Branch Manager

GSF Car Parts; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts distributor in Birmingham is looking for a Branch Manager to oversee operations, manage staff, and drive sales and service success. Ideal candidates will have managerial experience and a background in FMCG or the automotive industry. Responsibilities include performance monitoring, staff training, and inventory management. The role offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including annual leave and wellness programs.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

33 days annual leave

Free flu vaccine

Health & wellbeing tools

Life assurance scheme

Discounts from 100s of retailers

Qualifications

• Proven track record of staff development and management experience.
• Experience in managing and motivating a diverse team.
• Ability to set high standards and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day functions of the branch.
• Lead, manage, and motivate the branch team.
• Ensure operational functions run smoothly and in compliance with health and safety.

Skills

Sales Experience

Management Experience

Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills

Financial Acumen

Customer focused

Tools

QlikView

MAM Allicat

Job description

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 KPIs through Sales and Service of products and managing stock movement.

Main Duties

• 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 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 experts
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounts from 100s 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

GSF Car Parts is one of the UKs leading automotive parts distributors supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts tools garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 175 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding 475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems which include our industry leading catalogue system Allicat and access to the Groups national garage programme Servicesure.

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Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills: Sales Experience, Financial Acumen, Financial Concepts, Management Experience, QlikView, Serving Experience, Retail Sales, Banking, Securities Law, Product Lifecycle Management, Mentoring, Supervising Experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1