Branch Manager

UK AAG Alliance Automotive UK LV Ltd; Bridport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts via AAG Benefits App

Career progression

Pension advice

Health & wellbeing tools

Financial tools

Performance-based bonus

Discount on car parts

Job summary

NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland is hiring a Branch Manager in Bridport to maximise sales while delivering first-class service to customers. You will operate with autonomy within your branch and report to local management, leveraging your automotive experience to lead a high-performing team.

The role requires a proven ability to drive sales, manage costs, and maintain strong customer relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in auto parts retail or automotive service sectors.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with cataloguing systems.
• Sales focused with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Achieve branch sales, margin, and targets.
• Ensure first-class service to all customers.
• Drive the branch team towards excellent customer service and sales.
• Manage branch operating costs and stock control.
• Handle cash and manage specific customer accounts.
• Support senior management in policy implementation and procedures.
• Communicate goals and objectives to the team.
• Oversee daily running of the branch and health & safety.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer relationship management

Sales mindset

Communication at all levels

Stock control

Cash handling

Automotive industry experience

Multitasking

Local area knowledge

Tools

Cataloguing systems (online)

Cataloguing systems (Windows-based)

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 a Branch Manager to join our team. As Branch Manager your focus will be on maximising sales and achieving targets whilst ensuring first‑class service to all our customers. In doing so you will have full autonomy within your branch and support from the local management team. The ideal candidate will already be working in the automotive industry and will have experience as a Branch Manager or will be an experienced Motor Factor Parts Advisor / Assistant Branch Manager looking for progression.

Responsibilities

• Achieving branch sales, margin, and targets.
• Ensuring first‑class service to all our customers.
• Driving the branch team focusing on great customer service and communication whilst achieving 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.

Requirements

• 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).

Benefits

• 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. Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.