focus

Multitasking

Tools

Windows based 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.
• Ensure a first‑class service to all our customers.
• Drive the branch team focusing on great customer service and communication.
• 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.
• Communicate to your team, key aims and objectives.
• Take responsibility for the daily running of all aspects of the branch.
• Maintain 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.