Branch Manager

Genuine Parts Company; Exley Head; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts supplier is seeking a Branch Manager in Exley Head, England. The role involves maximizing sales, ensuring top-notch customer service, and managing branch operations. Ideal candidates will have experience in the automotive sector, particularly as a Branch Manager or in a similar position. The company offers career progression, exclusive discounts, and a chance to be part of a global brand. If you're ready to lead a team and drive sales, apply now!

Benefits

Exclusive discounts and cashback

Career progression opportunities

Free pension advice

Health and financial tools access

Performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• Experience as a Branch Manager or in a relevant automotive role.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate teams.
• Knowledge of local customer base is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maximising sales and achieving targets.
• Ensuring first-class customer service.
• Managing branch costs and stock control.
• Communicating objectives to the team.

Skills

Team management

Customer relationship building

Communication skills

Sales focus

Ability to multitask

Tools

Online 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.

Role Overview

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.
• Managing and controlling branch and running costs.
• Managing stock control, including stock taking and adjustments.
• Managing cash handling and control of specific customer accounts.
• Supporting the organisation's senior management in implementing and maintaining policies and procedures.
• Communicating to your team the key aims and objectives.
• Responsibility for the daily running of all aspects of the branch.
• Responsibility for maintaining health and safety within your depot.

Qualifications

• 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 desirable (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.

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