Automotive Parts Branch Lead

L. Bennett & Son Limited; Barking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennetts is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager in Barking to support the day-to-day running of a busy branch. You will work with the Branch Manager to drive operations, sales and customer satisfaction while ensuring branch efficiency.

You will lead staff, manage stock and deliveries, uphold health and safety, and help hit sales targets with automotive parts knowledge. This is a hands-on, supervisory role in a busy automotive parts environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or senior sales/operations role.
• Strong knowledge of car parts or automotive servicing.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Commercial awareness and experience working to sales targets.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Punctual, reliable and trustworthy.
• IT literate with experience using stock control or sales systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Branch Manager in daily operations, including sales, logistics, and customer service
• Help lead, motivate, and develop branch staff
• Ensure high standards of customer service are delivered consistently
• Monitor and help achieve sales targets, KPIs, and profitability goals
• Assist with stock management, ordering, and stock control
• Help manage delivery schedules and ensure timely distribution of parts
• Handle customer queries, complaints, and complex sales
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and company policies
• Step in as acting Branch Manager when required
• Contribute to local marketing and trade account development initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Sales targets

Time management

Driving licence

IT literacy

Stock control systems

Tools

Stock control system

Sales systems

Job description

Bennetts is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager in Barking to support the day-to-day running of a busy branch. You will work with the Branch Manager to drive operations, sales and customer satisfaction while ensuring branch efficiency.

You will lead staff, manage stock and deliveries, uphold health and safety, and help hit sales targets with automotive parts knowledge. This is a hands-on, supervisory role in a busy automotive parts environment.