Branch Manager

GSF Car Parts Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

33 days annual leave including bankhol

Free flu vaccine

Health & wellbeing tools

Life assurance

Discounts on 100s of brands

Financial wellbeing products

Volunteer leave

Training & career progression

Job summary

GSF Car Parts Limited is seeking a proactive Branch Manager to lead daily branch operations in the UK. You will drive sales and service, manage stock movement, and motivate a diverse team to meet KPIs while maintaining high standards.

You will oversee budgeting, inventory coordination with Product Management, and safety compliance, ensuring smooth branch operations and staff development. This role suits an experienced FMCG/auto sector leader with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing and motivating a diverse team.
• Smart, well-presented and of exceptional personal calibre.
• Ability to set high standards.
• Customer focussed, driven to achieve and willing to go the extra mile.
• Dynamic and outgoing with high energy levels.
• Confident and capable of leading by example.
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Good communicator and self-aware.
• Knowledge of MAM, Allicat is desirable however not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and motivate the branch team.
• Set and monitor targets for individual team members and ensure they are sufficiently skilled.
• Work with Management Team to determine annual budget.
• Liaise with the Product Management Department to ensure correct inventory levels with regards to type, quantity and quality to meet customer demand.
• Compile, analyse and present management information as required.
• Actively use Reports, EMI and phone data to support growth.
• Ensure the Team is sufficiently skilled to maximise the return on incoming sales calls / counter sales.
• Manage and be responsible for health and safety requirements of the branch in line with the company H&S Policy and any other HSE legislation.
• Ensure the operational functions of the branch run smoothly.

Skills

Team management

Professional appearance

High standards

Customer focus

Dynamic energy

Lead by example

Interpersonal skills

Communication

MAM knowledge

Job description

About The Role

As a Branch Manager within GSF Car Parts, you will manage the day to day functions of the branch, ensuring branch teams are performing to the highest level and achieving KPI's through Sales and Service of products and managing stock movement. Being the leader of the branch means that you will be proactive and positive towards branch and Company promotion and initiatives; leading on our aim to be the best supplier, employer and customer within our industry.

Main Duties include:

• Lead, manage and motivate the branch team
• Set and monitor targets for individual team members and ensure they are sufficiently skilled
• Work with Management Team to determine annual budget
• Liaise with the Product Management Department to ensure correct inventory levels with regards to type, quantity and quality to meet customer demand
• Compile, analyse and present management information as required
• Actively use Reports, EMI and phone data to support growth
• Ensure the Team is sufficiently skilled to maximise the return on incoming sales calls / counter sales
• Manage and be responsible for health and safety requirements of the branch in line with the company H&S Policy and any other HSE legislation
• Ensure the operational functions of the branch run smoothly

Working hours:

45 (average) hours Monday to Friday, including alternate Saturday working

About You

We are looking for a high level, experienced Branch Manager who will have a proven track record of staff development, previous management experience and a passion for sales. The ideal candidate will come from a FMCG background, or, desirably within the automotive industry.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Experience of managing and motivating a diverse team
• Smart, well-presented and of exceptional personal calibre
• Ability to set high standards
• Customer focussed, driven to achieve and willing to go the extra mile
• Dynamic and outgoing with high energy levels
• Confident and capable of leading by example
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills
• Good communicator and self-aware
• Knowledge of MAM, Allicat is desirable however not essential

What we’ll offer

Benefits at GSF Car Parts are designed to support all aspects of our team members life throughout their career. Whether that’s their health, wealth or everyday lifestyle, we are here for our team members and their loved ones and there is something for everyone! To name a few of our benefits we offer:

• Opportunity to earn a performance based bonus as part of this role
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Free flu vaccine
• Health & wellbeing tools
• Free support from pension expertsLife assurance scheme
• Discounts from 100’s of household names including Asda, Nike & John Lewis
• A suite of financial wellbeing products including advances and savings schemes
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Training qualifications and career progression opportunities

About Us

At GSF Car Parts, we’re not just supplying car parts, we’re driving the future of the automotive aftermarket.

As the UK's fastest-growing motor factor, we’ve achieved more than 25% year-on-year growth for three consecutive years and continue to expand at an unrivalled pace. With over 215 branches nationwide and a state-of-the-art 500,000 sq ft National Distribution Centre, we’re building a business that keeps thousands of workshops moving every day.

But what really sets us apart is our people.

We’re a business that invests boldly, embraces innovation and empowers our teams to make a real difference. From industry-leading digital tools like Mastercat to our nationwide Servicesure garage network and partnerships with over 70 OE-quality brands, we’re constantly challenging the status quo and finding better ways to serve our customers.

We’re ambitious about where we’re going and equally ambitious for the people who join us. Whether you’re looking to develop your skills, progress your career or help shape the future of our industry, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an exciting time to join GSF Car Parts.

Make an impact. Grow with us. Do yourself proud!

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