Branch Manager

UK AAG Alliance Automotive UK LV Ltd; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand discounts

Career progression

Pension advice

Health tools

Bonus potential

Car parts discount

Job summary

NAPA Auto Parts UK & Ireland is seeking a Branch Manager to drive sales, service, and operational excellence across the branch. You will have autonomy within your branch and work with the local management team to hit targets and deliver first‑class customer support.

The ideal candidate will have automotive industry experience, proven leadership, and the ability to motivate a team in a fast‑paced environment, with a focus on costs, stock control, and customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team to achieve objectives.
• Proven track record in driving sales and customer service.
• Ability to manage stock, costs, and cash handling effectively.

Responsibilities

• Achieving branch sales, margin, and targets.
• Ensuring first‑class service to all customers.
• Drive the branch team to deliver great customer service and sales.
• Manage branch running costs and stock control.
• Support senior management with policies and procedures.
• Oversee daily branch operations and health & safety.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales targets

Customer service

Stock control

Cash handling

Communication

Tools

Online cataloguing systems

Windows-based cataloguing

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.